Makerspace Specialist, UNLV University Libraries [R0153263]

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Job summary

The UNLV University Libraries invites applications for a Makerspace Specialist in the School of Medicine Library. This role oversees the daily operations of the makerspace and provides expert instruction on multimedia technologies for education and research.

It leads outreach to KSOM faculty, students, residents and campus partners, shaping services that support knowledge creation. You will develop online learning objects, evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption, coordinate

Qualifications

• Competence and sensitivity in working with diverse individuals across identity dimensions.
• Knowledge of design or fabrication using multimedia technology (e.g., prototyping, Laser cutting, 3D printing, AutoCAD, audio technologies).
• Ability to instruct learners (students, faculty, staff).
• Ability to create instructional content (guides, handouts, lesson plans).
• Ability to communicate with non-technical audiences about technical concepts.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the School of Medicine Library's makerspace.
• Provide expert instruction for groups using multimedia technologies for education and research.
• Conduct outreach to KSOM faculty, students, residents/fellows and campus partners.
• Develop online learning objects and coordinate projects.
• Train student employees who support multimedia creation and use.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Multimedia design

Instructional content

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Laser cutting

3D printing

AutoCAD

Prototyping

Audio technologies

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Makerspace Specialist, UNLV University Libraries [R0153263].

ROLE of the POSITION

Reporting to the Director, School of Medicine Library, the Makerspace Specialist is a key member of a team of professionals responsible for supporting the Makerspace in the School of Medicine Library. The Makerspace Specialist oversees the day-to-day operations of the School of Medicine Library’s makerspace and provides expert instructions for groups utilizing emerging and multimedia technologies for educational and research purposes. The Specialist provides personalized consultation on multimedia use, creation, and application. Through outreach to Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine faculty, students, residents/fellows and other campus partners and stakeholders, the Makerspace Specialist exercises leadership in developing and evolving emerging and multimedia technologies and services that support knowledge creation. Additionally, the Makerspace Specialist will investigate and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption, develop online learning objects, coordinate projects, engage in professional development, and help train student employees who support multimedia creation and use at the School of Medicine Library.

PROFILE of the UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

As a strong partner in research and student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning at one of the nation's fastest growing universities. University Libraries comprises Lied Library and four branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 80,000 electronic journals, 1.2 million volumes, and 1.4 million e-books. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 120 experienced faculty librarians, professionals, and staff members.

The School of Medicine Library (SOML) was established in 2017 as part of an effort to create a new medical school in Southern Nevada. SOML was established as a mostly digital library with nearly 97% of library resources primarily online. As a division of UNLV Libraries, SOML falls within the scope of the university library system and directly reports to the Dean of Libraries. SOML primarily supports the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV (KSOM) which offers both an undergraduate medical education program comprised of medical students and a graduate medical education program comprised of residents and fellows. Each year KSOM welcomes 60 new medical students and approximately 80 residents and fellows in over 20 post-graduate programs. In support of the efforts to build physician capacity in Southern Nevada, SOML partners with KSOM faculty and staff to provide instruction, library programming, and access to library resources and services with a team of two library academic faculty, two staff, and eight student assistants at two locations within the Las Vegas Medical District.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY of the UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as leading a respectful, positive work environment. The University Libraries values begin with our belief that everyone deserves a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment where they are treated with respect and dignity. The Libraries extends its commitment to diversity and equity in employment and especially welcomes applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who contribute to diversification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of educational attainment, and religion.
• Knowledge of design or fabrication using a combination of multimedia technology (e.g. prototyping, Laser cutting, 3D printing, digital or AutoCAD designing, audio technologies, etc.)
• Capacity or skill to instruct learners (e.g. student assistants, students, faculty, staff, etc.)
• Capacity or skill to create instructional content (e.g. guides, handouts, presentations, lesson plans, etc.)
• Capacity or skill to communicate effectively with others (e.g. ability to engage a non-technical audience with technical concepts, etc.)
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, or stakeholders (e.g. ability to build positive relationships, identify and resolve issues effectively, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing program or workshop activities including, but not limited to multimedia or emerging technology topics
• Proficiency with emerging or multimedia technologies (e.g. prototyping, Laser cutting, 3D printing, digital or AutoCAD designing, audio technologies, etc.)
• Strong organizational or project management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot emerging or multimedia technologies
• Ability to evaluate, assess, or recommend new emerging or multimedia technologies

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

This is a full-time, 12-month, Administrative Faculty position at a Grade B. Minimum salary is $60,000. Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and dependent upon labor market. For more information on salary ranges please visit UNLV Salary Range. In addition, University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities: each position receives annual allotment for professional development activities.

Benefits Of Working At Unlv

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — [e-mail] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C.

• 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.