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Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Librarian II - Research, Learning and User Support
Job Summary
The Instruction Coordinator serves as a member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries' Teaching & Learning Programs (TLP) office. TLP leads the library instruction program, online learning development, the Go Big Read common reading program, and instructional engagement & outreach for campus libraries.
As a member of the TLP office, this position leads the coordination of the Libraries' instructional services for the undergraduate Communication-A requirement. This position plays a central role in designing, delivering, and assessing library instruction that supports student learning and research. The Instruction Coordinator will also collaborate closely with the Science and Engineering Libraries and Undergraduate Library Services Instruction Coordinators to develop instructional strategies, materials, and engagements with campus course coordinators and instructors.
This position will contribute to training the next generation of library instructors by leading the Student Library Instructors program, which includes recruiting, managing, and mentoring University of Wisconsin-Madison Information School (iSchool) students that teach library instruction sessions. Additionally this position provides support for the Library and Information Sciences Teaching & Learning Practicum (LIS 862).
The role also includes ongoing professional development, participation in professional organizations, and service on library and campus committees to advance the mission of the Libraries. The position supports the Libraries' broader mission of fostering student success through innovative and responsive instructional services.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform a variety of duties, including, but not limited to:
- Chairs the Communication-A Coordination Committee and provides programmatic coordination of library instruction for the Communication-A undergraduate requirement.
- Provides significant instructional services for undergraduate Communication-A courses by designing, developing, and delivering library instruction in a variety of formats.
- Leads the Student Library Instructor Program for Teaching & Learning Programs, including hiring, training, and supervising students.
- Collaborates with Teaching & Learning Programs staff to foster community and provide professional development for library staff
- Keeps current with developments in pedagogy and librarianship through engagement in local, regional, and national professional organizations and professional development.
This position is eligible for partial remote work. A remote work agreement may allow for a maximum of 40% remote per week.
This position is full-time, 100%.
Ongoing/Renewable
Key Job Responsibilities
- Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions that are complex and highly specialized in nature (5%)
- Develops or coordinates specialized projects or programs (15%)
- Oversees day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services (10%)
- Designs, develops, delivers, and assesses instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons (15%)
- Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services (10%)
- Actively participate in an inclusive, welcoming and respectful workplace (5%)
- Serves as a resource to other librarians and staff outside of their unit on a regular basis (10%)
- Develops, curates, and manages collections (0%)
- Initiates and solicits input to modify policies, procedures, and assessment tools to improve workflows and/or user experiences (5%)
- May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers (5%)
- Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with donors, collectors, vendors, and professional colleagues (5%)
- Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area (10%)
- Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state and national levels (5%)
Department
Libraries, Public Services, Teaching & Learning Programs
Compensation
Starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Well-qualified applicants can anticipate earning between $63,000- $78,000, with final salary based on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience providing information literacy instruction, secondary instruction, or post-secondary instruction
- Demonstrated experience coordinating, leading, or managing instructional programs, projects, or initiatives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, instructors, students, and library colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with mentoring or supervising student staff and/or early-career professionals
- Experience with curriculum development and/or instructional design
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience assessing student learning and using assessment results to improve instruction
Education
Master's degree required in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent.
How to Apply
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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
References will be requested from finalists only and are not required with the initial application. Reference requests will be sent via email from SkillSurvey.
Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information
Abram Hopp, abram.hopp@wisc.edu, (608) 890-1792
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