Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a visionary leader to join our team as the Department Head of Teaching and Learning at the University of Colorado Denver's Auraria Library. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education and research support services for our diverse student body. If you are a dynamic, student-focused educator with a passion for innovation and collaboration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of nine faculty, two staff, and four to six student assistants in the development and implementation of information literacy instruction and research services.
- Provide guidance and expertise to help the department build and implement a programmatic instruction plan for the campus's academic programs, including face-to-face and virtual modes of delivery.
- Collaborate with campus partners to integrate instructional services throughout campus programs, including integration into the three campus learning management systems.
- Develop and manage the library's research help services, including service modalities, staffing accountability, assessment, and training.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of cross-departmental public services and serve on Library and campus-wide committees and CU Denver faculty governance.
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Library or Information Science, or equivalent advanced degree, from an accredited university or college.
- Experience in instructional, curriculum, and pedagogy in an academic or research library.
- Supervisory experience in an academic or research library.
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends in information literacy instruction, including inclusive pedagogical practices, learning technologies, and student learning assessment.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary range: $74,000 - $78,000 per year.
- Generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- A dynamic and diverse work environment.
How to Apply:
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