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.
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 visit
http://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 at
https://hrsearch.unlv.edu. For assistance
with UNLV's on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment
Services at (702) 895-2894 or
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