Baylor University

E-Learning Librarian
 

Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor University is the oldest university in Texas and the world’s largest Baptist University.  Baylor’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.  As reflected in Vision 2012, Baylor aspires to become a top tier research university while remaining committed to its Christian heritage.  Baylor is actively recruiting faculty supportive of its mission and vision.

We invite you to discover the vision (www.baylor.edu/vision/) and excitement at Baylor as we seek an innovative, service-oriented professional to fill an Academic Professional position in the Reference & Library Instruction Unit of the Baylor University Libraries.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The E-Learning Librarian will design, create, and facilitate the use of online instructional materials, tutorials, and other digital learning objects.  The incumbent will serve as a resource for librarians designing and developing library-related instruction. Responsibilities will also include providing reference and research assistance, offering a variety of instructional services to students and faculty, and serving as a liaison and collection development consultant to assigned academic units.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program; experience with web development applications and scripting languages; familiarity with the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy; demonstrated understanding of current research on teaching and learning in higher education; demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively in an academic setting; and demonstrated skill using reference resources.

Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three professional references.  Please submit applications by mail and e-mail to:

Sinai Wood, Chair

E-Learning Librarian Search Committee

One Bear Place #97148
Waco, Texas 76798-7148

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254-710-4606

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 1, 2007 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To insure full consideration, applications must be submitted by January 15, 2007.  Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

To learn more about this position please follow the Available Faculty Positions link on the Human Resource Services website, www.baylor.edu/hr_services. To find out more about the exciting things happening at the Baylor University Libraries, visit www.baylor.edu/lib.

Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.