CDL: Head, Instruction and Outreach - University of Arkansas Position Vacancy

Head, Instruction and Outreach - University of Arkansas Position Vacancy
From: Judy Ganson <jganson_at_uark.edu>

Head, Instruction and Outreach

The University of Arkansas Libraries seek applications and nominations 
for the position of Head, Instruction and Outreach. The head leads the 
department made up of subject librarians for agriculture, business, 
education, engineering, geosciences, social and life sciences, and 
mathematics and works with all librarians who provide collection 
development and instruction to deliver effective services to students 
and faculty in classrooms, academic departments, residence halls, and 
the University’s Global Campus.

Working in an environment where constant change and transformation 
occur, the head provides collaborative leadership in the development and 
assessment of an effective and engaging library instructional program in 
conjunction with the collection management program to meet the 
information requirements of the teaching and research programs of the 
university and promotes the library and its resources. Responsibilities 
of this position include research and creative work and service in 
keeping with the faculty requirements of the University of Arkansas. The 
successful candidate must have demonstrated accomplishments in 
performance, scholarly activity, and professional service to meet 
criteria for appointment at the level of librarian/professor. A dossier 
will be required for appointment and hiring.

Qualifications. Required: A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited 
program and a minimum of seven years of experience with research and 
instruction programs and collection development in support of both 
undergraduate and graduate research programs; demonstrated experience 
with assessment tools and strategies; and demonstrated understanding of, 
and receptiveness to, the uses of emerging technologies, such as 
Blackboard Collaborate, to meet changing user needs. A strong commitment 
to providing effective customer service; excellent interpersonal skills 
encompassing the ability to work collegially as a member of a team; 
strong analytical and organizational skills; and excellent written and 
oral communication skills. Preferred: Knowledge of trends and issues in 
scholarly communications; experience with delivering research and 
instructional services in a distance education or virtual environment; 
and demonstrated success with managing or coordinating projects and/or 
people.

Rank and Salary: Tenure-track, twelve-month faculty appointment at the 
rank of Librarian / Professor. Salary: $75,000.

Benefits: Relocation allowance available. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, 
Fidelity Mutual Fund, or the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement 
System, 22 days of annual leave, tuition reduction, and health insurance.

Background: The University of Arkansas places students first by 
enhancing academic programs, creating an engaging campus life, reducing 
obstacles, enhancing diversity, improving graduation rates, and 
marshaling the expertise of the faculty, staff, and students. The 
University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research 
university with very high levels of research activity (RU/VH). The 
University provides a superior campus landscape and environment while 
designing and building world class facilities. The funding for research 
awards and research expenditures continues to grow and so do the 
academic programs offered. The University Libraries share in the 
stewardship of the University’s goals and takes responsibility for the 
health of the research and teaching collections as well as programs that 
further support the academic mission. For more information, visit the 
Libraries’ home page (http://libinfo.uark.edu). The University of 
Arkansas campus (http://www.uark.edu/) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a 
student enrollment of more than 25,000, is the flagship campus of the 
University of Arkansas System. With a population of approximately 
460,000, the northwest Arkansas region is home to two Fortune 100 
company headquarters. This thriving region offers numerous cultural 
venues, such as the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Walton 
Arts Center, and the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. 
(http://www.collegetownprofile.com/arkansas/universityofarkansas/index.html) 


Application deadline and contact information. Women and minorities are 
encouraged to apply. Completed applications received by July 8, 2014, 
will receive full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as 
necessary to fill the position. Send letter of application, résumé, and 
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references to 
libhrofc_at_uark.edu to the attention of Jeff Banks, Assistant Director for 
Library Human Resources and Diversity Programs, University of Arkansas 
Libraries, 365 N. McIlroy Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701-4002.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
institution. The University welcomes applications without regard to age, 
race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, 
religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military 
service, genetic information or sexual orientation. Persons must have 
proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day 
of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure 
under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.