Position Available: Information Literacy and eLearning Librarian
The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, PA seeks a creative and energetic librarian to join us in advancing our online information literacy program and online teaching environment. The design of online instruction, both web-based tutorials and content modules for delivery through learning management systems, will be a strong focus as the college seeks to expand its online instruction and learning programs.
Responsibilities: Analyze needs assessment and evaluation of data to identify and meet the requirements of the targeted audience; develop measurable learning objectives and goals for learning activities; determine methods and modalities for delivery, with web-based being the primary modality. Lead subject matter faculty through instructional design process to identify and create technical content for learning activities. In addition to providing reference services to students and assisting in collection development.
Required qualifications:
· ALA-accredited MLS degree
· Strong commitment to information literacy instruction
· Demonstrated ability to create web-based instructional tools and other Web 2.0 resources
· Effective interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills
· Ability to work independently and a part of a team and to work with faculty and students
Desired qualifications:
· Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design principles and practices, web-based development tools and project management
· Teaching experience
· Experience with creating library services embedded within online courses
· Knowledge of MS-SQL, HTML, XML, TCP/IP, or willingness to learn
Criminal background clearance is required as a condition of employment. Starting salary is between $40,000 and $50,000. Interested candidates should send or e-mail a cover letter, resume and the names and telephone numbers of at least three (3) professional references to:
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Executive Director of Human Resources
101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904
valtemus@pennhighlands.edu
Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose material is received on or before January 16, 2009. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is an Equal Opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.