Director | University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Military Veterans
at HERC- Southeast
This position serves 50% as Director of the Teaching & Learning Resource center and the SELF Design Studio and 50% as Instructional Staff for the M.L.I.S. program in the Information, Library & Research Sciences Department.
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Services, the Director of the TRC leads a team providing outstanding service to UNCG students, faculty, staff, and the community. The Director of the TRC is responsible for the development of the department collections; oversight of public and technical services; staff supervision, consisting of one part time librarian, one fulltime support staff and a variety of Graduate Assistant and undergraduate student workers; facilities planning; education reference and instruction; campus and community outreach; acting as a liaison with the College of Education; university, school, department, and professional committees. This is a 12-month Exempt from the Human Resources Act ( EHRA ) staff position.
Responsibilities in the department include assisting with program coordination, teaching school library courses, supervising school library practica and capstone field experiences and helping to advance the goals of the program through recruiting, marketing and outreach.
Either a doctorate in LIS (or closely related field) plus two years professional experience in a school library OR a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (or closely related degree) with at least five years post MLIS library experience, at least two of which are in a school library, plus a record including a mix of some of the following: presentations, publications, special licensures or certifications, professional service, and/or teaching awards.
Flexibility and efficiency when dealing with multiple demands.
Demonstrate the necessary personal skills to work independently and incorporate feedback from supervisors into continuous professional improvement.
Work collaboratively with peers to establish and maintain a positive work climate.
Ability to speak publicly
Additional required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Greensboro, NC
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