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University of Alabama

Instructional Design Librarian

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $70K - $90K 💻 Instructional Design 🗓️ March 10th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Instructional Design Librarian. This role combines responsibilities as a librarian involved in multimodal library and information literacy instruction with duties as an instructional design specialist who develops content and trains liaison librarians in instructional design projects.

Highlights
  • Develop and maintain major instructional design projects and train liaison librarians on instructional design for various teaching modalities.
  • Lead and design multimodal library instruction and collaborate with the Sanford Media Center for programmatic curricula development.
  • Support the use of instructional technology tools and serve as administrator for Springshare software.
  • Collaborate with university departments to support online learning initiatives and integrate data services into library instruction.
  • Required expertise in video capture/editing software (e.g., Camtasia), e-learning tools (e.g., Storyline 360), and learning management systems like Blackboard Learn.
  • Must hold a Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or a terminal degree in a related field.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Committed to research, scholarship, and meeting tenure-track requirements with experience in grant writing preferred.
  • Salary range $70,000 to $90,000, with strong benefits including professional development support, tuition waiver, and retirement contributions.
  • Works within University Libraries, reporting to the Head of Information Services and Creative Media, and supports the College of Education and broader campus communities.