Online Learning Librarian

Online Learning Librarian

University of California, Santa Barbara Job Location: California Apply By: Open until filled Date Created: 12-02-2024

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Online Learning Librarian

Salary range: Please see Table 26B for the salary range for this position. An estimate for this position is $69,781 - $159,380.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: June 2025 or later

Position duration: Potential Career Status

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: December 2, 2024

Next review date: Friday, Jan 24, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The UCSB Library seeks to recruit an Online Learning Librarian in the Teaching & Learning Department to facilitate creative, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences (a)synchronously using digital learning systems and materials. As part of a team, the Online Learning Librarian will produce and manage online learning materials to promote and assess information literacy.

UC Santa Barbara has a diverse student population and is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution and an Asian American and Native-American Pacific Islander-serving institution. It sponsors unique programming and resources for first-generation college students and has recently adopted required course curricula to help orient all first-year students to a liberal arts education. UCSB is committed to equity-focused pedagogy and support structures that enhance student experiences and growth, while also preparing students for post-university life. UCSB Library’s Department of Teaching & Learning is specifically focused on advancing foundational information literacy within and beyond course curricula for first-year and first-generation students.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Reporting to the Director of Teaching & Learning, the Online Learning Librarian will be responsible for managing digital learning integrations with library and campus content/learning management systems, providing support and direction to create and functionally deploy library instructional services and resources for synchronous and asynchronous users. To achieve these objectives, the Online Learning Librarian will collaborate closely with the department’s Instructional Designer & Technologist, librarians within and outside the department, as well as campus instructors and faculty who offer first-year and first-generation programming. The position will provide foundational information literacy instruction and research support to a diverse body of undergraduate students.

In addition, the Online Learning Librarian will serve in a consultative capacity to fellow library employees through one-on-one meetings and workshops to support their teaching. They will develop, maintain, assess, and manage digital learning materials used for a variety of instructional approaches within the Library’s Instruction Program. To complement these applied pedagogical approaches, the Online Learning Librarian will engage in professional growth activities to continuously cultivate expertise in educational learning theory, instructional design, instructional technology, and reflective teaching practices. As a part of a team-based unit, Teaching & Learning members engage in programmatic outreach initiatives emphasizing first-year and first-generation college students through independent and partnered efforts with library and campus stakeholders.

The University of California, Santa Barbara, is one of ten campuses that comprise the University of California system and is a member of the Association of American Universities. The University Library at UC Santa Barbara is a member of the Association of Research Libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

At time of application, ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, OR a Master’s degree in a field relevant to the advertised position, such as curriculum and instruction, instructional design, learning design, educational technology, or education;
At time of application, at least two years of designing, creating, and editing digital learning objects using instructional technologies

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Two years of academic library experience.
At least two years experience providing instruction in a variety of modalities, including but not limited to face-to-face or online synchronous sessions, asynchronous online learning modules, and/or hybrid learning environments.
At least one year of experience working with campus learning management systems as a teacher or designer (eg. Canvas).

Preferred qualifications

Demonstrated understanding of issues faced by diverse student populations, such as those experienced by non-traditional, first-generation, transfer, and/or international students.
Working knowledge of information resources and effective search strategies in academic discovery service tools and databases,
Familiarity with educational learning theory, instructional design methods, and/or instructional technologies.
Familiarity with a variety of information and digital literacy concepts, skills, and competencies, including data literacy, to advance foundational research practices in an academic setting.
Facility with the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and critical information literacy.
Experience designing, creating, and deploying assets in Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, Powtoon, LibGuides, LibWizard, or other digital learning development tools.
Experience with assessing online learning materials using accessibility standards, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
Excellent virtual and in-person presentation skills demonstrated through public speaking/instructional/presentation experience. -Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work both independently and collaboratively in a culturally diverse team.
Commitment to building relationships with campus faculty, staff, colleagues, and students to foster inclusive work and learning experiences.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)

Reference requirements

2-3 required (contact information only)

References will only be contacted for the finalist

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02892

Help contact: ahigham@ucsb.edu

ABOUT UC SANTA BARBARA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. JOB LOCATION Santa Barbara, CA