Faculty Director for Libraries Information Technology
The University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries invites applications from
experienced, visionary, and creative librarians to provide leadership and
expertise in information technology services. The Head of the Libraries
Information Technology Department has the title Faculty Director of
Libraries Information Technology (LIT) and reports to the Associate Director
for Administrative Services. The LIT department provides primary
information technology services in support of the University Libraries'
mission and strategic plan. These technologies and services currently
include the Libraries' integrated library system, web servers, other
servers, digital library initiatives, and more than 700 computers and
associated peripherals in multiple campus locations. The faculty director,
along with library and campus colleagues, will play a key role in developing
strategies and future organizational structures to support next generation
library services and resources. The successful candidate will have a strong
theoretical understanding of the role of libraries in higher education.
This position supervises a department of one FTE faculty, eight FTE
technical staff, and student assistants and therefore must effectively plan
and evaluate performance and provide mentoring so that employees can achieve
personal and professional goals. A significant part of the responsibilities
of this position includes research and creative work and service in keeping
with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Requirements for the position include:
* Master's degree from an ALA accredited program in library and
information science or equivalent
* Five years of progressively responsible library information
technology experience in an academic library
* Awareness of the latest developments in IT systems, standards, and
trends as they relate to academic libraries
* Experience in supporting a vendor-provided integrated library
management system
* Ability to solve problems and analyze and architect library
technology frameworks in support of cross-unit library functions
* Ability to effectively develop and provide innovative services and
facilitate change
* Significant supervisory experience that promotes teamwork among
librarians and technical staff
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues and
solutions to a diverse set of stakeholders
* Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.
Preferences include:
* Bachelor's or master's degree in information systems or relevant
degree
* Five or more years of experience in a research library information
technology department
* Experience managing an Innovative Interfaces Millennium system and
associated products
* Ability to effectively collaborate with campus stakeholders
* Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
* Some programming knowledge
* Experience with securing outside funding for technology initiatives
* Evidence of achievement in research and creative work and service
sufficient to merit tenure at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Appointment and Salary:
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month),
tenure-stream faculty member. Depending on demonstrated accomplishments in
research, creative work, and service, appointment will be at the assistant,
associate, or full professor level. The starting salary range is
$85,000-$90,000. Benefits include 22 working days of vacation, ten paid
holidays, liberal sick leave, university group health care plans, group life
insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement/annuity, and support for
scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for
sabbatical leave.
Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by
October 16, 2009. Application must be made online at www.jobsatcu.com,
referring to posting number 808261, and must include a letter of application
specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and
names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three
references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator,
at Dylan.Wiersma_at_colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed
at: <http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobLIT.htm>
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobLIT.htm. The candidate selected
for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in
the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University
of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equity in education and
employment. In addition, the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed
to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To
achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final
applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations
include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when
appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.
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Jina Choi Wakimoto
Faculty Director, Cataloging and Metadata Services
Acting Associate Director for Technical Services
University of Colorado at Boulder
Norlin Library, 184 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0184
Phone: 303-492-3920
Email: jina.wakimoto_at_colorado.edu
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Jina Choi Wakimoto
Faculty Director, Cataloging and Metadata Services
Acting Associate Director for Technical Services
University of Colorado at Boulder
Norlin Library, 184 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0184
Phone: 303-492-3920
Email: jina.wakimoto_at_colorado.edu
Received on Fri Sep 18 2009 - 13:36:37 EDT