Librarian II: Teaching & Learning (P8) (Library & Information Centre: APK Campus Library)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
The position provides support for Teaching and Learning Programmes in the Library.
Responsibilities:
Support the provision of leadership in teaching and learning
- Support collaboration with librarians and participate in the ongoing evaluation of the library’s teaching and learning activities.
- Support undertakings in best practices in information literacy.
- Remain current on trends in teaching and learning, emerging resources and pedagogy in support of critical evaluation, experimentation, adoption and improvement of information literacy.
- Support librarians in developing user-centered interactive tutorials, course materials and other learning objectives.
- Maintain awareness of trends and best practices in teaching and learning and stays current on initiatives taking place of peer institutions.
- Demonstrate an interest and capacity in the use of educational technologies and digital media tools, such as learning management systems, cloud-based productivity tools and video production.
- Demonstrate an interest and capacity in the use of Generative AI technologies as learning management systems.
Coordinate information Literacy sessions
- Coordinate Information literacy training schedules, including digital literacy and Generative AI literacy schedules.
Engage with relevant stakeholders
- Support partnerships with other University stakeholders, library and faculty to integrate library learning objectives into the university’s learning management systems.
Engage in professional and academic development
- Participate in activities to maintain or enhance current professional knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to teaching and learning.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Library and Information Science (LIS) or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in information service provision in a higher education institute library or in a special/research library.
- Thorough knowledge of teaching, learning, and e-learning.
- Thorough knowledge of learning outcomes, assessment processes and the ability to design instruments and analyse results.
- Excellent technical background with experience in developing online learning objects such as library tutorials and videos.
- Collaborative team player that takes accountability and strives for excellence.
- Strong knowledge of information management in the contemporary context in order to integrate these into the curriculum for face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments.
- Knowledge of current trends in teaching and learning in higher education.
- Knowledge of educational technologies and digital media tools, such as management systems, cloud-based productivity tools and video production.
- Some knowledge of the principles of the 4" Industrial Revolution and its relevance to education.
- Some knowledge of Generative AI Literacy and tools.
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Meticulously organised and must pay attention to detail.
- A people person who is great with clients and team members.
- Ability to perform well under pressure.
- Good time management and co-ordinating abilities.
- Problem-solving capacity.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
