Position Opportunity: Learning Innovation Librarian, University of Arkansas

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock’s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state’s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

 

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Department:

Ottenheimer Library

Ottenheimer Library

Summary of Job Duties:

The Learning Innovation Librarian is a 12-month faculty member who provides learning opportunities through ideation, experimentation, and creation that positively impact the academic and professional success of learners. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and will work collaboratively with a team of learner-centered, innovative library colleagues and campus partners to promote a new culture of library teaching and learning. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program;
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the provision of assistance and/or instruction in a library or educational setting.

 

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience training/mentoring applied learning experiences and developing co-curricular learning activities/projects;
• Experience applying learner-centered pedagogies and learning experience design;
• Experience using virtual/augmented reality and gaming, 3D printing, and/or mobile technology.

 

Job Duties:

• Creates learning experiences that integrate innovative and inclusive learning strategies, open pedagogy, and critical information literacy;
• Coordinates innovative applied learning experiences that help students apply critical thinking, and information skills to real-world problems; increases engagement and social responsibility (e.g., student library advisory boards, peer reference triage training, graduate assistantship learning projects, etc.);
• Collaborates across curricular and co-curricular areas to co-create assignments/assessments that allow learners options to express learning, and apply information and professional skills;
• Develops appropriate assessment measures and tools as part of a culture of continuous improvement;
• Contributes to the creation of learner resources through the lens of equity, belonging, and affordability.
• Provides student research support as part of a shared service model;
• Builds collaborative relationships among others in the university community;
• Engages in scholarly, professional, and service activities in accordance with institutional and faculty governance documents;
• Works in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment;
• Works nights and weekends as needed;
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of educational trends and emerging technologies;
• Knowledge of assessment standards/frameworks (e.g. CAS, LEAP, etc.);
• Highly collaborative, flexible, and adaptable;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the “Resume” attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Commensurate with education and experience

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)