Manager, Research and Instruction

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to supervise professional librarians and library staff (Supervisory experience preferred)
• Solid understanding and application of Evidence-Based Medicine and educational pedagogies.
• Advanced level of searching competence with experience executing systematic reviews, meta-analysis or related research projects.
• Ability to think creatively and identify new areas of library service across the institution.
• Ability to work as part of a small, highly collaborative team.
• Ability to easily network and influence both internally and externally across the organization.
• Capacity to meet expectations in a changing environment
• Flexibility while influencing others to improves processes and implement change.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and instructional skills.
• Demonstrated teaching ability using a variety of educational pedagogies
• Enjoys working as part of a small, highly collaborative team
• Demonstrates patience, political savvy, and a sense of humor when obstacles present themselves
• A Master’s Degree in Library Science or the international equivalent
• Previous experience working in a health sciences library 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): 

Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and five years of experience in a relevant library setting with evidence of capacity to work at a high level of responsibilities or a combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Deep understanding and engagement with the range of library operations, trends and practices.
• Evidence of professional contribution and achievement beyond the library may be expected at this rank.
• Demonstrated success in engaging with colleagues across the University and beyond in a collaborative and construction fashion.
• Ability to manage projects, develop policies or drive library initiatives across functional lines.
• Ability to interact with internal or external developers to evaluate and recommend modifications of software, online databases or digital resources. Understanding of software development life cycle and ability to interact effectively with staff engaged in software development.
• Demonstrated success in independently performing complex job functions such as collection management reviews, preparation of major exhibits, developing policies for business practices.
• Evidence of engagement in relevant professional or academic communities.
• Consistent display of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
• Rarely use a telephone, operate hand controls.
• Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 50 pounds. 
• Add or subtract physical requirements based on the requirements of your specific job. (remove this statement for posting)

*- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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