Head, Teaching Partnerships and Public Services Kelowna , BC

Description

Head, Teaching Partnerships and Public Services
UBC Okanagan Campus Library
Full-time, ongoing General Librarian

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 Syilx Okanagan Peoples.

DESCRIPTION:

The Library at UBC’s Okanagan campus invites applications from creative, service-oriented librarians who excel at leading diverse teams and are committed to supporting transformative student learning experiences and research excellence for a full-time ongoing position as the Head, Teaching Partnerships and Public Services. Reporting to the Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus, this position is responsible for providing intellectual and administrative leadership for their unit contributing to the development of lasting, innovative, and responsive teaching and public services that position the Library as a vital resource for the campus, and its diverse stakeholders, now and into the future.

The Head will be a member of a team that is responsible for the daily operational management of the UBC Okanagan Library, and ensures that the development of the services and policies meet the needs of faculty, students, and staff. The Head, representing their Teaching Partnerships and Public Services unit, provides input into the strategic and budgetary planning of the Okanagan Library to ensure that targets and goals are reasonable. They also provide input into the delivery and assessment of Library services, and may act as the committee delegate of the Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus as necessary.

The Head will work collaboratively in a consultative environment, and lead and adapt to changes in the Okanagan Library's organization and operational model. The nature and scope of the responsibilities for this position are expected to change as the Okanagan Library’s organizational and strategic needs evolve.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Okanagan Library’s Teaching Partnerships and Public Services. Situated within this portfolio are the teams responsible for:

• Learning and Curriculum Support, which designs, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates information literacy programs and services that support transformative learning objectives;

• Public Services, which includes reference services and outreach, a variety of campus collaborations including the Student Learning Hub, makerspace UBCO, the Inclusive Technology Lab; and the UBC Innovation Library located in downtown Kelowna.

As a manager-practitioner, the incumbent will also participate actively in the delivery of library services including reference, teaching, faculty liaison, and collection development. The area(s) will be assigned at the discretion of the Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus and in consultation with the Head.

A complete job description can be viewed on the Work with Us webpage.

ENVIRONMENT:

The UBC Library is committed to being a respectful, healthy environment that encourages leadership, collegiality, diversity, individual growth and opportunity. We work collaboratively to deliver core library services and achieve the priorities outlined in the Library’s Strategic Framework. 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 Indigenous Strategic Plan, Inclusion Action Plan, Strategic Equity and Anti-Racism Framework, and UBC Okanagan’s Declaration of Truth and Reconciliation Commitments.

Employee-led EDIA and reconciliation 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 Indigenous Reads Book Club, and Pride in Place pop-up exhibit and discussion around the representation of queer history in the Okanagan.

Both the 2020-2021, 2022, and 2023 Library Reports to the Okanagan 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:

• Masters-level degree from an accredited program of library, information science, or equivalent internationally accredited program or a masters-level degree with a specialization or concentration in archival science.

• Leadership, management, and supervisory experience in an academic library.

• Experience teaching in an information literacy instruction program.

• Experience providing general and in-depth reference and research consultations.

• Experience working collegially with a diverse population of colleagues and/or users in keeping with the UBC Respectful Environment Statement.

• Demonstrated ability to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility (EDIA) and reconciliation.

• Experience incorporating EDIA and reconciliation into overall professional practice.

• Demonstrated ability to develop, assess and refine library services or facilities.

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and carry out projects as a member of a team.

• Demonstrated ability to lead committees or working groups.

• Demonstrated ability to consult with others and incorporate learned knowledge.

• Evidence of excellent, professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to respond to and give constructive feedback.

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.

• Knowledge of public services (reference and outreach) practices, policies, and procedures in an academic library.

• Demonstrated ability to inspire innovation, and experience developing and motivating teams and individuals.

• A track record of developing innovative, long-range academic or community programs and carrying out objectives.

• An academic background or professional experience in relevant subject areas.

• Experience in or knowledge of assessment activities to support continuous improvement of library services that enhance student learning, engagement, and retention.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:

This position will be filled as a full-time, ongoing General Librarian position with a five-year renewable administrative term as Head, Teaching Partnerships and Public Services. If eligible and qualified, the successful applicant may be appointed with a confirmed appointment. Otherwise, there will be an initial three-year probationary appointment. Normally, such an appointment is reviewed by the end of the second year of the appointment, and a recommendation is made at that time to grant or not to grant a confirmed appointment.

This position is anticipated to be filled at an annual starting gross salary of between $10,833.00 to $12,833.00 monthly ($130,000 to $154,000 per annum equivalent) plus administrative stipend and benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications. All candidates will be considered regardless of years of experience if they meet the required qualifications.

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 (http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-relations/collective-...).

The anticipated start date will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate.

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.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications are to be submitted by 2024-10-05 at 11:59 PM.

To apply for this position, please visit the following link: JR18478

Please direct your questions to:
Lois Marshall lois.marshall@ubc.ca
Manager, Planning and Operations | Library
The University of British Columbia | Okanagan Campus
3287 University Way Kelowna BC V1V 1V7

Compensation

$130,000 to $154,000 per annum equivalent

Closes: 5 October, 2024