Description
This is a part-time position that is responsible for developing and delivering instruction for Capella University learners, faculty, and staff, as part of Capella University Library’s information literacy and instruction program. As a member of the Curriculum & Instruction team, this position collaborates with faculty to provide market-aligned liaison services, including: course development support, instructional design of course-embedded Information Literacy modules, and digital collection resource exploration for new products and accreditation efforts.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver information literacy programming and library instruction services (typically (typically 40 – 50%)
- Collaborate with faculty to scaffold information research competencies into the curriculum, promoting learners’ academic and career success.
- Design learning objects that develop research skills for traditional courses, direct assessment courses and curriculum pilots.
- Conduct live instruction, including, consultations at doctoral residencies.
- Conduct pre-launch reviews of new and revised course, to ensure high quality library assignments.
- Attend course kick off meetings.
- Design and submit course fixes for assignments with high call volume.
- Produce discipline-oriented library research guides.
- Conduct regular reference services for Capella learners.
Develop library collections, contributing specialized analysis and competitive review, to market-aligned resource decisions (typically (typically 15 – 20%)
- Participate in collection development, including the identification and evaluation of high-quality, relevant online databases and reliable digital resources.
- Assist lead program faculty and Subject Matter Experts in the identification or development of resources for courses.
- Develop knowledge of academic subjects, disciplines, and resources in the assigned academic program.
Participate as an active member of the library team to accomplish library and departmental goals (typically 10 – 15% of duties)
- Attend department meetings.
- Participate in goal setting and planning processes.
- Remain current on technologies or trends that enhance teaching and learning.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- MLS from an ALA accredited institution
- 3 to 5 years demonstrated expertise in the delivery of online and face-to-face library and information literacy instruction
- Energetic, client-oriented, motivated to enhance learners’ academic and career success.
- Knowledge of information literacy concepts and national guidelines.
- Knowledge of best practices in instructional design preferred.
- Experience working with adult learners and delivering services and instruction to a diverse population
- Knowledge of online databases, library and information technologies
- Experience with online teaching and learning
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member with diverse faculty, staff and learners in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
- Specialized degree or course work in Psychology preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and instructional skills
- Strong commitment to accurate and responsive help services
- Demonstrated ability using computer applications, such as Microsoft Office , SnagIT, Libguides and Captivate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Some travel required.
Job Location
Capella University
Capella Tower
225 S. 6th St., 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
This is an on-site position located at Capella’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters. It requires the ability to work in downtown Minneapolis and in a high-rise corporate office setting. Typical of a corporate office setting, Capella’s office space:
- is designed with an open work space setting and common fluorescent lighting
- includes frequent co-worker interaction and corresponding noise levels
- is subject to inside environmental conditions
Sedentary work:
- this role is mainly a sedentary role with frequent sitting and occasional walking and/or standing.
- this role involves frequent usage of a telephone, PC and standard monitors.
- this role has minimal lifting requirements, may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Requires minimal (0–10 percent) business travel:
- may occasionally require travel to on-site Capella events such as Commencement or off-site Capella University leadership meetings as requested and based on business needs. All travel must be pre-approved and arrangements made according to Capella’s policies/procedures.
Workhours:
- the University’s general office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Work hours and starting times may vary depending on the job and the business needs. Some positions will have a specified starting time, and may be earlier or later, depending upon business requirements.
- the normally scheduled workweek for all full-time employees consists of 40-45 hours.
About Capella University
Capella University is an online university built on graduate degrees, with more than 35,000 students throughout the U.S. and in other countries. Founded in 1993 to provide advanced educational opportunities for working professionals, Capella has become a national leader in online education, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. The university’s success is built upon a culture that promotes human potential, achievement, innovation, integrity, collaboration, and teamwork. Capella Education Company (CPLA), parent company of Capella University, is publicly traded on the NASDAQ. Capella Education Company was named to the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame for being listed as one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies for 7 consecutive years. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is among the 6 regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Regional bodies accredit colleges and universities; national bodies accredit trade and vocational schools.