[Neasis-l] Job Opening at WPI

[Kris Liberman]

Title:  Associate Director for Research and Instruction - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

 

The Associate Director for Research and Instruction Services is a senior level management position that has primary responsibility for planning, coordinating, and promoting the research and instruction program in the Gordon Library.  This position is a member of the library's administrative team and contributes to decisions on policies, operations, and library budget.  The Associate Director is also responsible for the overall coordination of library-related instructional activities for the Gordon Library, programs on campus, at project centers, and through distance delivery (ADLN). 

- Works closely with faculty to design, develop, and teach a variety of classes, workshops, and course-integrated instruction. 

- Designs and develops online tutorials and provides individual consultations and orientations. 

- Provides expertise and support for instructional technologies used in teaching and learning; participates in collection development activities, reference services, and the liaison program. 

- Evaluates new and existing library programs, services, and resources; compiles/contributes to statistical and other library reports. 

Critical skills needed for this position include leadership and the ability to function effectively in a team environment, flexibility, and a facility for cross and interdepartmental communications. 

This position may include evening and weekend hours. 

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Coordinates the Research and Instruction program for the Gordon Library, including librarian/faculty partnerships, pedagogy and teaching style standards, assessment, professional development and projects

- Directly supervises four full-time and two part-time librarians.  Mentors all others serving on the Information Desk in areas of instruction and reference as needed

- Develops appropriate instructional materials and comprehensive curricular structure to aid users in accessing resources, using a variety of print and electronic formats

- Gathers and analyzes data to develop recommendations and solutions for the improvement and/or implementation of research instruction services, procedures, and organization; assesses the outcomes of these programs

- Provides reference assistance, instruction, and information to library clientele via the Information Desk, telephone, virtually, and through individual appointments

- Provides classroom, individual and virtual instruction to library clientele focusing on the identification, retrieval, and evaluation of information

- Monitors developments and trends in the delivery of research and instructional services in higher education, specifically in academic libraries

- Serves as a bibliographer and a subject specialist in Sciences and Engineering; additional disciplines may be assigned as necessary. 

- Oversees the public image of the library, making sure library publications, signs, web page content and development, are consistent and of high quality. 

-  Participates in development and maintenance of library and information technologies that deliver resources to end users

- Participates in professional activities at a regional and, if possible, national level

- Performs additional duties as assigned  

 

REQUIREMENTS

- American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Masters degree (or equivalent)

- Minimum 5 years professional library experience and prior teaching and supervisory experience

- Demonstrated expertise and knowledge to perform reference and research in electronic and print resources in the fields of science and engineering

- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of information literacy best practices, pedagogy, current issues, and trends in scholarly communication

- Experience in assessment methodologies and skills in planning, managing, and evaluating programs and services

- Demonstrated analytical ability

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills complemented by the ability to take initiatives, be creative, and manage change 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Degree in physical science, mathematics, engineering, or other technical field, advanced degree preferred

- Minimum of two years work experience in a research library emphasizing science or technology

- Minimum of two to five years of teaching experience

- Understanding of digital library technologies with skills at advanced level

- Experience with collection development

- Demonstrated record of ongoing professional development and contribution

- Ability to take initiative, prioritize and meet deadlines

 

 

Please apply online: wpi.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=50807

 

 

Tracey Leger-Hornby, Ph. D.

Assistant Vice President for Library Services 

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

100 Institute Road Worcester, MA  01609

Work: 508-831-5058

Fax: 508-831-5829

eMail: tlh at wpi.edu

Web:  http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/

 

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