The University of Akron is hiring two tenure-track librarians. These
positions have full faculty status and are part of a collective bargaining
unit represented by Akron-AAUP. Both jobs can be accessed at
https://www.uakron.edu/hr/job-openings/openings.dot 
but there are no permanent links to the positions. Review of applications
begins March 4th. Pay is commensurate with a beginning Assistant Professor

Instructional Design Librarian (position 7667)

Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Head of Research & Learning Services, partners
with subject librarians to develop learning objects to be used in all parts
of the University Libraries information literacy program including Web-based
tutorials, video and audio content for inclusion in the campus Learning
Management System (Springboard), and synchronous methods for embedding
information literacy in Web-based courses. Coordinates professional
development for subject librarians related to pedagogy, technology
integration, and best practices for information literacy instruction.
Provides reference service at the User Support Service Desk, including
occasional evening and weekend hours. Develops collections in subjects as
assigned. 
     	
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will be required to have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA
accredited school.  Educational background in information literacy
instruction or program development, or professional experience in an
academic library providing information literacy instruction to undergraduates. 
Educational background in instructional design, or experience in an academic
library setting designing learning objects for information literacy
instruction. 
Demonstrated knowledge of current educational technologies and best
practices in instructional design. 
Demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources for research and reference
services. 
Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.
	
Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating and maintaining student-focused Web-based content. 
Completion of any ACRL Immersion program. 
Undergraduate degree or second Master's degree in Educational Technology,
Instructional Technology, Instructional Design, or related field. 
Experience providing instruction or support in Learning Management Systems
in general and Springboard/Desire2Learn in particular.


Undergrad Outreach Librarian (position 7666)

Responsibilities	
Under the direction of the Head of Research & Learning Services, partners
with subject librarians to develop learning objects to be used in all parts
of the University Libraries information literacy program including Web-based
tutorials, video and audio content for inclusion in the campus Learning
Management System (Springboard/Desire2Learn), and synchronous methods for
embedding information literacy in Web-based courses. Coordinates
professional development for subject librarians related to pedagogy,
technology integration, and best practices for information literacy
instruction. Provides reference service at the User Support Service Desk,
including occasional evening and weekend hours. Develops collections in
subjects as assigned.
	
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will be required to have an MLS/MLIS from an ALA
accredited school.  Educational background in information literacy
instruction or program development, or professional experience in an
academic library providing information literacy instruction to undergraduates.
Demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources for research and reference
services. 
Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.
	
Preferred Qualifications
Experience creating and maintaining student-focused Web-based content
Completion of the ACRL Immersion Teacher Track program.
Second master's degree.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in undergraduate outreach and
programming.
Experience providing instruction or support in Learning Management Systems
in general and Springboard/Desire 2Learn in particular.