Head of Music Branch Library

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Boulder

Application Deadline

Apply By Mar 15th, 2015

Wages

$60,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Boulder, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the position of Head of Music Branch Library. This is a tenure-stream faculty position reporting to the Director of Arts & Humanities in the University Libraries.  The Waltz Music Library serves a research-intensive and performance-intensive College of Music at the University of Colorado Boulder as well as students and faculty across campus with interest in music. The branch library holds one of the most extensive music collections in the Western United States and includes comprehensive collections in several musical areas, including early American sheet music, tune books and hymnals, and French music, as well as other areas of particular strength. The branch library is part of the Arts & Humanities department in the library system. The Head of Music provides strategic guidance and direction for the branch; keeps abreast of changes in the field of music librarianship; manages a staff of 0.5 FTE librarian, 4 FTE staff, and 15 part-time student assistants; participates in collection development; and builds strong connections with the College of Music. Personnel management is an essential component of this position.

Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are research/creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.

Appointment and Salary:   

The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty member. Minimum starting salary is $60,000.  Depending upon professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service, appointment may be at the level of assistant professor or above.  Preference will be given to candidates eligible to be hired at the associate professor level or above.  The salary is competitive and benefits include 22 working days vacation; 10 paid holidays; liberal sick leave; University group health care plan; group life insurance; TIAA/CREF, Fidelity, or Vanguard retirement/annuity; and support for scholarly/professional activities.  Tenured faculty members are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Additional Info & Requirements

Requirements:

Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:

  • Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent
  • A degree in music or similar field
  • Professional experience in an academic or research library
  • Experience in management/supervision
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion
  • Potential for research, scholarly work and/or professional achievement
  • Creative ideas about services and service assessment in a music context

Desirable Qualifications:

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

  • Graduate degree in music
  • Experience providing reference or instruction in an academic or research library setting
  • Interest in working with underrepresented or at-risk undergraduates
  • Experience in a music library or separate music collection
  • Reading knowledge of a non-English language
  • Record of research or professional service at the national level

The Community

About the University and Libraries:

As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country.  As one of 34 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU)—and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region—we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

CU-Boulder has blossomed in size and quality since we opened our doors in 1877—attracting superb faculty, staff, and students and building strong programs in the sciences, engineering, business, law, arts, humanities, education, music, and many other disciplines.

Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the great comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service.  The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, talented, and passionate people who share this vision and mission.  Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank.  The Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, holds the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audio-visual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers and computer-based resources. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus, and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.

About Boulder, Colorado:

Boulder and the surrounding area is known as one of the best places to live because of its spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere.  At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest.  Over 80 miles of pedestrian and bike paths, as well as a convenient bus system, provide transportation around town and to the Denver metropolitan area. Photographers, music lovers, rock climbers, Olympians, artists, and others are drawn to this great city because of its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and fabulous amenities. Boulder is just three hours from 11 ski resorts, 40 minutes from Denver, and moments from 43,000 acres of open space and trails. 

HR Info

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by March 15, 2015, in order to receive full consideration.  Application must be made online at http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/94241 and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references.  Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@Colorado.EDU.   The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/jobHeadMusicBranch.htm.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin.  The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce.  We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.   Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu.  In addition, the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community.  To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment.  Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

Posted Jan 13, 2015