Director of Learning and Engagement - College Station, United States - Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University
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College Station, United States

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Description

Job Title
Director of Learning and Engagement


Agency
Texas A&M University


Department
Libraries


Proposed Minimum Salary
$8,665.00 monthly


Job Location
College Station, Texas


Job Type
Staff


Here's a Glimpse of the Job

Opportunities to Contribute:


  • Lead the librarians and professional staff in the Learning and Engagement Department, a growing department of over 17 staff
  • Collaborate with a team of librarians to integrate information literacy into the curriculum while considering both physical and digital learning experiences
  • Strengthen the library's capacity to support the university's curriculum by implementing instructional professional development programs for librarians
  • Manage instructional spaces in the Libraries, which includes the portfolio for the Libraries' multimedia studio
  • Develop best practices and set strategic directions for innovative learning programs
  • Provide insights through datadriven assessments and decision making
  • Direct advocacy efforts, provide expertise, develop partnerships, and inform campus leadership and faculty on emerging trends in information literacy
  • Set priorities, make informed decisions, and build team motivation and consensus
  • Participate in scholarly activities and professional service for professional development and to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs

Qualifications:


  • Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent degree
  • Ten years related experience in a public, academic, or specialized library or archive
  • Knowledge of academic library functions and understanding of how the curriculum process works within a university
  • Ability and ambition to manage, plan, lead, and organize an overall unit and its operations
  • Experience with teaching information literacy concepts and skills and leading library instruction programming
  • Knowledge or demonstrated experience with library outreach programs
  • Knowledge or demonstrated experience with learning management systems (eg Canvas) and educational technologies used in libraries (Springshare products, tutorial software, etc.)
  • Knowledge or previous utilization of innovative library learning spaces such as multimedia studios or makerspaces
  • Experience mentoring and guiding team members to foster professional growth

Minimum starting salary:
$103,980 annually


What you need to do:


Why Texas A&M University?

Our Commitment:

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.

Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.

Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
  • Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
  • Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
  • Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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