Director, Immersive Learning Initiatives, UNLV University Libraries - Denver, United States - University of Nevada

Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for

Director, Immersive Learning Initiatives, UNLV University Libraries [R0142422]
ROLE of the POSITION

Reporting to the Research and Education Associate Dean/Division Director, the Director of Immersive Learning Initiatives provides leadership and oversight for the new UNLV Presidential Initiative, Immersive Learning/Dreamscape Learn and as a key manager within the UNLV Libraries and the Research and Education Division (RED) the incumbent is expected to contribute to the planning, development, management, and assessment of activities and initiatives in the department and within RED and the University Library as a whole.

The incumbent is responsible for direct supervision of staff and indirect supervision of student employees within the department.

They facilitate access to technology and expertise and promote accessible and inclusive immersive learning experiences to bridge disciplines, build networks, and enable the discovery of new contexts for learning and scholarship within the virtual mediascape across campus.

Performing a variety of activities necessary to support and grow Dreamscape Learn and future immersive learning initiatives at UNLV.

As a department head, the incumbent works with library administration and staff throughout the University Libraries to provide services, develop and implement policies in a manner that ensures customer service excellence, and provide a welcoming and safe environment for users.

The incumbent works collaboratively with librarians and staff across the library system on matters related to access services and policy and coordinates communication and training to ensure customer service excellence and consistent application of access services policies and procedures across all University Libraries.

The incumbent participates in library and university committees and task forces related to primary job assignment as appropriate or assigned.

As the department director, the individual is expected to maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and skills in areas related to primary job assignment by participating in appropriate professional development and continuing education activities in the library, on campus, and within the library profession.

The incumbent partners with subject matter experts and instructional designers to integrate immersive learning into their curriculum.

They serve as a liaison between Dreamscape Learn and/or the Office of Online Learning and faculty to develop coursework and also partners with Instructional Technology to ensure the proper operation of technology and Learning Management System (LMS) integration.

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 Research and Education (RED) Division has six departments (Library Liaisons Program, Educational Initiatives, Research, Innovation & Creation, Access Services, and Safety & Loss Prevention, Teacher Development & Resources Library), three branch libraries (Architecture Studies Library, Music Library, and Teacher Development & Resources Library), and has 40 staff members, of which 21 are library academic faculty.

RED fosters collaborations that contribute to our users' academic success, research, and lifelong learning.

This mission is realized through instruction of learners; partnerships with faculty to create an integrated information literacy-focused curriculum; provision of targeted information resources; expert, point-of need research assistance; and fostering competencies for lifelong inquiry.

UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

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

This position requires a

Master's Degree

from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and

minimum 3 years of experience supporting virtual reality technologies.

A Master's in Computer Science or Instructional Design are preferred. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

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.

Working knowledge of current trends and issues in virtual and immersive reality mediascape

Strong customer service skills and commitment to providing service effectively

Strong organizational, project, and time management skills to lead and/or coordinate multiple projects

Demonstrated experience providing operational leadership and excellent service to a diverse customer base, preferably in an educational and/or retail setting

Unity Certified

Minimum 1 year of supervisory and management experience

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of current theories and evidence-based practices related to digital learning, particularly immersive learning, Universal Design for Learning principles and course alignment principles

Experience providing advanced technical support, troubleshooting, and training for classroom technologies

Experience coordinating complex projects and managing related resources from start to finish developing policies, procedures, and workflows

Certifications in C++, JavaScript and/or Python

5 years of experience supporting virtual reality technologies

3 years of supervisory and management experience

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 C. Minimum salary is $88,500. Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and dependent upon labor market. Position is contingent upon funding. 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.

Home to many major annual conventions, Las Vegas is one of the best-connected cities in America and the nearest major city to several of the nation's richest natural treasures.

In addition to the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip providing a variety of culinary and entertainment opportunities, Las Vegas is home to five professional athletic organizations and continues to expand local cultural opportunities, including the internationally recognized Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

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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
Employee recognition and appreciation programs

Connect with colleagues with shared interests

Personal and professional development opportunities

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

How To Apply

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted.

References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on

Monday, June 3,

Materials should be addressed to

Director, Immersive Learning Initiatives

Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Libraries Human Resources at or


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions.

Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number,

"R0142422"

in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process,

your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution 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.

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 on line at:

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 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, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV , Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH)

Room 553, Telephone:
; Email:
, 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.


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FAX:
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TDD:
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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.

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