ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE
APP. 179
TITLE: Instructional Technology Development Librarian
Research and Instructional Services, Rutgers University Libraries
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rutgers University Libraries seek an energetic,
inventive, and service-oriented professional to serve as Instructional
Technology Development Librarian. Reporting to the associate university
librarian responsible for the instruction and research services program,
the successful candidate in this new position will provide leadership for
planning, designing, and implementing standard and innovative applications
of technology to support the instructional programs of the Rutgers
University Libraries. The librarian will work closely and collaboratively
with students, faculty, librarians, and library staff to participate
and/or lead the design, development, maintenance, and evaluation of web-
deliverable interactive, self-paced lessons, tutorials, and learning
objects that will enhance learning for students and other users. The
librarian will provide technical support and project management for system-
wide initiatives to support the design of context-specific applications,
and provide leadership within the libraries on the use of such
applications. The librarian will serve as liaison to instructional
technology offices and programs at the university, and represent the
Libraries within the professional instructional technology community. The
successful candidate should demonstrate commitment to continual
professional development through scholarly research relevant to areas of
responsibility including publications, presentations and participation and
leadership in the work of relevant professional associations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements include an ALA accredited master’s degree or
a master's degree in instructional design or related field and a minimum
of three years of related professional work experience. Leadership and
pedagogical requirements include: comprehensive knowledge of current
instructional theories and principles applicable to various types of
online instruction or e-learning, preferably in a higher education
context; proven ability to scope and manage instructional technology
projects and relationships and to make desired progress on multiple
projects simultaneously; high level of expertise with facilitating the
design of instruction (use of instructional design models; familiarity
with learning theories; design and assessment of instructional goals and
outcomes, use of tools such as storyboards and flow charts); and
demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to work with experts
in multiple disciplines. Technical skill and ability requirements include:
demonstrated experience in the application of computer technologies in the
academic environment, particularly in the instructional applications of
technology; experience with a variety of multimedia applications in a
multi-platform environment. Preferred skills include experience with
instructional systems design, course management systems, digital video,
and web design.
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STATUS/BENEFITS: Faculty or staff, calendar year appointment, retirement
plans, life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and vision plans,
tuition remission, one month vacation.
LIBRARY PROFILE: The Rutgers University Libraries, comprised of libraries
on the university's Camden, New Brunswick and Newark Campuses, all
reporting to the university librarian, operate as a unified library system
with coordinated public services, technical services, and collection
development. The Libraries’ holdings include more than three million
volumes with a staff of 304 and a budget of $21 million. The Rutgers
University Libraries belong to ARL, CRL, RLG, Metro, NERL, PALINET, VALE,
and NMC. The Libraries use SIRSI, RLIN, OCLC, and a variety of online
resource interfaces. The Searchpath online tutorial has been adapted for
use at Rutgers. Rutgers University is a member of the Association of
American Universities. The university, spread over three regional
campuses, includes over 50,000 graduate and undergraduate students and
2,500 faculty engaged in numerous degree-granting, research, and
professional programs in all disciplines as well as a broad spectrum of
service programs for the state. WebCT, Blackboard, Sakai, eCollege, and
eCompanion are used by various university programs. Rutgers University
and the Rutgers University Libraries have initiated a number of new
activities that focus on the instructional mission and programs of the
university. A recent report on undergraduate education
(http://ur.rutgers.edu/transform_ru/report.shtml) describes a new core
requirement in critical thinking that incorporates information competence
and reasoning and that requires the teaching of library resources. The
Libraries are a partner with the new Office of Instructional and Research
Technology (http://oirt.rutgers.edu/) and are participating in its Sakai
pilot. The Libraries are committed to using technology to deliver
resources and services, including extending the reach of instructional
services to all students at the university. See:
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu to learn more about the Libraries.
TO APPLY: REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE
UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF
THREE REFERENCES TO: Sandra Troy (APP. 179), University Libraries Human
Resources Manager, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Avenue, New
Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163, email: [log in to unmask], FAX: 732-932-7637
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an equal-opportunity,
affirmative-action employer. The Libraries are strongly and actively
committed to diversity, and seek candidates who will contribute creatively
to the University’s multicultural environment.
