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Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services (Social Sciences)
-- Brandeis University -- Massachusetts
Brandeis University Library and Technology Services (LTS) 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.
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.
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