Associate Director for Library Instruction and Research Services

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Associate Director for Library Instruction and Research Services

Job Title : Associate Director for Library Instruction and Research Services

Job Family : Library Faculty

Full-Time / Part-Time : Full time

Compensation Grade : FAC

Pay Type : Salary

Department : Library

Job Summary : The Furman University Libraries seek an Associate Director to guide the Instruction and Research Services Division, (6 library faculty and 5 staff), in developing a vision in alignment with the University's Priorities and Strategic Plan.

Job Description :

The successful candidate will be motivated, adaptable, and forward thinking and will demonstrate initiative and the ability to thrive in a changing and collaborative environment.

This individual will contribute to the advancement of "thriving communities that honor inquiry, promote diversity, strive for equity, appreciate beauty, and act as responsible stewards of our planet" in alignment with the University's Vision.

Reports to : Director of Libraries

Responsibilities :

• Contributes to overall management of the Furman University Libraries as a member of the 4-person Library Leadership Team.
• Works with members of Instruction and Research Services to develop and execute a strategic vision for the division; builds on current strengths and seeks out new opportunities to serve the university community.
• Directs the course-integrated library instruction program, research assistance, and departmental liaison work; serves as librarian for one First Year Writing Experience, is active in the liaison program, and may occasionally serve a shift at the Research Assistance Desk.
• Manages the hiring, mentoring, and evaluation of direct reports; encourages, seeks, and facilitates professional development opportunities for self and division members.
• Is transparent in leadership, fosters a collegial work environment, builds unity and encourages open dialog within the division.
• Values and nurtures the diversity of strengths, contributions, viewpoints, and work styles of library colleagues and those within the broader campus community;

cultivates an environment that prioritizes and bolsters diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Collects, assesses, and disseminates data related to Instruction and Research Services for internal use and external reporting.
• Participates in regional and national professional associations and advances knowledge of current higher education and academic library issues, trends, standards, and emerging technologies.
• As a member of the university faculty, participates fully in faculty governance to provide a voice for the Libraries. This includes activities such as attending faculty meetings and serving on university committees.

Supervises : The Coordinator for Circulation and Research Services and six Research and Instruction Library faculty members, including the Science Librarian and the Music Librarian.

Attributes :

• Experience mentoring, coaching, or evaluating colleagues.
• Holds a proven record of project, organizational, analytical, time management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility and creativity in navigating change.
• Adept at conflict management, diplomacy, and problem solving.

Required Qualifications :

• Master of Library Science (and / or Information Science) from an ALA accredited library school or international equivalent.
• Five or more years of professional academic library experience and the qualifications for appointment at the associate or higher rank.
• Two or more years of progressive leadership and supervisory experience, such as strategic planning, hiring, mentoring, or evaluation of direct reports.
• Experience fostering a collegial work environment, encouraging open dialogue, and facilitating compromise.
• A demonstrated record of developing, delivering, and assessing information literacy instruction.
• Experience working collaboratively with library colleagues and university faculty and staff.
• A proven record of scholarship in the field.
• Familiarity with circulation, collection management, and resource sharing.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Familiarity with standard data collection and assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of a broad variety of academic research resources and databases.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Service on university committees and / or a record of active participation in shared faculty governance.
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices.
• Experience in event programming and / or multi-phased project management.
• Experience with SpringShare products or other web authoring tools.

Salary & Benefits : The minimum salary for this position is $80,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life plans, and a retirement plan (TIAA).

Conference and professional development support is a part of this position.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following : a cover letter, a resume or curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, and a diversity statement of no more than 750 words addressing the applicant's awareness and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, experience promoting these values, and plans to help the Furman University Libraries achieve their vision of becoming a "campus leader in the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating a welcoming environment where every member of the Furman community can connect, discover, and learn."

Applications received by October 12, 2024 will be given preferred consideration.

Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities.

Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.

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