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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 the Gemmill Library of Engineering, Mathematics & Physics. This position leads a team of Libraries faculty and staff and is responsible for aligning branch library services and collections with the information needs of the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the departments of Physics and Mathematics, as well as a system of world-class research institutes. The Branch Head is a key member of a team of science librarians, and, with the Director of the Sciences Department, further initiates and develops departmental missions and objectives. These include embracing an increasingly electronic collection and patron-driven acquisition models, expanded instructional support for students, the reinvention of branch libraries as communal spaces embedded in their disciplines, and advocacy for change in scholarly communication. A significant part of the responsibilities of this position includes research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder. The position reports to the Director of the Sciences Department in the University Libraries.

The Gemmill Library serves several of our campus’s most distinguished academic units, including the top-ranked Engineering school in the Rocky Mountain region and a Physics department with four Nobel laureates. The Library is committed to reinventing branch library services. A recent remodel created more collaborative spaces with appropriate technology, and efforts to create informal and intentional learning spaces are ongoing. Coupled with significantly expanded partnerships and instruction efforts, the Library has seen growing student enthusiasm with the space and its services. In order to build on this momentum, we are looking for a creative, dynamic librarian who understands the information needs of engineers and scientists as well as the ongoing evolution of library roles and services.

Responsibilities include:

• Guide operations of branch;
• Guide and participate in liaison activities directed toward students and faculty in engineering, mathematics, and physics, including instruction, research services, and collection development;
• Supervise and support the development of three staff members, one faculty librarian, and over one dozen student assistants;
• Work collaboratively within the Sciences Department and among other departments to further Libraries-wide organizational goals;
• Actively engage in College of Engineering and Applied Science and campus-wide STEM educational and research initiatives;
• Ensure the Libraries collections and services meet criteria set forth by Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET) and other related accreditation standards.

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. 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

Position Requirements:

Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school;
• Two years of experience providing information services to scientists and engineers
• Three years’ experience in a research library, including at least two in instruction activities;
• One year supervisory experience in a library;
• Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communication and research data service issues;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences, with ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students from around the world;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Record of research or professional service.

Desirable Qualifications:

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in the sciences or engineering;
• Experience in collection development for the sciences and/or engineering;
• Experience in guiding transformation of library services, collections, and spaces;
• Experience assessing library services

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

Dylan Wiersma

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by March 20, 2015, in order to receive full consideration. Application must be made online at http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/96024 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 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.