STEM & Entrepreneurship Librarian

Job Description:

Texas State University Libraries is seeking a STEM & Entrepreneurship Librarian. This position provides instructional support for STEM and Business disciplinary library instruction, liaises with the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, works to integrate existing emerging technologies into the curriculum, and creates new digital learning content with an initial focus on AI and Data literacies.

Job Duties:

• Develop metaliterary learning content with the seven core competency areas of the Digital Literacy Framework. Draft student learning outcomes and assessment plans.
• Teaching activities concentrated on information and digital literacies within STEM and Entrepreneurship, including course-based instruction, consultations, and stand-alone workshops.
• Promotes library services, spaces, and resources through creative programming and partnerships with academic and administrative departments.
• Collaboration with Alkek One; promotion of emerging technologies and maker literacies via outreach, instruction, and curricular partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Experience or interest providing instruction, reference or research consultation services, or workshops.
• Demonstrated initiative and communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with others across disciplines/fields.
• Ability to facilitate learning of students/colleagues from diverse backgrounds and varying needs.
• Successful performance under pressure; flexible and creative in handling multiple responsibilities in a changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A second advanced degree (e.g., master’s or PhD) and/or a degree in a STEM or Business field.
• Knowledge of maker literacies/competencies or experience with emerging technology.
• Knowledge of instruction competencies in varying modalities, including components of instructional design.
• Familiarity with issues of intellectual property including patents, copyright, and open scholarship.
• Experience developing, marketing, managing, and assessing learning programs.

Posting Notices:

• You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application.

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program.
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus.
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions.

 By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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