Institution: *University of Nevada Las Vegas <http://www.unlv.edu/>*
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Category:
* Faculty - Science - Library and Information Science
* Admin - Libraries
Posted: 02/22/2013
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time
Announcement Number: 13086
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries invites applications for
Head, New Media.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 27,000
students and 2,800 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research,
and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in
hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law,
architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts,
sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and
two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. In 2009 the Brookings
Institution in Washington, DC established Brookings Mountain West on the
UNLV campus to study the region. For more information, visit us on-line
at:http://www.unlv.edu <http://www.unlv.edu/>.
PROFILE of the LIBRARIES DIVISION
This position is located within the Libraries' Division of Research and
Education. In support of the University Libraries' mission and shared
values, the Research and Education Division fosters collaborations that
contribute to our users' academic success, research, and lifelong
learning. The Division positively impacts student learning and supports
the research and scholarly agenda of the University. This mission is
realized through: instruction of learners using a variety of methods and
tools, partnerships with faculty to create an integrated, assessable,
information literacy-focused curriculum, provision of targeted
information resources, expert, point-of need research assistance, and a
commitment to fostering competencies for lifelong inquiry.
ROLE of the POSITION
This new position will manage a core of five staff to re-envision a
library department (formerly Media and Computer Services) to focus on
new media-on-demand access to services and content anytime, anywhere, on
any digital device. Informing the work of the Libraries Systems and Web
and Application Development Services Departments, the New Media
Department will provide an interface between user needs and expectations
and the Libraries' physical technology and virtual presence.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research and Education, the Head of
New Media will collaborate across divisions to help implement the
Libraries' public technology vision through services, public spaces, and
web presence. Responsibilities include providing leadership on website
usability and content; keeping current with best practices for
implementing new technology in support of digital and media literacy;
developing and coordinating workshops and programs to educate Libraries
staff and users about technology within the public computing
environment; investigating methodologies and best practices for
creating, promoting, and disseminating student-authored content; and
conducting ongoing assessments related to New Media's programming to
assist in formulating policy and determining strategic directions. The
Head of New Media will work with others to explore and evaluate
technology solutions to meet user and organizational needs and
experiment with and develop technologies and their applications for
library services. The Head of New Media will also work with Collection
Management staff to identify optimal ways for discovery, access, and use
of media collections and will serve as the Libraries' liaison to campus
entities, such as the Disability Resource Center, the Office of
Information Technology (WebCampus and Instructional Technology Services
units) and Online Education. It will be important for the Head of New
Media to collaborate with fellow department heads in leading the
creation of programs and services for the UNLV community that will
advance the research enterprise and foster a climate of scholarly
inquiry and student achievement while continuously enhancing the user
experience.
As a tenure-track library faculty member, the incumbent will be expected
to work collaboratively with others; engage in scholarly activities; and
provide service to the university, the community, and the profession in
accordance with Libraries and University standards for promotion and
tenure. The Head of New Media will have demonstrated the ability to work
in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, and
innovative attitude, and he or she will have a proven capacity to work
effectively and collegially in teams with staff at all levels as well as
with faculty and students.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
As a strong partner in student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical
thinking and lifelong learning with innovative services, entrepreneurial
staff, over one million volumes, outstanding digital collections,
up-to-date technology and internationally renowned Special Collections
in four modern, flexible facilities. We are an organization committed to
continuous improvement as informed by data and other evidence collected
through review processes such as Lean as well as a wide range of other
organizational assessments. We welcome individuals with diverse
backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 100 experienced
faculty librarians and staff members supporting teaching, learning,
research and creative endeavors at one of the nation's fastest growing
universities. For more information, please
visithttp://www.library.unlv.edu/employment
QUALIFICATIONS
*Required:*A master's degree from a program accredited by the American
Library Association; supervisory or managerial experience; familiarity
with digitization and delivery of digital content; experience or
coursework associated with the technologies used to support user access
to and use of electronic information resources and common productivity
tools; knowledge of media distribution and streaming video solutions;
demonstrated commitment to user-focused services and experience working
collaboratively and constructively with a wide range of groups and
individuals; evidence of energy, creativity, initiative and commitment
to professional growth; the ability to work independently and
collegially; excellent written and oral communication skills; and a
record of professional engagement and scholarship.
*Preferred:*Two or more years as a manager and supervisor of full time
staff in a an academic library; experience with initiatives in support
of digital and media literacy; demonstrated experience in developing
working partnerships with academic departments and other campus
communities; demonstrated project management experience; and experience,
reputation, and scholarship record sufficient to meet criteria for
appointment as a tenured faculty member.
SALARY RANGE
This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position at Rank II or III
(equivalent to an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor). Salaries
are competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and
dependent upon labor market. Position is contingent upon funding.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications
and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at
least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants
should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific
reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because
this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be
based. The review of materials will begin March 15, 2013, and will
continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to
Jennifer Fabbi, and are to be submitted via on-line application
athttps://hrsearch.unlv.edu <https://hrsearch.unlv.edu/>. For assistance
with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services
at (702) 895-2894 [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Application Information
Contact: University of Nevada Las Vegas
Online App. Form: https://hrsearch.unlv.edu <https://hrsearch.unlv.edu/>
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Emerging Technologies Librarian
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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