• Job Description

  Req#: R-072216

  Job Title

  Director of Learning and Engagement

  Agency

  Texas A&M University

  Department

  Libraries

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  $8,665.00 monthly

  Job Location

  College Station, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  Here's a Glimpse of the Job

  Are you interested in providing leadership and direction for the educational initiatives, community engagement, and learning experiences for the Texas A&M University Libraries? As the Director of Learning and Engagement, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the department, while also collaborating with other library units on the delivery of a comprehensive instruction program. You will apply your expertise to implement and improve the Libraries’ information literacy, outreach, and student success programs. Additionally, you will lead the Learning and Engagement Division to improve the culture of teaching and learning excellence and to strengthen the library’s capacity to support the university’s curriculum.

  Opportunities to Contribute:

  • Lead the librarians and professional staff in the Learning and Engagement Department, a growing department of over 17 staff

  • Collaborate with a team of librarians to integrate information literacy into the curriculum while considering both physical and digital learning experiences

  • Strengthen the library’s capacity to support the university’s curriculum by implementing instructional professional development programs for librarians

  • Manage instructional spaces in the Libraries, which includes the portfolio for the Libraries’ multimedia studio

  • Develop best practices and set strategic directions for innovative learning programs

  • Provide insights through data-driven assessments and decision making

  • Direct advocacy efforts, provide expertise, develop partnerships, and inform campus leadership and faculty on emerging trends in information literacy

  • Set priorities, make informed decisions, and build team motivation and consensus

  • Participate in scholarly activities and professional service for professional development and to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs

  Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent degree

  • Ten years related experience in a public, academic, or specialized library or archive

  A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

  • Knowledge of academic library functions and understanding of how the curriculum process works within a university

  • Ability and ambition to manage, plan, lead, and organize an overall unit and its operations

  • Experience with teaching information literacy concepts and skills and leading library instruction programming

  • Knowledge or demonstrated experience with library outreach programs

  • Knowledge or demonstrated experience with learning management systems (eg Canvas) and educational technologies used in libraries (Springshare products, tutorial software, etc.)

  • Knowledge or previous utilization of innovative library learning spaces such as multimedia studios or makerspaces

  • Experience mentoring and guiding team members to foster professional growth

  Minimum starting salary: $103,980 annually

  What you need to do:

  Apply! Submitting a cover letter and academic CV, including information on how you have contributed to the profession, is strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

  The anticipated start date for this position will be before the start of the 2024 Fall semester. However, we are open to discussing adjustments based on your availability. The selected candidate will be expected to work on-site at the College Station, TX campus. We are accepting applications for the Director of Learning and Engagement until May 13th, 2024.

  Why Texas A&M University?

  Our Commitment: Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

  The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu

  We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

  • Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

  All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

• About the company

  34361 Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas.

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