Position Announcement> E-Learning Librarian, Univ. WI - La Crosse

["Chilton Galadriel" <chilton.gala@uwlax.edu>]

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E-LEARNING LIBRARIAN

Murphy Library

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

POSITION:  Seeking a dynamic, student-centered librarian to work 
in a team-orientated library environment.  The E-Learning 
Librarian supports student learning across disciplines by working 
with UW-L faculty/staff to facilitate the use of 
curriculum-specific information resources, provide access to 
course-specific online materials in course delivery systems and 
other online environments, develop and deliver electronic 
learning objects that meet specific faculty/staff and student 
information literacy needs, and promote use of curriculum-based 
information resources.  This librarian will also participate in 
reference, information literacy instruction, collection 
development, collegial governance, and library committees as well 
as campus and professional activities. The library recognizes and 
values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek a 
colleague who shares the library's commitment to diversity and 
who will be a dedicated librarian and mentor for students with 
diverse backgrounds, preparation, and career goals.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  ALA accredited MLS; experience with web 
development applications and instructional technologies; 
familiarity with the concepts, goals, and methods of information 
literacy; demonstrated understanding of current research on 
teaching and learning in higher education; demonstrated ability 
to communicate and work effectively in an academic setting; and 
demonstrated skill using reference resources.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Professional academic library 
experience.

ENVIRONMENT:  UW-La Crosse is known for its highly ranked 
academic programs.  La Crosse is famous for its exceptional 
natural beauty.  The city (metropolitan population 100,000) is 
located on the east bank of the Mississippi River below towering 
bluffs.  Abundant water and woodlands provide year-round 
recreation sites for skiing, hunting, camping, and other outdoor 
activities.  La Crosse is also home to two other colleges, a 
symphony orchestra, excellent theatrical and cultural events, and 
superb health care facilities.

SALARY AND RANK:  Competitive salary for 9-month tenure track 
position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  An approximate 40% 
summer contract also is available.

STARTING DATE:  August 30, 2010

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Electronic submission of application 
materials is required.  For additional information about this 
Faculty position and to apply, please visit 
https://employment.uwlax.edu. First review begins February 19, 
2010; this position is open until filled.

Founded in 1909, UW-L is one of 11, four-year institutions in the 
University of Wisconsin System with approximately 9,000 students. 
UW-L offers a wide array of undergraduate programs and a variety 
of graduate programs in three colleges:  Liberal Studies 
(including the Schools of Education and Arts & Communication); 
Science and Health; and Business Administration.  The university 
is consistently rated first among the UW System comprehensives in 
terms of first year student ACT scores, class rankings and 
retention rates.

We are an inclusive learning community that values the varying 
perspectives that come with diverse faculty, staff and student 
populations.  We strongly encourage our students to broaden their 
perspectives through international experiences and 
diversity-related courses and programming, and support faculty 
and staff in international teaching, research, and service.

We are proud of our diversity and believe students, faculty, and 
staff all are enriched by our exposure to differing ideas, 
opinions and cultures.  We strive to be a leader in Wisconsin's 
movement toward increased diversity and inclusiveness.  For 
example, we routinely assess the campus climate and have 
conducted an equity study to explore how diverse students, 
faculty, and staff experience UW-L.  We believe that employees 
from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving excellence as 
a nationally recognized institution of higher education.  We seek 
to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a 
diverse candidate pool.  We strongly encourage applications from 
persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

The city of La Crosse combines the scenic beauty of the 
Mississippi River and towering bluffs with a diversified economy 
and educated populace.  Three colleges, two world-class medical 
institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored 
nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of 
galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center 
for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and 
four season recreation.

UW-L is an AA/EEO employer. If you have a special 
need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring 
process, please contact the library department chair to make 
appropriate arrangements.

Employment will require a criminal background check.  A pending 
criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an 
applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, 
UW-La Crosse does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or 
conviction record.

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Galadriel Chilton
Electronic Resources Librarian
Murphy Library
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse