Teaching & Learning Dept Head

University of Colorado | Denver

Official Title: Instructional, Research, and Clinical (IRC) Faculty

Working Title: Teaching and Learning, Department Head

FTE: Full time (100% FTE)

Salary Range: $77,000 - $80,000

Position #00350239 – Requisition #33834

About the University of Colorado - Denver

The University of Colorado Denver is the state’s premier public urban research university and equity- serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future -focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu .

Job Description

*Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The Teaching and Learning, Department Head leads the Auraria Library’s efforts in planning, implementing, and managing information literacy instruction, outreach, and research services.  This position provides leadership for all issues related to the library’s educational role such as student learning, online education, first-year and transfer, curriculum planning, student learning assessment, and instructor development as well as   areas related to the library’s research support role such as scholarly communication, data literacy and support, citation management, research consultations, and campus research recognition and promotion. In response to strategic campus shifts toward hybrid modalities and a new emphasis on research, the Department Head will build an understanding of the library’s role and a framework for advancing the teaching and research missions across campus.

The Department Head leads nine library faculty, a university staff member, and a classified staff member, as well as multiple student assistants.  The Department Head, who reports to the Research, Learning, and User Services, Associate Director is an active member of the public services leadership group, manages the library’s research help services, and participates in the development and evaluation of cross-departmental public services.  The successful candidate is a dynamic, student-focused educator with demonstrated leadership skills who continually transforms and assesses education, research services, and outreach services by gathering and using quantitative and qualitative data to inform planning while actively monitoring the campus curriculum and scholarship. 

As a Library faculty member, the librarian participates on Library and campus-wide committees and in CU Denver faculty governance. 

Located in downtown Denver, Colorado, the Auraria Campus is home to three institutions of higher education – University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver – both MSU and CCD are Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), and CU Denver is finalizing its HSI and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) designations. The Auraria Library serves the campus’ over 35,000 students, the majority of whom are from the first-generation in their family to enroll in higher education. The majority of our students are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color, and we also serve large populations of veterans, transfer students, adult learners, and other populations that have been historically underserved. Auraria Library is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from candidates across all dimensions and identities. The library seeks candidates who embrace a multicultural, diverse, and inclusive workplace, and who strive to incorporate those values in their work and interactions.  While the University of Colorado Denver is required to perform a background check during the hiring process, as part of the library’s ongoing commitment to increasing equity this information will not exclude you from being considered for this position and we encourage everyone, regardless of their status, to apply. Please see our library values and diversity initiatives . 

Reports To

Research, Learning and User Services, Associate Director

Supervision Exercised

Leads a department of eleven faculty with direct supervision of six faculty.

What you will do:

Leadership in Instruction, Research Support, and Outreach

·         Leads a department of librarians responsible for implementing instructional services, research support, and outreach, including workload distribution, goal setting, and performance evaluation.

·         Continues to build and implement a programmatic instruction plan for the campus’s academic programs, including face-to-face and virtual modes of delivery.

·         Continues to build on existing campus outreach activities, including student, faculty, and staff orientations, campus-wide events, and events promoting library services and resources.

·         Oversees the development of a suite of research support services to meet the needs of scholarly research being conducted on campus.

·         Leads coordination with campus partners to integrate instructional services throughout campus programs, including integration into the three campus learning management systems.

·         Oversees creation, implementation, marketing, and assessment of digital learning objects (tutorials, etc.) to support educational and research needs.

·         Conceptualizes and oversees the library’s web content regarding education, research support, and outreach.

·         Oversees training and professional development opportunities for the department’s faculty and staff on all aspects of library instruction, including theory, pedagogy, best practices, and available resources.

·         Recommends acquisition of tools/resources (e.g., software/hardware) to support the work of the department and coordinates necessary training for those tools/resources.

·         Oversees the Library’s research help services, including methods of offering service, staffing, hours of operation, assessment, and training.

·         Oversees the library’s institutional repository, ensuring collaboration with Special and Digital Collections on issues related to a shared platform which hosts both the IR and Digital Collections.

Organizational Leadership and Campus Partnerships

·         Serves on/collaborates with campus curriculum and instruction committees, First Year Experience offices, educational technology offices, and related campus departments/units and on Library committees and task forces.

·         Communicates with campus faculty development centers and other campus and external partners to create programming and services to support the teaching missions of the three institutions.

·         Leads the effort for the Library to be recognized across campus as an active contributor to student, faculty, and staff learning.

Organizational Leadership and Campus Partnerships, cont.

·         Communicates with clarity and transparency with internal and external stakeholders.

·         Leads programmatic outreach to the academic departments and student services offices.

·         Actively promotes an environment of continual improvement by engaging in ongoing learning, information sharing, and professional development as a member of the Auraria Library learning organization.

Other

·         Collaborates with the Head of Access and User Services, Head of Information Technology and Web Services, Head of Collection Development and Strategies and Head of Discovery Systems and Metadata to plan, develop, and implement cross-departmental public services with the aim of excellent over-all user experience. 

·         Collaborates with other library units and Teams to develop services as needed.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Leadership and Service

·         Participates on Library and campus-wide committees and CU Denver faculty governance.

Please Note:

This description is a summary only and outlining the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at $77,000 - $80,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits:  https:// www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by July 5th, 2024, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.  

Required Application Materials: 

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 
• A current CV/resume 
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) 

Questions should be directed to Kevin Lawless: [email protected].

Background Check Policy 

The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment. 

Diversity and Equity 

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] ​.  

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment. 

Qualifications

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications):

·         Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or equivalent advanced degree.

·         Experience leading an instruction program in an academic or research library.

·         Supervisory experience in an academic or research library.

Preferred Qualifications to possess (Preferred Qualifications):

·         Experience employing quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies for programmatic student learning assessment.

·         Experience leading or developing research support services in an academic or research library.

·         Demonstrated experience working successfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

·         Experience supervising faculty.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends in information literacy instruction, including inclusive pedagogical practices, learning technologies, and student learning assessment.

·         Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends in library research support services, including data support and use tools, scholarly publishing, and institutional repositories. 

·         Ability to lead and manage inter-departmental teams.

·         Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative environment and to contribute to professional service.

·         Ability to create exciting, future-oriented instruction, research support, and outreach programs.

·         Demonstrated experience building working relationships and collaborations with academic programs and/or faculty at an institution of higher education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, cont.

·         Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends that affect academic libraries and higher education.

·         Demonstrated commitment to professional activity/service, especially in instruction, student learning, or research services.

·         Demonstrated interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Conditions of Employment:

As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: • A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications • A current CV/resume • List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Kevin Lawless: [email protected]

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Application Materials Instructions: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by July 5th, 2024, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. 

Job Category: Academic Services 

Primary Location: Denver 

Department: Denver - 30124 - LIB LIBRARY 

Schedule: Full-time 

Posting Date: June 6th, 2024 

Unposting Date: July 5th, 2024, 11:59:00 PM 

Posting Contact Name: Kevin Lawless 

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]  

Position Number: 00350239