TEACH Studio Coordinator

The University of Northern Iowa's Rod Library seeks applications for a leader of its TEACH Studio (Teacher Education and Collaboration Hub), scheduled to open in Fall 2025. With its premier youth literature collection at the core, the TEACH Studio provides spaces and services that support the evolving needs of our future teachers. In addition to new and renovated collaborative spaces, the TEACH Studio will host an array of classroom-centric technology, a tech-enhanced stage for book talks and presentations, and resources to support traditional and online best practices in teaching. And, of course, the space will feature comfortable and cozy areas to encourage visitors to slow down and spend time with a good book. The TEACH Studio is a collaboration with the UNI College of Education and is located at the center of Teacher Education on the main floor of the bustling Schindler Education Center. As a part of Rod Library, the TEACH Studio Coordinator will join a dynamic and collaborative group of faculty and staff dedicated to student success.
 
Responsibilities: Develops, prioritizes, and implements the long-term vision, mission and overall direction of the Teacher Education and Collaboration Hub (TEACH) Studio; develops and implements general and fiscal policies and strategic initiatives with input from Library administration and College of Education (COE) leadership and others as appropriate; identifies existing and projected financial needs, expenditures, required equipment, materials, services and purchases; establishes initiatives and collaborates with on-campus and external partners including regional school libraries; coordinates and chairs the TEACH Advisory Committee and serves on other advisory committees assisting with the advancement of the TEACH Studio’s programs and services; attends COE Leadership meetings and meets regularly with departments in COE; supervises and evaluates merit staff; develops and coordinates the preparation of instructional resources for students and university faculty in collaboration with Rod Library instructional services; and identifies and selects materials to be acquired and/or withdrawn in accordance with the collection development plan.
 
Qualifications: Master’s degree with emphasis in library sciences; at least three years of experience working in a school library, media center or other type of library; and a working knowledge of current educational technologies required. Experience working in a K-12 setting preferred.
 
Application Instructions: Applications received by March 10, 2025, will be given full consideration. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.
 
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
 
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 3/10/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.