Librarian - Instructional Design and Technology
Instructional Design and Technology Librarian Westminster College, a selective liberal arts college located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, seeks an energetic and learner-centered librarian to facilitate our campus instructional design and instructional technology initiatives. The successful candidate will provide support for the Colleges Learning Management System (Desire2Learn) and will lead faculty and LIS colleagues in an ongoing exploration of the intersection of technology with teaching and learning. This is a ten-month, tenure-track faculty position. Recent graduates and technophiles who want to work with students and faculty are strongly encouraged. The Instructional Design and Technology Librarian will join a library staff that values creativity and collaboration. They will support faculty who are developing online and/or hybrid course offerings and will encourage the thoughtful integration of the LMS and other technologies in face-to-face classrooms. They will investigate emerging technologies and evaluate their uses, potential, and fit with the Colleges educational mission, serving as a consultant to campus learning space renovations and new construction projects. They will provide end-user support and training for commonly-used office software programs to members of the wider campus community. The successful candidate will also contribute to the library information literacy instruction and outreach program, collaborating directly with faculty and students. The librarian will also have the opportunity to assist with other library and technology initiatives as needed. Inquisitiveness, flexibility, enthusiasm, and a burning desire to work collaboratively with different user populations in higher education is critical. Strong candidates will have experience using an LMS and instructional technologies, as well as proficiency with a range of commonly used software. An MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries is required.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an extensive background check. Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, enhancing learning through diversity and inclusion.