Director for Access, Discovery & Systems /Assistant or Associate Professor

TITLE/RANK:  Director for Access, Discovery & Systems /Assistant or Associate Professor

HIRING UNIT: Library & Information Services

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Director for Access, Discovery & Systems leads the Access, Discovery & Systems division of Library & Information Services (LIS). They work collaboratively with LIS administration to direct the work of faculty and staff in the division.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• In collaboration with LIS administration, direct the work of faculty and staff in the Access, Discovery & Systems division
• Collaborate with the Director for Research, Teaching & Learning to ensure smooth operations of LIS
• In consultation with the Director for Research, Teaching & Learning, develop and implement changes to library spaces and services based on data and current student and faculty needs
• Engage in research and contribute through service at the institutional and professional levels suitable to

  the assignment and rank

• Empower staff and faculty to be creative problem solvers and innovators
• Serve as a subject liaison
• Seek out and work with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and perspectives to support campus-wide initiatives and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) initiatives of LIS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited graduate program in library and/or information science
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an academic library as a professional librarian
• Possess a collaborative approach to solving problems and working with others in a library environment
• Ability to respond positively to direct feedback and make necessary adjustments
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in access and discovery services in academic libraries
• Good understanding of the broad array of systems used in academic libraries
• Knowledge of best practices in collection management across disciplines
• Demonstrated initiative and flexibility, as well as the ability to adapt to and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment
• Good understanding of the evolving needs of students and faculty in higher education, including the utilization of library space
• Awareness of the challenges of and opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to librarianship and higher education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to contribute to the profession via research and service

Preferred:

• Second advanced degree

• Experience as a subject liaison

Terms of Appointment
Assistant or Associate Professor, 12-month continuing contract, tenure-track position.

Source of Funds
State

Salary
Minimum of $70,000. Negotiable dependent upon credentials and experience. Excellent benefits program. 

Application Process
To apply for this position, please submit a letter of application, a DEIA statement, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and transcripts in one pdf via email to: kiwilki@siue.edu

Application Deadline
Application packages must be submitted by July 23, 2021. 

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