What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Scholarship Coordinator position at Knox College?
Digital Scholarship Coordinator
This position is full time, 12-month academic staff, reporting to the Director of the Library.
Essential Duties
Emerging technologies, Digital Scholarship Lab Management, and Digital Literacy (50%)
Consulting with faculty to assess and implement technology for experiential and enhanced learning, encompassing multiple methods and tools of Digital Scholarship.
- Instructing students in their use of technology for academic and professional needs, including audio/visual media production, design and visualization, and information dissemination and sharing (e.g., story maps, podcasting, timelines).
- In collaboration with campus stakeholders, develop plans for growing the infrastructure of the Digital Scholarship Lab in Seymour Library and elsewhere.
- Collaborate with librarians on digital literacy instruction and the Makerspace Technician on digital projects.
- Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to develop and implement an extensive program of outreach, engagement, consultation, and support to expand and enhance the use of technology in teaching and learning.
- Collaborate with ITS in ensuring classroom technologies meet the needs of faculty and students.
LMS Instructional Design and Support (40%)
- Collaborate with ITS on implementation and ongoing management of Knox’s new LMS.
- Partner with faculty to engage in best teaching and learning practices on the LMS and help in achieving student engagement aligned with instructors’ goals.
- Provide appropriate support in designing and modifying courses in the new LMS.
- Develop materials to ensure baseline success for all users while also providing support for advanced application of LMS features.
Professional development (10%)
- Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current in the field.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in relevant disciplines. These could include instructional technology, digital humanities, library science, information science, or closely related fields.
- At least 3 years experience teaching with academic technologies in the classroom, or working in a programmatic or administrative capacity related to academic technology at an institution of higher education, museum, or library.
- A commitment to working with students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and experiences to contribute to an educational environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as evidenced by application materials, interview, and references.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative/team environment as demonstrated by application materials.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to take initiative, and set and meet deadlines.
Additional Desired Qualifications
- Experience with undergraduate instruction in a setting of diverse student populations.
- Experience with academic project implementation and faculty development.
- Experience as instructor or student with theory and/or methods in Digital Humanities, certificate in Digital Humanities, or similar familiarity with key issues in digital scholarship.
- Experience managing student employees.
To apply, please submit:
- A resume or CV with names and contact information of three confidential professional references.
- A cover letter detailing your interests and qualifications for the position.
Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care
Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD
Voluntary Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex.
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