[DG: Teaching & Learning] [Position Posting] Univ of Michigan - Director, Learning Technologies

[John Leasia]

The University of Michigan Library <http://www.lib.umich.edu> (Ann 
Arbor) welcomes applications for the position of Director, Learning 
Technologies.

We are seeking a person with vision and an ability to transform the way 
we partner with faculty and students in leveraging learning technologies 
to advance their scholarship. The director is responsible for leading a 
library team of technology professionals and student consultants focused 
on the intersection of discovery, content, learning, technology, and 
curricular transformation. The director and the learning technologies 
team provide leadership for a suite of programs, services, and spaces in 
support of course-related projects and technology-rich learning activities.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field (e.g. information, instructional 
technology or education) and significant experience enabling 
learning/knowledge environments or equivalent combination of education 
and experience. (For appointment as a librarian, an ALA-accredited 
master's degree or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced 
degree and experience is required.)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals and 
student consultants.
- Demonstrated ability to envision, lead, and transform the way we 
partner with faculty and students in leveraging learning technologies to 
advance their scholarship.
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies 
and in the integration of information technology with curriculum.
- Excellent ability to communicate in speaking and writing.
- Successful experience working effectively as part of a team in a 
collaborative environment; demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
- Understands and values diversity and the importance of inclusion as 
demonstrated through a commitment to apply and incorporate the 
differences, complexities, and opportunities that diversity brings to an 
organization.

Appointment is anticipated as an assistant director, senior associate 
librarian. Position receives 24 days of vacation a year, and 15 days of 
sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as 
opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and 
Fidelity Investments retirement options available.

Applications received by March 22, 2015 will receive full consideration. 
To apply for this position, please see details at 
http://umjobs.org/job_detail/105831/director_learning_technologies
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