The UWC Academic Library is seeking a creative, tech-savvy Librarian or Education Professional with a passion for digital literacy and instructional design to join the Library’s Learning and Teaching team.

Closing date: 18 August 2024
Location: Main Campus – Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

The UWC Library is a well-equipped information and research hub of the University.  Its goals are enabled through dedicated and knowledgeable staff working within a quality-driven service ethic.  UWC Library is a place of innovation, developing new facilities and services to meet the changing needs of our users.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating digital literacy tutorials that are student-centred and emphasise active learning
• Developing and present webinars/practical training on digital literacy related topics to staff and students
• Develop digital literacy resources
• Actively contribute to the design of the digital literacies programme that aligns with the Library’s Information literacy programme and the UWC Graduate Attributes. 

• Promote the digital literacies programme to secure partnerships. partnering with faculty to develop authentic training opportunities for students.  Collaborate with other campus partners 
• Devise an annual programme of lunchtime sessions that provide opportunities for students to learn and practice new skills and understandings from their peers.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Qualification and Experience)

• A B.Bibl Degree or equivalent qualification or equivalent professional qualification related to this role 
• Three years’ work experience in an academic/research/educational environment
• Expertise in the use of new technologies in the virtual space
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design
• Sound understanding and skill in learning management platforms and related educational technologies

Required competencies (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes): 

• Project Management
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a team environment
• Strong service orientation and effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Creative flair 
• Current Liasa membership

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae and the highest qualification to your online profile. To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za

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