Online Learning Librarian
Published | December 1, 2024 |
Location | Santa Barbara, CA |
Category | Academic |
Job Type | Full-time |
Apply Here | https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02892 |
Cover Letter Requirements | Required |
Education Requirements | At time of application, ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, OR a Master’s degree in a field relevant to the advertised position, such as curriculum and instruction, instructional design, learning design, educational technology, or education |
Minimum Compensation in Local Currency | $69,781 |
Maximum Compensation in Local Currency | $159,380 |
Hourly or Salary? | Salary |
Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Position title: Online Learning Librarian
APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: December 2, 2024
Next review date: Friday, Jan 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
In addition, the Online Learning Librarian will serve in a consultative capacity to fellow library employees through one-on-one meetings and workshops to support their teaching. They will develop, maintain, assess, and manage digital learning materials used for a variety of instructional approaches within the Library’s Instruction Program. To complement these applied pedagogical approaches, the Online Learning Librarian will engage in professional growth activities to continuously cultivate expertise in educational learning theory, instructional design, instructional technology, and reflective teaching practices. As a part of a team-based unit, Teaching & Learning members engage in programmatic outreach initiatives emphasizing first-year and first-generation college students through independent and partnered efforts with library and campus stakeholders.
The University of California, Santa Barbara, is one of ten campuses that comprise the University of California system and is a member of the Association of American Universities. The University Library at UC Santa Barbara is a member of the Association of Research Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- At time of application, ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, OR a Master’s degree in a field relevant to the advertised position, such as curriculum and instruction, instructional design, learning design, educational technology, or education;
- At time of application, at least two years of designing, creating, and editing digital learning objects using instructional technologies
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
- Two years of academic library experience.
- At least two years experience providing instruction in a variety of modalities, including but not limited to face-to-face or online synchronous sessions, asynchronous online learning modules, and/or hybrid learning environments.
- At least one year of experience working with campus learning management systems as a teacher or designer (eg. Canvas).
Preferred qualifications
- Demonstrated understanding of issues faced by diverse student populations, such as those experienced by non-traditional, first-generation, transfer, and/or international students.
- Working knowledge of information resources and effective search strategies in academic discovery service tools and databases,
- Familiarity with educational learning theory, instructional design methods, and/or instructional technologies.
- Familiarity with a variety of information and digital literacy concepts, skills, and competencies, including data literacy, to advance foundational research practices in an academic setting.
- Facility with the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and critical information literacy.
- Experience designing, creating, and deploying assets in Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, Powtoon, LibGuides, LibWizard, or other digital learning development tools.
- Experience with assessing online learning materials using accessibility standards, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
- Excellent virtual and in-person presentation skills demonstrated through public speaking/instructional/presentation experience. -Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work both independently and collaboratively in a culturally diverse team.
- Commitment to building relationships with campus faculty, staff, colleagues, and students to foster inclusive work and learning experiences.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
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Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
(Optional)
- 2-3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02892