Head of Research and Teaching
Core
Strategic leadership of the Research and Teaching team of academic subject librarians, bridging the team with other library departments to align services with the college curriculum and teaching mission.
Role type
Senior IC/Manager, Head of Research and Teaching
Builds
User-centered research support programs, digital learning content, and collaborative collection development strategies for the Smith community.
Domain
Higher Education Libraries / Academic Information Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team management, strategic planning, curriculum alignment, research methods instruction, collection development, digital learning content creation, Zotero support, AI application ethics, copyright and privacy knowledge, accessibility design, cultural competency.
Preferred skills
Project management, information literacy instruction, program assessment, union navigation, subject area expertise, presentation skills.
Technologies
Google Suite, Springshare products, Zotero, discovery systems
Responsibilities
Manage the Research and Teaching team; develop strategies for teaching and research support; lead collection development activities; provide expert guidance to faculty and students; create online learning content; participate in library-wide committees.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities