Online Learning and Emerging Technologies Librarian

Online Learning and Emerging Technologies Librarian Florida Atlantic University Libraries seeks a student‑focused, high‑energy librarian to support the design, delivery, and assessment of library services for online and hybrid learners. Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Access, Research, and Learning Services, the librarian will collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, academic units, and library staff to integrate information literacy and research skills into online courses and learning environments. Essential Functions Design, develop, deliver, and assess online and hybrid library instruction that supports information literacy, research skills, student success, and faculty across disciplines and academic levels. Create engaging asynchronous learning materials, including tutorials, videos, interactive modules, and digital learning objects. Develop and implement instructional strategies grounded in online pedagogy and active learning. Create and manage online instructional content, research guides, and digital educational resources using platforms such as LibGuides and other web‑based technologies. Explore, evaluate, and support the use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, multimedia tools, educational technologies, and digital learning platforms, to enhance teaching, learning, and research. Provide guidance to students, faculty, researchers, and staff on the ethical and effective use of emerging technologies and AI tools in academic and research environments. Stay current with trends, technologies, and best practices related to online learning, AI, digital pedagogy, educational technologies, scholarly communication, and academic librarianship. Work closely with the Center for Online and Continuing Education to support online learning initiatives, instructional design efforts, student success initiatives, and the integration of emerging technologies into teaching and learning. Participate in outreach services to promote faculty, students, researchers, and staff engagement with Open Educational Resources, Scholarly Publishing, Open Pedagogy, and Digital Commons initiatives. Participate in the libraries’ liaison program, including the development and review of research guides in the assigned discipline. Support the Libraries’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other strategic initiatives. Support efforts to maintain R1/Top 100 status for the University and the Libraries. Develop an annual professional development plan. Investigate opportunities to carry out, publish, and present original scholarship, research, and scholarly projects related to the area of expertise or responsibility. Serve on appropriate Libraries, University, regional, state or national committees including professional committees, and actively participate in Libraries’ and campus faculty governance. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications ALA‑accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent. Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing library instruction and research support in online or academic environments. Knowledge of instructional design principles, online pedagogy, and learning technologies. Experience creating digital learning objects, tutorials, videos, or multimedia instructional content. Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills. Demonstrates ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member and team leader where consultation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration, and cooperation are essential. Demonstrates strong organization skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and exceptional work ethic. Ability to collect and analyze data to support decision‑making, and adapt to change in an ever‑evolving and rapidly growing institution. Preferred Qualifications Second Master’s degree or doctorate or in process. 5 years experience and Master’s or certificate in Educational Technology. Familiarity with accessibility standards, ADA compliance, and Universal Design for Learning principles. Experience with assessment and learning analytics. Experience using educational technologies, video editing software, or authoring tools. Knowledge of computational literacy, or technology‑focused learning initiatives, including familiarity with introductory programming concepts, digital tools, or emerging technologies used in academic learning environments. Knowledge of scholarly communication and OER issues and trends. Experience collaborating with faculty and other campus stakeholders. Demonstrates strong collaborative skills to work alongside faculty, students, and external researchers. Experience with higher education outreach and engagement. Demonstrates sustained record of scholarship, research, and/or creative endeavors. Demonstrates sustained record of student engagement experience. Demonstrates sustained record of service on committees, including professional committees, and coordinating projects. Knowledge of institutional repositories such as Digital Commons. Experience working with an integrated library system (ILS) and discovery tool (e.g., Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE). Experience using a Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas). Experience in a consortial or multi‑campus academic environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of online learning pedagogy, instructional design principles, and best practices for teaching and learning in higher education environments. Ability to create engaging online instructional materials, tutorials, videos, research guides, and digital learning objects. Knowledge of learning management systems such as Canvas and other instructional technologies used in online and hybrid education. Ability to adapt to evolving technologies, changing educational environments, and emerging trends in higher education and academic librarianship. Demonstrates service commitment in leadership roles on committees, contributing to the profession through significant professional service. Demonstrates sustained scholarship, research, and creative endeavors, contributing to the profession through peer‑reviewed publications in librarianship and presentations at regional or national library‑related conferences. Demonstrates initiative and strong project management skills in leading significant projects. Demonstrates commitment to actively participating in library engagement activities. Demonstrates commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. Benefits Financial moving assistance. Financial support for professional memberships. Financial support for professional development participation, leadership, and service activities including travel. Excellent benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plans, and Employee Assistance Program. State retirement options including tax‑deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, personal day, paid holidays). Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible staff/faculty – tuition assistance after 6 months of full‑time employment. Salary $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Job Location Boca Raton, FL Application Deadline Fri, 09/04/2026 23:59 PM How to Apply https://library.fau.edu/job/online-learning-and-emerging-technologies-librarian #J-18808-Ljbffr