University of Ottawa Library – E-Learning Librarian - 201651
Responsibilities: The University of Ottawa Library seeks a dynamic, innovative and collegial librarian to provide leadership in enhancing the Library’s role in the University’s growing e-learning/blended learning strategy. The successful candidate will be a creative and flexible individual who works well in a challenging and changing environment.
Setting: Located in the heart of the National Capital, the University of Ottawa is recognized as one of Canada’s leading teaching and research institutions. With 2,000 regular faculty and 40,000 students enrolled in over 360 programs, the University of Ottawa offers a broad spectrum of high quality programs in both English and French. For more information, see: www.uottawa.ca.
Description: The E-Learning Librarian provides leadership in a period of transformative change, playing a key role in integrating library services into the University of Ottawa’s developing e-learning/blended learning strategy. A priority of the position is to increase the Library’s involvement in e-learning environments and instructional technology, especially at the undergraduate level; to that end, the incumbent will work closely with librarian colleagues to develop and support innovative e-learning tools and resources for faculty and students across all disciplines, fostering dynamic and flexible learning environments in the context of the Library’s teaching and learning programs. Building on existing relationships with campus partners, the incumbent will strengthen collaboration and support the effective integration of library resources and services within the learning management system (LMS).
Essential Qualifications:
1. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent;
2. Four (4) years of professional experience, or fewer, depending on relevance of experience to the position;
3. Experience in developing e-learning content, working with technologies and tools such as learning management systems, content capture tools and presentation tools; Knowledge of accessibility and universal design principles;
4. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizational boundaries;
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, presentation and instructional skills;
6. Evidence of ability to provide leadership in program development including successfully implementing new services;
7. Bilingual (English and French), written and spoken, including the ability to teach in both official languages.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This position is part of the Bargaining Unit (Faculty, Librarians, Counsellors, Language teachers).
Applications will be considered as of Friday May 8, 2015 but will continue to be accepted until filled.
Ms. Leslie Weir
University Librarian
University of Ottawa Library
65 University Private
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Email: [email protected]
The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
