Head of Research, Teaching & Collections

College of the Holy Cross
paid time off, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Massachusetts, Worcester
1 College Street (Show on map)
Jan 22, 2025
Head of Research, Teaching & Collections College of the Holy Cross Description Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Head of Research, Teaching & Collections (RTC) is a key figure in the library's leadership structure. They provide senior leadership within the RTC department, overseeing and mentoring librarians directly. Works closely with the Director and other leaders, contributing to the development of library-wide policies and strategies. Specifically, crafting strategic policies for the department/area by gathering input from RTC staff and allied librarians. Supports and enables initiatives across all segments of RTC, including branch librarians, and advocates for their interests. Plans, develops, promotes, and leads the assessment of innovative and adaptive pedagogical and research practices and liaison services to advance student learning, faculty teaching and research, and community engagement. Provides strategic vision for developing academic collections that align with the library and college's mission. Coordinates library collaboration with academic offices and programs, especially those involved in instructional and curricular activities. Provides expertise and mentorship in research, instruction, and collection development. Serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments, advising on collections. Participates in facilities planning, considering emerging pedagogical practices and collection building needs. Engages in ongoing professional development, scholarly publishing, and stays updated on best practices in the field. Major Areas of Responsibility Leads and supervises librarians and staff in the Research, Teaching, and Collections Dept. Supports and promotes holistic library wide approaches to the strategic implementation of services, staff, and resources in support of research, teaching, and collections. Leads the development, assessment, and evaluation of research and instruction related work across libraries. Provides strategic vision and leadership in collection development and evaluation Leads in the broader academic engagement of the library with faculty and students and in collaboration with other academic offices and services. Develops the libraries' research, instruction, and collection development programs, both comprehensively as an overarching college initiative, and individually by discipline, aligning with the subject liaison program Cultivates the relationship between teaching faculty and librarians Crafts strategies for delivering in-depth research collaboration with students and faculty Crafts strategies for delivering in-depth instruction in support of faculty development Mentors the work of RTC librarians and committees, and commissions projects as appropriate Chairs or participates on committees and working groups as appropriate Serves as liaison, including collection development, to one or more departments Provides instruction for research in all disciplines, with emphasis on liaison departments Participates in professional development and scholarship Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Required: ALA-accredited MLS Required: Demonstrated management, supervisory, and leadership abilities, especially in higher education or a related field Required: 5-7 years of increasingly complex and responsible experience in the Research and Instruction division of an academic library or equivalent Required: Demonstrated pedagogical skills Required: Collection development or acquisitions knowledge and experience Required: Proven commitment to nurturing staff development and professional growth Preferred: Budgetary experience Preferred: Second master's degree Preferred: Publication or presentation experience in the higher education environment Understanding of assessment practices in higher education and academic libraries Understanding of copyright law, intellectual freedom, and ethical use of information Excellent communication skills, and ability to work well with colleagues Core Competencies Demonstrated commitment to librarianship Adherence to national library standards such as right to privacy, intellectual freedom, and copyright law Proficiency in the classroom, both for teaching and for delivering presentations Easy to collaborate with, willing to lead a team toward a common goal Commitment to professional development and scholarship; participation in the broader professional community Excellent innovation/creativity Understands, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment Additional information: This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including: 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available) Condensed summer 4-day work week Tuition & Education benefits Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities Generous paid time off The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume. In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's commitment to inclusive excellence (https://aspire.holycross.edu/inclusive-excellence). Please provide examples of how you have integrated diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into your past work. For more information, please visit http://holycross.edu/diversity. Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by March 1, 2025. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier, Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance, for questions or to request an accommodation via email at mgrenier@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3957. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/holycross/job/oAMgvfwR jeid-bf306779d027ea4c9c3e81461aa29db9