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ADS Level 5 - Facilitator - Education Learning Commons - Faculty of Education

Competition Number:
42E21
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
ADS Level 5 - Facilitator - Education Learning Commons
Contract:
Part-Time Term Position
Hours of Work:
22.50 hours per week
Salary:

$52,265 to $57,551 per annum, prorated to time and term as per CUPE 1870

Term:

May 1 to October 31, 2021 and January 5 to February 28, 2022 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

The Faculty of Education is seeking a dynamic and multi-skilled teacher-librarian to fill a term contract position as Facilitator of the Education Learning Commons (ELC). 

The Faculty of Education is committed to developing caring, compassionate and innovative teachers.  We offer 12-month Bachelor of Education programs in English and French Education.  With specializations in Indigenous Education, International Education, Early Learning, and Adult Education, our undergraduate programs have a strong focus on issues pertaining to diversity, equality and social justice in local and global communities.  A Certificate in Adult Education is offered in partnership with Holland College.  At the graduate level, the faculty also offers a Masters of Education degree in both course-based and thesis-based streams, as well as a PhD program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Faculty ELC Liaison, the incumbent will be responsible for the daily operation of the Education Learning Commons (ELC).

This role includes:

  • Helping students and faculty locate and use resources
  • Managing circulation, compiling and maintaining user statistics
  • Maintaining the automated circulation and resource management system
  • Acquiring new resources in both official languages
  • Recruiting, training and supervising student assistants
  • Collaborating with students and Faculty to integrate both print and electronic learning resources into their teaching
  • Responsibility for the Education Learning Commons section of the Faculty of Education webpage
  • Creating and conducting workshops on specific topics as needed, and
  • General management of the Centre
  • The position also includes a significant technology support component. The incumbent will be required to assist students and faculty in the integration of technology into the classroom

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Grade 12 Graduation, plus completion of a recognized post-secondary program in a related area
  • Bachelor of Education degree would be an asset
  • Minimum of two (2) Years’ experience in school librarianship, together with knowledge of and experience in the role of information technologies in teaching and learning
  • The ability to interact collaboratively with faculty and students
  • Knowledge and experience in library management and automation
  • Understanding and awareness of curriculum and learning resources for teachers, including current and classic children’s and adolescent literature, as well as online and print non-fiction sources
  • Expertise in the use of information and communication technologies for teaching and learning
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to read, speak and understand French will be considered an asset

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.