Position Information

Position Title

Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Instruction and Library

Research

Classification Title

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility

Department

Vanwylen Library

Job Description

This position will support digital pedagogy initiatives, library

research, and instruction services during planned sabbaticals and

parental leaves during the 2025-2026 academic year. This shared

position will report to the Dean of Libraries (primary) and the

Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.

Major Responsibilities

Fall 2025 (Split Position)

Center for Teach for Learning ( CTL ) Responsibilities (20

hours/week)

Faculty Innovation in Teaching ( FIITT ) Camp support

(three-day faculty summer “camp” in August that provides faculty

with the time, training, and support to develop new innovative

modules involving technology for their courses)

Teach digital skills and methodologies in classrooms and to

research groups (minimum 20 sessions), including Zotero,

audio/video editing software, website creation, and copyright

education

Provide consultation and support for faculty, staff, and

students (minimum 30 sessions)

Collaborate with CTL director on faculty development

initiatives and communications

Support VR classroom initiatives and hardware/software

management

Assist with campus digital initiatives, grants, and

projects

Library Responsibilities (20 hours/week)

Teach library orientation sessions in First-Year Seminar

courses (minimum 10-12 sessions)

Teach library information literacy sessions in ENGL 113 courses

(minimum 10-12 sessions across 5-6 sections)

Teach information literacy sessions for additional courses

depending on library needs and faculty requests (minimum 4-5

sessions)

Provide Research Help coverage, including responding to

Ask-A-Librarian queries (10 hours/week, with some scheduled

evening/weekend remote coverage)

Provide one-on-one research consultations as schedule

permits

Spring 2026 (Full-time CTL Position)

Lead expanded digital skills instruction (40 sessions) on tools

including Zotero, multimedia editing software, digital timelines,

and website creation

Offer increased consultation support for faculty, staff, and

students (50-60 sessions)

Collaborate with CTL director on faculty development

initiatives, communications, and marketing

Support campus digital initiatives, grants, and projects
Assist with VR classroom initiatives and hardware/software

management

Support faculty with accessibility tools, inclusive teaching

strategies, and Generative AI pedagogy

Is this a visiting faculty position?

Yes

Rank

Assistant

Qualifications

Required

Master’s degree or PhD in Library Science, Educational

Technology, Digital Humanities, or related field (degrees in

progress will also be considered)

Demonstrated ability to teach digital literacy skills and tools

in an academic setting

Demonstrated knowledge of academic library research and

information literacy concepts

Proficiency with digital tools, including Zotero, multimedia

editing software (GarageBand, Audacity, iMovie), online databases,

and digital scholarship platforms

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively

with faculty, staff, and students

Excellent organizational and time management skills with the

ability to balance competing priorities

Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and supporting

diverse learning needs

Preferred

Experience working in academic libraries or teaching/learning

centers

Experience with virtual reality technologies in educational

settings

Familiarity with accessibility tools and inclusive design

principles

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all

aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are

grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily

strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask

all candidates to describe how they will engage and support the

holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian

faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence

shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and

mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidate’s response to

the mission statement can be found at hope.edu/jobs

.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position

for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a

computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving

items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different

offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication

abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that

require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be

requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check.

Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as

education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug

screening, credit checks and/or transportation record

review.”

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2023-109FR

Job Posting Open Date

05/14/2025

Job Posting Close Date

06/13/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Is this position available for sponsorship

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Candidates should upload the following documents as part of their

application: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a response to Hope

College’s mission and undergraduate transcripts as well as contact

information for three professional references. Review of

applications will begin immediately and continue until the position

is filled.

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/4485

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Mission: Christian response
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Qualifications

audio/video editing software, website creation, and copyright
Teach library information literacy sessions in ENGL 113 courses
Spring 2026 (Full-time CTL Position)
Master’s degree or PhD in Library Science, Educational
Technology, Digital Humanities, or related field (degrees in
Demonstrated ability to teach digital literacy skills and tools
Demonstrated knowledge of academic library research and
information literacy concepts
Proficiency with digital tools, including Zotero, multimedia
editing software (GarageBand, Audacity, iMovie), online databases,
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively
with faculty, staff, and students
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the
ability to balance competing priorities
Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and supporting
diverse learning needs
Experience with virtual reality technologies in educational
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position
for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a
offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication
education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug
screening, credit checks and/or transportation record
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Mission: Christian response
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility
Familiarity with accessibility tools and inclusive design

Responsibilities

Visiting Assistant Professor of Digital Instruction and Library
This position will support digital pedagogy initiatives, library
research, and instruction services during planned sabbaticals and
parental leaves during the 2025-2026 academic year
position will report to the Dean of Libraries (primary) and the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Fall 2025 (Split Position)
Center for Teach for Learning ( CTL ) Responsibilities (20
Faculty Innovation in Teaching ( FIITT ) Camp support
with the time, training, and support to develop new innovative
modules involving technology for their courses)
Teach digital skills and methodologies in classrooms and to
research groups (minimum 20 sessions), including Zotero,
Provide consultation and support for faculty, staff, and
students (minimum 30 sessions)
Collaborate with CTL director on faculty development
initiatives and communications
Support VR classroom initiatives and hardware/software
Assist with campus digital initiatives, grants, and
Teach library orientation sessions in First-Year Seminar
courses (minimum 10-12 sessions)
(minimum 10-12 sessions across 5-6 sections)
Teach information literacy sessions for additional courses
depending on library needs and faculty requests (minimum 4-5
Provide Research Help coverage, including responding to
Ask-A-Librarian queries (10 hours/week, with some scheduled
evening/weekend remote coverage)
Provide one-on-one research consultations as schedule
Lead expanded digital skills instruction (40 sessions) on tools
including Zotero, multimedia editing software, digital timelines,
Offer increased consultation support for faculty, staff, and
students (50-60 sessions)
Collaborate with CTL director on faculty development
initiatives, communications, and marketing
Support campus digital initiatives, grants, and projects
Assist with VR classroom initiatives and hardware/software
management
Support faculty with accessibility tools, inclusive teaching
holistic mission of the College, particularly how their Christian
faith and commitment to the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence
shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and
computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving
items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different

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