Head of Research and Instruction Services
Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Head of Research and Instruction Services
Posting Number
P1660F
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Auburn University Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and
user-centered leader to guide and direct the Research and
Instruction Services Department. The Head of Research and
Instruction Services will provide strategic leadership in
developing, implementing, and assessing innovative and adaptive
pedagogical and research practices which utilize state-of-the-art
learning spaces and support Auburn University's excellent teaching
and growing research enterprise as an R1 institution. The
individual in this position will lead a diverse department of
library faculty with responsibilities in areas that include
information literacy instruction, reference services, student
learning and engagement, and subject liaison coordination.
Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Head of Research and
Instruction Services will work collaboratively with the Libraries'
leadership team members to carry out the strategic goals of Auburn
University Libraries. This twelve-month tenure-track faculty
position requires professional and scholarly activity as well as
service on library and university committees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
SALARY / BENEFITS: Minimum salary of $90,000. Rank and salary will
be commensurate with experience/qualifications. This is a
twelve-month tenure-track position. Benefits include 20 days of
vacation leave/12 days of sick leave per year; participation in
State Teachers' Retirement System (mandatory); additional voluntary
retirement plans available; health/dental/life/disability
insurance.
To apply, visit: www.auemployment.com.
Auburn University Libraries is a member of the Association of
Research Libraries (ARL), Association of Southeastern Research
Libraries (ASERL), HathiTrust, Coalition for Networked Information
(CNI), and other organizations of academic institutions. The
Libraries completed a strategic plan in alignment with the Auburn
University Strategic Plan which is available at:
https://www.lib.auburn.edu/strategicplan/AUL_Strategic_Plan_2019-24.pdf.
Auburn University is one of the nation's premier public land-grant
institutions. In 2024, it was ranked 47th among public universities
by U.S. News and World Report. Auburn maintains high levels of
research activity and high standards for teaching excellence,
offering Bachelor's, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral
degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the
arts and sciences. Its 2023 enrollment of 33,015 students includes
26,874 undergraduates and 6,141 graduate and professional students.
The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to
academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student
engagement, and its beautiful campus.
Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of
the "best small towns in America," with moderate climate and easy
access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational
facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor
between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined
Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over
500,000, with excellent public-school systems and regional medical
centers.
Auburn University is understanding of, and sensitive to the family
needs of faculty, including dual- career couples. Additional
information can be found on our website:
http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/pdf/guidelines-dual-career-services.pdf.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Desired Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application review process begins March 20, 2024, and will continue
until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for
appointment. A complete application must include a letter of
interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names of three
current, professional references (please include mailing addresses,
e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers). The candidate selected
for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to
work in the United States at the time appointment is scheduled to
begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of
employment. For questions, contact the search committee chair,
Kasia Leousis at ksl0008@auburn.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/04/2024
Close Date
EEO Statement
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment
opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex,
religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or any other classification protected by applicable
law.
Open Until Filled
No
References required for this position?
Yes
If yes, minimum number requested
3
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