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Instructional Design and Online Education Librarian - 0405191 James Madison University Libraries and Educational Technologies seeks applicants for the newly created position of Instructional Design and Online Education Librarian. This is a tenure track librarian faculty position reporting to the Director of Library Instruction. James Madison University (JMU) is a public, comprehensive university of approximately 20,000 students located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, two hours southwest of Washington, D.C. The university has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report as the top-rated public regional master's level university for seventeen consecutive years. The Princeton Review Best Value Colleges has named the university one of the nation's 50 best value institutions. The university places a strong emphasis on undergraduate research and offers 34 master's programs and 8 doctoral programs. The JMU Libraries are part of the Libraries and Educational Technologies division, which has the mission of enriching our communities by building learning and information environments where people connect with ideas and with each other to discover, create and share knowledge. The libraries include Carrier Library with collections supporting the arts, humanities and social sciences and also housing administration and technical services; Rose Library with collections supporting science, technology and health sciences and the Music Library. This position will also participate in the activities of the Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), a division of Libraries and Educational Technologies that leads, supports and advocates for the meaningful integration of appropriate technologies into the academic experience. The Instructional Design and Online Education Librarian will work with colleagues in the library and the CIT to design and coordinate immersion events for instructional faculty to promote information literacy and technology fluency. The successful applicant will also collaborate with academic departments and librarian colleagues to identify and meet training and support needs related to distance, blended and hybrid programs. In addition to serving as a liaison librarian to an academic department, the successful applicant will design, develop, maintain and promote instructional materials and digital learning objects as well as assist librarians and instructional faculty in designing and maintaining digital learning objects. This position will assist in the development of strategies for assessing learning outcomes of instructional activities including online, asynchronous and in-person instruction. The successful candidate will be a core member of both the Library's Instruction Unit and CIT's Faculty Development Team. The position requires an ALA accredited master's degree with a second master's degree in instructional technology or a related field preferred. Other qualifications include experience working with students and faculty in higher education and experience with instructional technologies including course management systems, lesson building software, content management systems, video authoring and screen capture software, evaluation and assessment software and mobile apps or interfaces. The successful candidate will also have excellent oral and written communication skills. Faculty status requires the potential to meet standards for tenure and promotion. We invite candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. Our goal is for our employees to reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world views that is found within our university community. Tenure-track faculty position with excellent benefits including 20 days of vacation and a choice of retirement plans. Review of applications will begin on April 22, 2013 and continue until the position is filled. To view the full posting and apply go to JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0405191. Salary shall be commensurate with experience. Links to JobLink and full position description can be found on the JMU Libraries employment information page at http:/www.lib.jmu.edu/employment. James Madison University is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and to maintaining a work and educational environment that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991<tel:(540)%20568-6991>. Susan _____________________ Susan M. Thomas Human Resources & Student Employment Coordinator Carrier Library Room 107C 540-568-6996
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