Position Summary:

Virginia Tech’s University Libraries seeks creative and enthusiastic applicants for the position of Digital Literacy & Multimedia Production Librarian. The Libraries aspire to prepare students to work, live, and thrive within a global context and to partner with faculty incorporating a wide array of literacies, fluencies, competencies, and pedagogies into their teaching practices. Working widely across the library system and the University, this position presents an opportunity to contribute to the production of library content that will be used in a variety of different program areas, while also exploring emerging trends in librarianship related to digital literacy. While the core duties of this position will revolve around developing various types of instruction, the successful candidate will also have the ability to customize parts of this position based on their interests and background. In addition, this position will serve as a leader in scaling the Libraries’ module-based learning as we grow the digital learning object repository, Odyssey.
Please visit the following sites to learn more about ongoing initiatives that this position
would be directly involved in developing and promoting:
http://odyssey.lib.vt.edu/
https://lib.vt.edu/research-learning/digital- literacy.html

Required Qualifications:

- Master’s or other terminal degree in a field related to the position
- Demonstrated proficiency in creating instructional videos, interactive presentations, infographics, and other digital learning objects that supports library learning projects
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of learning theory and how to produce content that aligns with stated learning outcomes
- Excellent communication and partnership skills with the ability to engage in cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to organize and prioritize work processes, working effectively with a team and independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, Camtasia, and Articulate Storyline
- Experience with the Canvas Learning Management System or other LMS
- Experience with managing a YouTube channel for educational purposes
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to adapt writing style to different audiences (students, faculty, librarians, etc.)

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:                $48,000 minimum, dependent on qualifications and experience

Department:               Library

Work Location:           Blacksburg

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

Posting Date:              02/20/2018

Job Close Date:          03/21/2018

Quick Link:       http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/84224