Academic engagement specialist

Bluffton University

Northern (KY)

Hybrid

USD 42,000 - 58,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Bluffton University is seeking an Academic Engagement Specialist for Musselman Library to collaborate with faculty and students, delivering instructional programming and resources that support research and information literacy.

You will develop learning resources, provide research assistance, and help plan library programming that strengthens campus engagement and supports teaching and learning.

Qualifications

Experience teaching, presenting, training, tutoring, or facilitating learning for audiences of high school and older.
Experience with library research.

Responsibilities

Design and facilitate instruction that helps students find, evaluate, and use information effectively.
Partner with faculty to incorporate research skills and emerging technologies into courses.
Provide research assistance through in-person and virtual consultations and connect users with resources.
Design learning resources (guides, videos, tutorials) to support information discovery and research.
Plan and sustain engagement initiatives that strengthen library connections on campus.
Collaborate with library colleagues to advance events and initiatives aligned with library goals.
Support library operations as needed and pursue professional development in information literacy and instructional design.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Library research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Academic Engagement Specialist - for Musselman Library

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level ofwork being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive listof all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Academic Engagement Specialist collaborates with faculty, students, and campuspartners to strengthen engagement with library resources and services. The Specialistdevelops and delivers instructional programming, creates learning resources, supportsstudent and faculty research, and promotes the effective use of information and emergingtechnologies in teaching and learning. The Specialist reports to the library director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTION AND CURRICULUM INTEGRATION

Design and facilitate instruction that helps students find, evaluate, and use informationeffectively.
Partner with faculty to incorporate research skills, information evaluation, and emergingtechnologies into courses and assignments.

RESEARCH SUPPORT AND LEARNING RESOURCES

Provide research assistance to students and faculty through in‑person and virtualconsultations and connect users with appropriate resources and services.
Design and develop learning resources (guides, videos, tutorials) to support informationdiscovery and research.

OUTREACH, ENGAGEMENT AND LIBRARY PROGRAMMING

Plan, implement, and sustain engagement initiatives that strengthen library connectionswith the campus community.
Collaborate with library colleagues and campus partners to advance events, services,and initiatives that align with library mission and goals.

Additional Responsibilities:

Support library operations as needed and where expertise aligns (e.g circulation deskcoverage, assistance with collection review, offering input on potential acquisitions).
Pursue professional development in areas of information literacy, instructional design,and student success.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Experience teaching, presenting, training, tutoring, academic coaching, or facilitatinglearning experiences for audiences of high school and older
Experience with library research

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Experience in higher education
Experience in a library, learning center, or similar academic support environment
Interest in academic librarianship and/or instructional design

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to learn and use new software and technology systems
Familiarity with online research tools and learning technologies
Experience creating instructional or multimedia content
Comfort learning and evaluating emerging technologies and AI tools
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Multi-floor library building with limited elevator access and frequent stairway use
Lifting and/or pushing 30+ pounds on a book truck
Exposure to dust and other allergens
Variable temperatures and humidity
Travel across campus and occasional off-campus meetings

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color,national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation,gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution,Bluffton University expresses reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff whoshare a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptistbeliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.

COMPENSATION:

Commensurate with education and experience.

DEADLINE:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an appointment is made.