Innovative Technologies Librarian

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary:

Innovative Technologies Librarian
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00051PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Faculty position to teach on the Spartanburg and/or Greenville campus.

The University of South Carolina Upstate seeks an Innovative Technologies Librarian to integrate generative AI, makerspace and digital technologies, and other digital tools and resources into the library's teaching and learning services.

The Innovative Technologies Librarian will be a technology-forward librarian who understands and fosters the ethical, sustainable, and relevant use of technology and artificial intelligence in library services, faculty teaching, and student learning. The contributions of the Innovative Technologies Librarian will have a position and profound impact on student learning and achievement.

The Innovative Technologies Librarian will join a team that strongly supports student belonging, well-being, curiosity, retention, and success.

This is a 12-month professional-track librarian position, filled at the Instructor Librarian rank, and reports to the Dean of the USC Upstate Library. The position is part of the Research Services and Instruction team. In addition to core library responsibilities, librarians may offer non-credit instructional activities, including one-time or short-term webinars, training sessions, workshops, and drop-in learning opportunities. Librarians may also have the opportunity to teach for-credit courses; historically, librarians have taught courses such as LIBR 105 (News Media Literacy) and LIBR 398 (Topics in Library and Information Science).

The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate No. 2 among Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 1 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of more than 5,000 students and employs approximately 800 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. The strong international presence in the region is likewise evident among the faculty and students, who come from more than 25 countries. The university offers 50 degree programs and its graduates provide a talent pipeline to Upstate schools, businesses and health care facilities. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool of faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer.

The USC Upstate Library serves the information and research needs of the students, staff, and faculty of the university. Library Faculty teach information literacy sessions in all English 101 and 102 sections and in upper division classes upon request. The library is open for more than 90 hours per week and provides 24/7 Ask-A-Librarian service and virtual access to research resources and instruction. The Library holds more than 150,000 print volumes, over 300 databases, more than 30,000 electronic journals, and several special collections. The library is part of the statewide consortium PASCAL (Partnership Among South Carolina Academic Libraries) and of the Carolina Consortium, which include libraries from both North and South Carolina. Library Faculty who staff the reference desk answer more than 7,000 questions each year.

Required Education and Experience:

• A master's degree in library or information sciences from an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with teaching, training, and/or public service in an educational or library setting.
• Experience with, or strong interest in, makerspace and digital technologies, including 3D printing and scanning, digitization, augmented and virtual reality, data visualization, podcasting, et al., and their application to faculty teaching and student learning.
• Knowledge of, or strong interest in the application of generative artificial intelligence and large language models to teaching and learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills
• A successful background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience working with and training others in the use of markerspace technologies
• Experience in providing reference services, instruction, and collection development, perferably in an academic library
• Knowledge of or interest in engineering, information science, and other science and technology disciplines.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a rapidly changing technological environment
• Experience or strong interest in instructional design.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:

To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded under "Other Supporting Documents". Candidates will be asked during the process to have three confidential letters of recommendation that are signed, dated, and on official letterhead, sent directly to the Chair of the Search Committee (contact information is below). Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check.

Erika Montgomery, Search Committee Chair
800 University Way,
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-503-5530
Email: MONTGOER@uscupstate.edu

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207742

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.