Assistant Director for Research and Instruction

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

George C. Gordon Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 1st, 2015

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Worcester, MA

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Gordon Library

 The Assistant Director for Research and Instruction Services leads all aspects of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Gordon Library’s instructional and research support services. The position oversees a dynamic team of five professional librarians and serves as an integral part of the Library’s leadership team.

The ideal candidate will possess both a creative vision and a strong commitment to practical innovation in developing research support strategies and information instructional services to align with WPI’s intensive, project-based and global undergraduate curriculum, as well as graduate and professional programs and faculty research endeavors. Experience with strategic planning, assessment, and resource allocation within an academic library or similar environment, information literacy programs design and implementation, staff recruitment and management, and a demonstrated commitment to collaboration are all essential. Engagement with the professional community and a working knowledge of emerging trends in academic librarianship are also a must.

 Benefits at WPI are competitive and include free parking in a new garage facility (how many schools can say that?)

 For full position description and to apply, visit https://careers.wpi.edu/postings/2551

Additional Info & Requirements
  • Demonstrated expertise with and knowledge of electronic and print resources in the fields of science and engineering.
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of information literacy best practices, pedagogy, current issues, and trends in scholarly communication.
  • Experience in assessment methodologies and skills in planning, managing and evaluating programs and services.
  • Success in mentoring, developing, and leading staff with a collaborative and open approach.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Interpersonal and teamwork skills complemented by the ability to take initiatives and manage change.
  • Demonstrated record of ongoing activity and contribution (publications or presentations) in professional organizations.
HR Info

For full position description and to apply, visit https://careers.wpi.edu/postings/2551

Posted May 30, 2015