Learning & Curriculum Support Librarian
1 week ago
Job Category Faculty Bargaining
Job Title Learning & Curriculum Support Librarian
Department UBCO | Associate Chief Librarian, Engagement Access | Faculty | Library (Matthew-Jim D'Elia)
Posting End Date May 20, 2024
Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
Job End Date
This position is anticipated to be filled at an annual starting gross salary of between $6,363.00 to $6,792.50 monthly ($76,356 to $81,510 per annum equivalent) plus vacation and benefits.
This salary reflects having up to and including two (2) years of relevant professional experience in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association .
Learning & Curriculum Support Librarian(Fixed Term Appointment, Full-time, 12 months)
The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus
The University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus is situated in Kelowna on the traditional, unceded territory of the .
DESCRIPTION:
The Library at UBC's Okanagan campus invites applications from creative, service-oriented librarians committed to supporting research excellence and transformative student learning experiences for a full-time, 12-month contract position as the Learning & Curriculum Support Librarian.
Reporting to the Associate Chief Librarian, Engagement and Access, this position, in conjunction with colleagues, is responsible for faculty liaison in assigned academic units, including reference service, collection development, and instructional programs.
Current liaison coverage includes English, Education, and foreign language studies, and additional areas assigned may vary depending on the candidate profile.
We are looking for candidates with up to two years' relevant experience who welcome an opportunity to work closely with staff, faculty, students, campus colleagues and the broader Okanagan community.
ENVIRONMENT:
The UBC Library is committed to being a respectful, healthy environment that encourages leadership, collegiality, diversity, individual growth and opportunity.
We are committed to eliminating institutional and structural systems of oppression and power (such as colonialism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ableism, and white supremacy).
This work is informed and guided by UBC's , , , and .
Employee-led EDIA activities from the Okanagan Library over the past few years have included an ongoing yearly anti-racist book club, collaborative readings of the TRC's Calls to Action, a campus-wide , and pop-up exhibit and discussion around the representation of queer history in the Okanagan.
Both the and Library Reports to Senate can provide a deeper look at the initiatives and achievements of the Okanagan Library from the last few years.
EQUITY:
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C.
Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree from an accredited program of library, information science, or equivalent internationally accredited program;
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of general subject liaison responsibilities, including reference and research help, instructional design and delivery, and collection development;
Demonstrated interest in and understanding of key developments in information literacy (IL), assessment, teaching and learning, educational technologies, and general pedagogical approaches related to teaching and learning;
Familiarity with academic library systems and their applications to reference and research services used in an academic environment.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
UBC Okanagan Library emphasizes that the preferred skills and qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping and supporting our future colleague develop these preferred skills and qualifications as needed.
Examples include but are not limited to:
Learning Management Systems, tutorials, videos, research guides (such as LibGuides), citation guides, and virtual reference;
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Proven ability to work well independently and within a complex team;
Experience in or knowledge of assessment activities to support continuous improvement of library services that enhance student learning, engagement, and retention.
The specific work of this position will be developed based on the successful candidate's skills and in conjunction with existing relationships, projects, and activities that are currently being supported by the UBC Okanagan Library.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Many of the following activities and responsibilities are currently being supported by members of our Librarian team.
The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to strengthen, contribute, expand, and/or assume responsibility for elements of this work, as well as identify new opportunities in collaboration with colleagues, depending on capacity and interest:
Liaise with assigned academic departments to enhance the value of the Library as a partner in teaching, research, and scholarship;
Maintain and develop instructional content for teaching and research including workshops, , and online learning materials (e.g., maintaining the Okanagan Campus );
Seek opportunities, in collaboration with other librarians, to engage faculty and campus partners and increase awareness of the benefits of information literacy instruction;
Collect and promote resources for teaching and learning that support librarians in developing innovative and flexible learning opportunities in their instructional design;
Identify, source, and purchase materials across genres and formats that correspond to assigned subjects in collaboration with librarian colleagues;
Contribute to collection maintenance of the curriculum collection, including the creation of ;
Collaborate with colleagues from UBC Vancouver to coordinate UBC's contribution to the provincial virtual reference service (i.e., AskAway);
Provide specialized reference and research services to students, staff and faculty members as well as members of the general public who visit the Okanagan Campus Library;
Participate in relevant conferences, committees and other professional development activities;
Participate on relevant teaching award committees for the Okanagan Campus.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
This is a full-time, 12-month appointment with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. The start date is flexible depending on candidate requirements.
The successful candidate will be a member of The University of British Columbia Faculty Association and the terms and conditions of appointment are governed by the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association ( ).
This position is anticipated to be filled at an annual starting gross salary of between $6,363.00 to $6,792.50 monthly ($76,356 to $81,510 per annum equivalent) plus vacation and benefits.
This salary reflects having up to and including two (2) years of relevant professional experience in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association .
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications for this exciting opportunity are to be submitted in one consolidated file (PDF or Microsoft Word format) and must include:
A cover letter including a statement of citizenship/immigration status;
A detailed and current curriculum vitae specifying education, training, and work experience in the areas listed above;
The names and emails of three professional references (Note:
references will not be contacted without prior permission).
Please note candidates will be required to create a profile through the UBC system in order to submit an application.
Applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted to discuss any accessibility needs in advance of the interview.
We encourage applicants invited for an interview to request any and all accommodations that they may need in this process.
Please direct your questions to:
Lois Marshall
Manager, Planning and Operations | Library
The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus
3287 University Way Kelowna BC V1V 1V7
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