Position Summary:

The Head of Instructional Content & Design reports to the Director of Teaching & Learning Engagement. The successful candidate will lead team efforts to coordinate the ePortfolio program and the design of library content and modules related to digital literacy and other library initiatives. In addition, this person will supervise library faculty, staff and wage personnel and will manage a studio that will support instructional content and design initiatives. This position emphasizes partnering and consulting services, which includes shaping learning experiences, supporting active learning pedagogies, and developing library educational content for course integration. In addition, this position will oversee the Libraries’ usability testing program.

Required Qualifications:

- Masters degree
-Demonstrated work experience in Academic Libraries
- Experience contributing to a team launching university-wide programs from initial conception through implementation
- Experience leading team-based projects and supervising student workers and other wage employees
- Experience designing and maintaining a usability testing program and implementing results into ongoing programs and initiatives as well as using results to inform decisions being made regarding library software purchases and integrations
- Experience with facilitating faculty development and undergraduate and graduate student workshops, particularly as it relates to software training
- Proficiency in creating instructional videos or other support documentation
- Excellent communication and partnership skills with the ability to engage in cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to organize and prioritize work processes, working effectively within a team as well as being able to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

- Demonstrated experience with project management of large, multi-year projects that include a technology component
- Proficiency in at least one production tool such as Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, or Articulate Storyline for creating learning objects in support of the e-Portfolio program

Employment Conditions:        - Must have a criminal background check.

How to Apply for this Job:      Applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu. The application package needs to include a resume, cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience with the responsibilities associated with the position, and the required and preferred qualifications, and names of three(3) references and their contact information.

Employee Category:   Administrative and Professional Faculty

Appointment Type:     Regular

Percent Employment: Full-time

Pay Range:                $52,000 minimum, dependent on qualifications and experience

Department:               Library

Work Location:           Blacksburg

Work Schedule:          8am-5pm M-F or as assigned

Posting Date:              12/8/2017

Job Close Date:          12/22/2017

Quick Link:       http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/82217