Online and Educational Technology Librarian, MCPHS University, Boston, MA
Posted September 29, 2015
For nearly 200 years, MCPHS University, formerly known as Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has been at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare world. We take pride in our history, yet are motivated by a curiosity about the future. That’s why we are constantly updating our state-of-the-art labs, innovating our curriculums, and adding programs to coincide with the needs of an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
Faculty and staff continue to bring their talents and skills to MCPHS University to contribute to our mission of guiding and supporting students toward successful and sustainable careers in healthcare. Whatever position an employee holds, their efforts make an important impact on the overall quality of campus life. Employees are an integral part of a community that is proud of its heritage and the accomplishments that make MCPHS University a first-class educational institution.
Responsibilities:
The Online and Educational Technology Librarian will provide support for the University’s online programs by developing online content and providing instruction and reference assistance using the latest teaching and educational technologies, as well as, working with various University departments to assist faculty in incorporating teaching technologies into their traditional, blended and online courses.
- Develop online content for online programs
- Provide instruction and reference assistance to assigned online programs
- Serve as library liaison to one or more academic programs
- Assist the Head of Information Literacy Services with the development, maintenance and expansion of the Library Module Program
- Teach in the Libraries’ information literacy program
- Assisting librarians and faculty to incorporate instructional technologies and social media applications into their class activities and assignments
- Collaborate with Media Production Services, MCPHS Online, Faculty Development and Information Services to provide a package of services that will help faculty incorporate various technologies into their traditional, blended and online courses
- Chair the Educational Technology Resource Group, which is a faculty advisory committee that evaluates and recommends new educational technologies for the University
- Acquire and distribute information on current educational technology trends as well as the latest products and software
- Assist in the evaluation of new library electronic resources
- Assist in the ongoing development of the Libraries’ web presence
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Required:
- MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program
- Two (2) years of professional experience in an academic library is preferred
- Teaching (library instruction) experience is required
- Additional degree in instructional design, educational technology or related fields is preferred
- Demonstrated experience and/or coursework using educational technologies
- Experience with web/multimedia instructional tools (current and emerging)
- Experience using videoconferencing as a method of teaching face-to-face and remote students simultaneously is preferred
- Familiarity with lecture capture products is preferred
- Experience using course management systems such as Blackboard and related programs
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to be self-motivated and to work independently and, at the same time, work well in group settings
- Evidence of scholarship and/or service to the library profession is preferred
Physical requirements:
- Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
- Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksites (periodic travel between campuses) during scheduled work hours (may include some evening and weekend assignments)
- Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)
MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a substantial health/dental insurance subsidy, generous holiday/vacation policy, and a significant pension plan contribution.
To apply, please visit www.mcphs.edu/careers. Attach a cover letter and a resume or curriculum vitae. No phone calls, please. Principals only. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. MCPHS University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the University’s diversity are welcome to apply.