State University of New York at Oswego seeks a collaborative
librarian/teacher/scholar to join Penfield Library as Online
Instruction/Instructional Design Librarian. Working collaboratively with
faculty librarians dedicated to student learning, the individual in this
position will lead interdisciplinary initiatives to ensure a meaningful
library presence in online courses, at an institution where this delivery
option is expanding to include global programs. He/she will
be responsible for exploring the intersection of information literacy
instruction, instructional design and learning technologies; and for providing
leadership in effective teaching pedagogy. This is a
12-month tenure track position reporting to the Coordinator of Library
Instruction.

  
Review Date: Review of applications will begin January 10,
2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

  
Salary: Commensurate with rank and experience.

  
Date of Appointment: July 1, 2013

  
Description of Responsibilities: The
responsibilities of this position include:

  * Identify the need for, and facilitate creation of, library initiatives to support online learning, including development of the Library's presence in the college's course management system.
  * Facilitate the continued development of librarians as instructional partners in the student learning process. Develop expertise in online instruction and serve as a resource and workshop facilitator regarding pedagogy in face-to-face and online environments. Develop and share best practices for innovative teaching techniques and teaching information literacy across multimedia platforms.
  * Serve as a core member of the Instruction Team, sharing in information literacy instruction and continuing improvement for the library instruction program.
  * Oversee the creation and continued development of information literacy and critical thinking focused multimedia learning objects, including management of LibGuides resources.
  * Collaborate extensively with a variety of teaching partners, including subject librarians, the Distance Learning Librarian, the Learning Technologies Librarian and college instructional designers and teaching faculty.
  * Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments, with responsibility for subject specialized collection development and instruction.
  * Participate in Research Help Desk rotation for on-site and electronic reference, including some evening and weekend shifts.
Required qualifications:

  * A Master's degree in Librarianship/Information Sciences from an ALA accredited program, currently held or expected no later than May 2013.
  * Demonstrated ability to effectively use emerging library and teaching/learning technologies, and the ability to adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
  * Academic background, coursework or relevant experience in instructional design; and/or comparable teaching experience in a face-to-face or online classroom setting.
  * Demonstrated knowledge and application of current educational pedagogy.
  * Excellent communication skills.
  * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
  * Strong customer service orientation.
  * Experience working effectively with diverse populations.
Preferred qualifications:

  * Previous work experience in an academic library setting.
  * Master's degree in Instructional Design or Education, or comparable specialization.
  * Experience with online course management systems.
  * Experience with reference service and/or collection development.



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