Social Science Division Head for Engagement and Outreach
- Employer
- Arizona State University Libraries
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Salary
- Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 27, 2017
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Administration
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Social Science Division Head for Engagement and Outreach
Are you interested in working at the most innovative university in the country?
Ranked #1 for innovation two years in a row by U.S. News and World Report, Arizona State University has become the foundational model for a new paradigm for public higher education – committed to access, excellence and impact – and is now actively engaged in building a new library for the 21st century. ASU Library, serving as a critical gateway to ASU’s growing research and knowledge enterprise, works to collaborate, educate and innovate across disciplines, communities and technologies, while leveraging key research and learning opportunities that are unique to ASU.
This is an ideal position for diverse, dynamic, collaborative and entrepreneurial team players dedicated to leading and shaping the future of instructional support and research endeavors in the ASU Library and its communities. S/He would lead a team of embedded librarians working closely with colleges and student success initiatives where the Library can have the greatest impact.
This senior position will report to the Associate University Librarian for Engagement and Learning Services and be responsible for a team of librarians embedded in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts and other constituents across the ASU campuses.
The successful candidate must have an excellent understanding of scholarly information across multiple disciplinary fields, and connect researchers and learners with all information resources both within and beyond the physical library. The successful candidate will work successfully with campus partners across departments and institutes, and seek to build strong multidisciplinary relationships with faculty in these programs, in order to further both research and student learning. The successful candidate is committed to students’ academic success at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a Social Science or Business discipline
• At least 6 year’s professional experience in an academic library
• Supervisory experience
• Record of scholarly publications and/or presentations.
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member
• Demonstrated understanding of the research process and data lifecycle in sciences
• Demonstrated ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with all faculty, students, library staff
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in leading and identifying opportunities to implement and support emerging literacy instruction with campus curricular priorities to design and develop collaborative courses, modules, and research that support curriculum design.
• Experience in providing reference consultations and instructional services
• Grant writing experience
• Experience with sponsored research
Salary and Rank: This is a continuing
appointment track academic professional position
Associate/Librarian Rank and salary dependent upon
experience.
ASU Library is a strong supporter of student success and a critical
partner in realizing the New American University mission of
access, excellence and impact. Success at ASU is measured not by
whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they
succeed.
A center of energy, imagination and innovation, ASU Library is home
to nine library facilities across five ASU campus locations –
providing students and faculty access to millions of information
resources, world-class collections, outstanding study spaces,
advanced data centers and a suite of makerspaces and creative
services. More information about the library can be found at
lib.asu.edu.
Application Procedures: Application packet
consists of a cover letter, comprehensive vita or resume, and
names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of 3
recent professional references. The application should be
sent as a single (one) complete electronic file to Lillie
Johnson, Lillie.Johnson@asu.edu.
Questions about the position and search should be directed to
Tomalee Doan, Tomalee.Doan@asu.edu.
Application Deadline: Application deadline is August 11, 2017;
applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter until the
search is closed.
Other Information: Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. A background check is required for employment. For more information regarding ASU and the visit our web site: www.asu.edu. For the Tempe and/or Phoenix area, please visit www.visitarizona.com.
Arizona State University’s Charter animates an institution “measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes, and how they succeed.” Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
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