Creative Technologies Librarian

Virginia Commonwealth University•Richmond, VA

10d•$65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VCU Libraries invites applications and nominations for a full-time, non-tenured faculty position in the Department of Creative Technologies and Scholarship at Cabell Library. The department is home to The Workshop, a creative technology space within James Branch Cabell Library. The Creative Technologies Librarian leads the department’s instructional program, supporting VCU community members’ application and integration of creative technologies into the curriculum. The role combines technical expertise with the development of hands-on learning opportunities, instructional resources, and programming. The position supervises The Workshop’s experiential learning internship program, supports faculty through curriculum consultations and train-the-trainer demonstrations, and develops online learning materials. The librarian collaborates with students, staff, and other library departments on instruction services and technology initiatives, and participates in library and university governance. The role reports to the Head, Creative Technologies and Scholarship. VCU Libraries faculty are evaluated and promoted based on job performance, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, or commitment to doing so as a VCU faculty member.
ALA-accredited graduate degree or an accredited graduate degree in an appropriate discipline, such as Education, Instructional Design, or Digital/Media Arts.
Experience teaching or training others in the use of creative technologies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience building or managing student internship programs, or leading a large team of student staff.
Experience developing train-the-trainer or peer-instruction models.
Demonstrated depth of knowledge in at least one area of creative technologies, such as audio/video production, digital fabrication, interactive/immersive media, robotics/electronics, or craft/textile machines.
Experience creating and maintaining online learning content, such as LibGuides, Canvas or other LMS modules, or web-based resources, with an emphasis on accessibility and usability.
Evidence of project management and organizational skills.
Teaching and research assistance experience in an academic setting, such as higher education, museums, or research libraries.
Knowledge of assessment methods for instructional programs.

Responsibilities

Lead the department’s instructional program supporting the application and integration of creative technologies in the curriculum.
Supervise and manage The Workshop’s experiential learning internship program of 18–20 students, including recruitment, training, and mentorship.
Support faculty curriculum integration through consultations and train-the-trainer demonstrations.
Develop and maintain online learning materials, including LibGuides, Canvas modules, and other web resources, ensuring accessibility, usability, and pedagogical soundness.
Collaborate with student employees and full-time staff to maintain instructional service workflows, guidelines, and pedagogical values for The Workshop’s resources.
Partner with library departments engaged in teaching, learning, and assessment to identify opportunities for The Workshop to support course instruction.
Provide specialty technical and pedagogical expertise for library technology initiatives.
Participate in library and university governance through committees and workgroups.
Remain professionally active and contribute to developments in the field.