Digital Pedagogy and Scholarship Librarian

Position Title:

Digital Pedagogy and Scholarship Librarian

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Exempt

Job Summary:

Supports the integration of digital pedagogy and scholarship in a library setting across a broad range of disciplines including the arts, humanities, engineering, management, and sciences by delivering tailored instructional sessions and workshops. Collaborates with faculty and students to introduce foundational digital research methods, project workflows, and emerging technologies into the academic environment. Serves as a liaison with departments. Provides initial project consultations, refers complex research requests to appropriate divisional subject experts, and develops foundational synchronous and asynchronous learning objects. Partners with colleagues across Library Services and DP&S to contribute to digital teaching, research, and technical initiatives.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationships:  

• This role reports to the Associate Director, Digital Pedagogy and Scholarship  

 Work Setting/Schedule:  

• On campus, in person role with location flexibility during the summer months and during academic breaks

• This is a full-time role (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

What You Will Do:

• Works with faculty to integrate digital pedagogy and scholarship methods and tools into course assignments.  Provides in-class instruction where appropriate.

• Serves as subject liaison for faculty and students in one or more disciplines and related interdisciplinary programs. Provides digital and information literacy instruction, research consultations, collection development and outreach.

• Collaborates with other library staff, faculty, academic support departments and other departments, divisions and centers to provide relevant services and support for the campus community. 

• Contributes to the development and management of library collections through selections, weeding and other activities.

• Engages in professional development activities to ensure knowledge of current and emerging trends, issues and best practices in supporting the campus community in scholarly and pedagogical endeavors.

• Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with relevant people and offices on campus, such as the Office of Accessibility Resources, the Teaching and Learning Center and the Writing Center.

• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You Will Bring:Required: 

• ALA-Accredited Masters Degree in Library or Information Science

• Knowledge Areas and Skills: Demonstrative effective oral, written and interpersonal communications skills; Ability to write clear, accurate communication and other documentation

Preferred, but not required: 

• One (1) or more years of experience in Academic Librarianship and Digital Scholarship or related experience

• Knowledge Areas and Skills: Demonstrated background or interest in learning technologies related to teaching and learning in the current and future Digital Pedagogy and Scholarship portfolio, especially data services and GIS technologies; Demonstrated background or interest in learning business librarianship; Demonstrated experience in teaching or training; Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment; Demonstrated commitment to promoting workplace inclusion.

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands

Job Exempt:

Yes

Salary Range:

54,080.00-67,600.00

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].