Learning Experience Design Librarian

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.  

UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine.  In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Learning Experience Design Librarian. The Learning Experience Design Librarian will provide guidance, planning, and support to advance UMA Library’s educational role within the University, and foster effective and meaningful collaboration across the University and within the Teaching and Learning Commons. They will actively participate with and engage faculty and students to nurture thriving partnerships within a learning environment whose service excellence is grounded by its commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, exploration, creation, and mastery. They will support the administration of the learning management system (LMS) and provide educational development to ensure the continual improvement of teaching and learning outcomes within multiple modes of distance learning. They will model and further effective instructional design and learning outcomes assessment practices in partnership with faculty and educational support colleagues. They will partner with Learning Experience Designers (LXD) and the Faculty Development Center in furthering collegial and effective partnerships with Informational Technology (IT) to achieve seamless, reliable, and responsive client services, with particular emphasis on the learning management environment, digital pedagogy, and scholarship.  A full position description can be found online here.  

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with the UMS COVID protocols which currently include but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing. Further information can be found on our Together for Maine site. 

 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited program (or non-U.S. equivalent) and one year of relevant service in libraries, 
• Demonstrated experience with instructional design in higher education or corporate setting
• Strong commitment to service distance library users and willingness to advocate for their needs
• Excellent communication, presentation, and instruction skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple priorities consecutively and sequentially and ability to meet quality standards for accuracy, attention to detail, and timeliness
• Ability to use and explain a wide variety of library-related software applications including the integrated library system, common Google Suite for Education applications, research databases, chat/email “Ask-A-Librarian” software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to develop learning objectives using various educational technology tools, such as Camtasia, Adobe Creative Suite applications, and Learning Management Systems (e.g. Brightspace)
• Possess working knowledge of copyright law pertaining to public institutions of higher education
• Familiarity with the principles of Universal Design for Learning and willingness to apply them in the design of learning objectives, instruction sessions, and workshops.
• Possess a strong capacity for self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Willingness and ability to travel and provide own transportation as necessary
• Demonstrated experience with instructional design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Section 508 and applicable ADA guidelines and optimal practices of universal design for learning
• Experience with eLearning authoring tools
• Experience working in academic libraries
• Extensive computer skills, including web applications
• Experience working with adult learners
• Experience designing online courses in higher education
• Experience teaching online
• Participate in professional and scholarly organizations

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, evenings and weekends as necessary.

Salary:  A typical salary range for this position is in the mid-to-high 50s and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The university offers a wide range of fringe benefits for employees including, but not limited to, employee and dependent tuition benefits, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, and short and long-term disability as well as retirement plan options. To learn more about the University's comprehensive fringe-benefits package, please see the video posted here. 

Applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and resume at https://uma.hiretouch.com/. Materials must be submitted via "Apply for Position." You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application, upload a cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications, a resume/curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.  

Review of applications will begin on July 27. Materials received after July 26, 2022, will be considered at the discretion of the university. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. 

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine at Augusta is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:  Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754 or at 207.581.1226.