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JOBOP: Two leadership positions at the University of Delaware

  • 1.  JOBOP: Two leadership positions at the University of Delaware

    Posted Jan 07, 2022 03:24 PM

    Greetings, all!

    I'm excited to report that the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is hiring two leadership positions for the (newly formed) Learning, Engagement, and Curriculum Support division. Both positions will be working with me to shape this division and its priorities and support the work of its staff.

    If you are a collaborative leader who is passionate about opening doors for deeper understanding of library users' needs, structuring exceptional and equitable services that help our faculty reach their goals and our students' to find success, I hope you will explore these opportunities!

    We are hiring a Head, Research and Engagement Services. This leader will have opportunities to:

    • Shape priorities and build the capacity of our recently reorganized liaison team as it seeks to deepen its connection to the needs of UD researchers and students.
    • Engage extensively with faculty support initiatives, and the campus and library departments which support researchers throughout the research lifecycle.
    • Steward the ongoing evolution of our virtual and in person reference services
    • Support and mentor 8 exempt and 1 nonexempt staff members.

    We are hiring a Head, Student Success and Curriculum Partnerships. This leader will have opportunities to:

    • Lead the design and delivery of our teaching and learning services in support of the research and curricular mission of the University. 
    • Shape the community of practice among those who teach across all departments of the Library, Museums and Press
    • Help shape campus wide initiatives related to improving teaching and student success through work with our Faculty Commons partners. 
    • Strengthening connections with Student Life and academic support groups that students Support and mentor 4.5 exempt and 1 nonexempt staff members.

    The University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press deeply values diversity among its staff. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented communities. Preferred qualifications are preferred only and should not discourage interested applicants.
    (Apologies for cross-posting!)



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    MegGrotti
    Associate University Librarian for Learning, Engagement and Curriculum Support
    University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
    mgrotti@udel.edu
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