From: Amira Aaron <aaaron_at_brandeis.edu>
Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services (Social Sciences)
Brandeis University Library and Technology Services offers a unique and
exciting opportunity for an innovative, energetic, and forward-thinking
professional to serve as a leader in a merged information services
organization,
blending traditional library services with new technologies and concepts in
direct support of teaching, learning and scholarship.
LTS is a nimble, mid-sized organization that emphasizes public service; boasts
robust collections and resourceful staff; encourages excellence, initiative and
innovation; and is engaged in a number of bold and creative initiatives.
These include the implementation of open source learning management and
digital
asset management systems; continued development of a full-service Information
Commons; and deployment of federated searching and electronic resource
management systems.
The Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services (Social Sciences)
provides leadership for and oversees a variety of traditional and contemporary
services offered in support of teaching, learning, and scholarship, focusing
primarily on the Social Sciences. He or she manages a team of Research and
Instruction Librarians and Technology Specialists specializing in these
disciplines
and coordinates closely with the Associate Director for Research and
Instruction
Services in strategic decision-making for the Research and Instruction
Services team
as a whole. The Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services
also provides
leadership to the entire RIS group in the coordination of instruction
programs or the
provision of research assistance services.
Qualifications:A thorough understanding of teaching, learning, and
scholarship in the
Social Sciences is necessary, as is supervisory experience and evidence of
strong
leadership qualities. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the
following areas
are also required: provision of traditional and online library resources;
library collection
development; information, technology, and media literacy programs; and
support of
instructional uses of technology. The successful candidate will also show a
demonstrated
ability to work effectively with faculty, students and staff; effective
interpersonal, verbal, and
written skills; and a commitment to public service. A Masters Degree in
Library Science
and advanced study in a relevant subject area are strongly preferred.
Experience in the following
areas will be helpful: instructional design, pedagogy, multimedia, and
project management.
Please apply at our
site: <http://careers.brandeis.edu>http://careers.brandeis.edu
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If you have questions about this position, I'd be happy to answer
them. Please address them to Amira Aaron at
<mailto:aaaron_at_brandeis.edu>aaaron_at_brandeis.edu.
*Apologies for cross-posting*
Received on Sat Jun 02 2007 - 00:47:55 EDT