Innovative Technologies Librarian

Innovative Technologies Librarian

University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00051PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.

The University of South Carolina Upstate seeks an Innovative Technologies Librarian to integrate generative AI, makerspace and digital technologies, and other digital tools and resources into the library's teaching and learning services.

The Innovative Technologies Librarian will be a technology-forward librarian who understands and fosters the ethical, sustainable, and relevant use of technology and artificial intelligence in library services, faculty teaching, and student learning. The contributions of the Innovative Technologies Librarian will have a position and profound impact on student learning and achievement.

The Innovative Technologies Librarian will join a team that strongly supports student belonging, well-being, curiosity, retention, and success.

This is a 12-month professional-track librarian position, filled at the Instructor Librarian rank, and reports to the Dean of the USC Upstate Library. The position is part of the Research Services and Instruction team. In addition to core library responsibilities, librarians may offer non-credit instructional activities, including one-time or short-term webinars, training sessions, workshops, and drop-in learning opportunities. Librarians may also have the opportunity to teach for-credit courses; historically, librarians have taught courses such as LIBR 105 (News Media Literacy) and LIBR 398 (Topics in Library and Information Science).

Required Education and Experience:

• A master's degree in library or information sciences from an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with teaching, training, and/or public service in an educational or library setting.
• Experience with, or strong interest in, makerspace and digital technologies, including 3D printing and scanning, digitization, augmented and virtual reality, data visualization, podcasting, et al., and their application to faculty teaching and student learning.
• Knowledge of, or strong interest in the application of generative artificial intelligence and large language models to teaching and learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills
• A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience working with and training others in the use of makerspace technologies
• Experience in providing reference services, instruction, and collection development, preferably in an academic library
• Knowledge of or interest in engineering, information science, and other science and technology disciplines.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a rapidly changing technological environment
• Experience or strong interest in instructional design.