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Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Details
Title | Director of Research Data Services |
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Appointment Status | Tenure |
Department | IU Bloomington Libraries |
Location | Bloomington |
Position Summary | IU Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, and team-oriented leader to provide strategy and direction in the Director of Research Data Services position. This is a new leadership opportunity for an individual with experience and vision to develop, deliver, and assess a broad suite of research data services, including GIS and geospatial data and data repository and discovery services. This position guides the growth and provision of IU Libraries’ research data services and participation in campus and university initiatives related to research data. The Director of Research Data Services will also provide leadership for various partnerships associated with research data initiatives, actively participating in developing the IU Research Data Commons and building programs that support and foster a culture of open data stewardship and discovery. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of strategically advancing research data initiatives, engaging with campus researchers and university partners, and establishing and promoting research data programs in collaboration with library, campus, and university colleagues. With a vision for growth, they will proactively advance and support IU Libraries’ alignment and integration into campus and university strategic priorities. The Director of Research Data Services will involve developing and maintaining a broad range of strategic partnerships, working collaboratively and in consultation on functions, resources, and programs, and capitalizing on IU Libraries’ distinct interdisciplinary and technical expertise. This position, reporting to the IU Libraries-Bloomington Associate Dean for Organizational Strategy and Scholarly Communication, offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development. Research Data Services is a growing area in IU Libraries, and the department is expected to expand over time with the Director’s guidance and leadership. The Director of Research Data Services collaborates closely with colleagues across IU’s research campuses (Bloomington and Indianapolis) and other IU Libraries directors to coordinate strategic operations and ensure progress toward goals and priorities. The incumbent will work with various library, campus, and university colleagues to advance initiatives associated with research data services and infrastructure. The Director of Research Data Services is a member of the IU Libraries Director Council and advises the administration on organizational planning, financial planning, and policy development. TENURE STATUS This is a unique opportunity for individuals looking for flexibility in their career path. The Director of Research Data Services appointment can be tenured/tenure-track or non-tenure-track, depending on the qualifications and preference of the successful candidate. Non-tenure-track appoinments may include a probationary period and have a possibility for a long-term contract. Tenure-track appointees must have the demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position at the IU Libraries. (https://libraries.indiana.edu/file/promotion-and-tenure-criteria-iub-librarians-pdf ) RESPONSIBILITIES
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Basic Qualifications | Applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences satisfy the minimum qualifications in ways that may not be obvious.
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Department Contact for Questions | Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 – Phone: 812-855-8196 – Fax: 812-855-2576 – Email: [email protected] . Expected start date: October 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible. |
Additional Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications are not required, and IU Libraries is committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred skills.
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Salary and Rank | $80,000 - $110,000/year |
Special Instructions | Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by August 12, 2024, will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com . Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Jennifer Chaffin, Director of Human Resources, Libraries Human Resources, Herman B Wells Library 205, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405 – Phone: 812-855-8196 – Fax: 812-855-2576 – Email: [email protected] . Expected start date: October 1, 2024. Please note that this date is flexible. For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to https://www.indiana.edu/ . For information about working and living in Bloomington, Indiana: https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/work-life/index.html Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. “Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.” |
For Best Consideration Date | 08/12/2024 |
Expected Start Date | 10/01/2024 |
Posting/OAA # | IU-100892-2024 |
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