Makerspace and Creative Technologies Librarian

Description

The Makerspace and Creative Technologies Librarian plays a central role in fostering tactile learning, entrepreneurship, and innovation by managing the Libraries’ Makerspace, VR Lab, and Studio Spaces. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Head of Research and Scholarship.

 

The position manages and oversees the daily functions of the Makerspace, VR Lab, and Studio Spaces and leads a comprehensive training program on Makerspace equipment, safety, and procedures. The position is responsible for daily supervision and training of student assistants and interns in the Makerspace, VR Lab, and Studio Spaces. The selected candidate provides direct service in the Makerspace, VR Lab, and Studio Spaces, including assisting faculty and students in the use of 3D technologies, virtual and augmented reality and other technological and tactile tools. In addition, the librarian maintains and evaluates existing technology and prototypes new technologies for addition to the Makerspace, VR Lab, and Studio Spaces. This position also contributes to the profession and improvement of library services through service and scholarly/applied research.

 

The University Libraries are in the beginning stages of significant change, growth, and opportunity. A new library facility opened this semester that hosts an expanded makerspace and data visualization and VR labs, and podcasting studio spaces and a one-button studio. A ground-up redesign of our original library facility with newly re-envisioned study spaces featuring a new space for Archives and Special Collections is currently underway.

 

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

 

Required Qualifications for this position include a Master’s degree in library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or appropriate terminal degree.

Preferred Qualifications for this position include knowledge of makerspace technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting and their pedagogical uses; evidence of, or interest in, VR and its applications in the curriculum; evidence of experience with podcasting technologies and the one-button studio concept; experience teaching others how to use technology. Applicant should possess strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills; demonstrating initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively in both collaborative and independent settings. Applicant should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to explain complex concepts to a wide range of users in individual and group settings.

 

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

 

Candidates should submit a letter of application outlining interest in the position and qualifications, a current CV, a list of three references, and transcripts for all graduate work (copies are acceptable at this time) electronically at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccu/jobs/4662898. Screening of candidates will begin October 25, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.