Instructional Technology Librarian
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS
Millsaps College Library seeks an Instructional Technology Librarian
responsible for the course management system and e-portfolio platform,
instructional technology support to faculty, and library instruction. The
Instructional Technology Librarian collaborates with faculty and library staff
to plan, deliver, and assess instructional technology services. This
professional position reports to the College Librarian and works closely with
faculty and Library staff.
The Instructional Technology Librarian will manage and provide user support
for Course Connect, the Moodle-based CMS. The position also helps support
Chalk & Wire, a vendor-supported ePortfolio service. The position will work
with the College's Director of Writing and Teaching to provide instructional
technology training and support to faculty; collaborate with faculty to
develop assignments and presentations; and promote the use of instructional
technology.
This position will coordinate the library instruction team and will help plan
library instruction in collaboration with faculty and other librarians.
The library has 5 professionals and 2 staff members serving a college
population of 1,000 students, faculty and staff. The collection contains over
200,000 print volumes, a wide variety of online resources, the College
Archives and the Mississippi United Methodist Archives, and a number of
special collections. The Library is a member of Lyrasis and uses a SirsiDynix
system.
Librarians at Millsaps College have twelve-month appointments, faculty rank,
and titles, but are not tenured. Librarians serve at the reference desk one
night per week and rotate weekends and other times as needed. Benefits include
generous vacation and sick leave; college holidays; TIAA-CREF; partially-paid
health insurance. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master's degree; degree or equivalent
experience in instructional technology; strong organizational, technical, and
communication skills; excellent public service attitude; ability to work in a
small, close-knit environment with library staff, faculty, and students.
Preferred: experience with academic technology troubleshooting; working
knowledge of Moodle or other course management systems, MS Office, and
presentation software.
Send letter of application and resume electronically to Tom Henderson, College
Librarian, at [log in to unmask] Review of applications will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be asked
for professional references and further information after initial reviews are
completed. Employment is contingent upon successful background verification.
Millsaps College is a nationally recognized, selective four-year liberal arts
college in Jackson, Mississippi, hosting the first Phi Beta Kappa chapter in
Mississippi. It occupies a beautiful 100-acre residential campus in the heart
of Jackson, Mississippi, a growing metropolitan area (MSA 500,000). Millsaps
College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from
women and minorities.
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