University Libraries, Head of Research and Learning Services
Loyola University Chicago

Job Title:

University Libraries, Head of Research and Learning Services, Non-Tenure Track

Position Title:

University Libraries, Head of Research and Learning Services

Job Category:

University Faculty

Job Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Campus:

Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Location Code:

LIBRARY REFERENCE (02900E)

Department Name:

LIBRARY - CUDAHY

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? :

No

Duties and Responsibilities:

Loyola University Chicago Libraries seeks applications and nominations for the position of Head, Research & Learning Services. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who will help reimagine and mentor a department of experienced and newer librarians and staff and show evidence of productive teamwork, creativity, initiative, flexibility, and ability to work with diverse populations.

The department head leads and manages a team who provide reference, curriculum support, online and in-person instruction, workshops, and research consultations. This is an open-rank library faculty appointment. At Loyola, Librarian is a special faculty designation with opportunities for promotion.

The Loyola University Chicago Libraries includes Cudahy Library, the Information Commons, and the Library Storage Facility at the Lakeshore Campus in Rogers Park; Lewis Library at the Water Tower Campus in downtown Chicago; the Health Sciences Library on the medical campus in Maywood; and a library at the John Felice Rome Center in Italy. The University Libraries also collaborates closely with the School of Law Library.
ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Interim Associate Dean for User Services, the Head, Research & Learning Services will:

Departmental Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for Research & Learning Services and manage operational efficiency of the department.
• Provide leadership for the library's role as a campus partner in student success.
• Support, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Research & Learning Services faculty and staff.
• Develop detailed documentation for departmental workflow and procedures.
• Provide research services, instruction, and other assessment data to Library Administration, ACRL, and IPEDS.
• Serve as a member of the Libraries' Leadership and Planning Team (LAPT) and other relevant committees.

Subject Liaison Leadership

• Coordinate the liaison program for all subject specialists.
• Set best practices for librarian communication with assigned departments.
• Serve as a liaison to selected academic departments.
• Participate in collection development for selected academic departments and the general reference collection.
• Oversee subject-specific research guides offering web-based instruction and informational pages for faculty and students on the library's research and instructional services program.
• Contribute to the Library's ongoing efforts to develop inclusive collections and services that support equitable access for a diverse community.

Required Qualifications
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in academic libraries, preferably in research and instruction
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience, including direct supervision of librarians, preferably those with faculty status
• Experience establishing departmental priorities and identifying areas for faculty and staff improvement.
• Commitment to excellence among team members and promotion of a culture of accountability
• Demonstrated experience leading assessment initiatives and setting up benchmarking.
• Demonstrated experience with team building, forging relationships, and establishing collaborations with campus partners and other external stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Second advanced degree in an academic discipline.
• Experience working within, coordinating, or leading a liaison librarian service model
• Evidence of professional service and/or research, with the potential to succeed in an academic promotion process.
• Experience supporting or promoting transformative educational programs, a commitment to social justice, and service to underserved communities.
• Experience with library discovery tools and systems, especially Ex Libris's Alma and Primo and Springshare products.

To applyApplicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu.

Please provide the names and email addresses of three professional references. References will not be contacted immediately but may be at subsequent points in the review process, with the candidate's permission.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 31, 2025.
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee:Jonna PetersonInterim Director, Health Sciences LibraryInterim Head, Research & Learning Services, University LibrariesHealth Sciences Library - Loyola University Chicago2160 S. First Ave.Maywood, IL 60153Jpeterson2@luc.edu
EnvironmentFounded in 1870, Loyola is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities. Loyola is a private, not-for-profit institution consisting of 14 schools and colleges with four locations in Chicagoland and a campus in Rome, Italy, providing educational services to approximately 17,000 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. The University enjoys robust enrollments, an outstanding reputation for the quality of its teaching, and an increasing level of research activity.

Loyola was recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best Employers for Diversity 2022" among only 500 other companies nationwide. Diversity is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access, and services. We welcome applicants with varied and diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The University Libraries also strives to foster an inclusive workspace for faculty, students, and staff. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in academic libraries, preferably in research and instruction
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience, including direct supervision of librarians, preferably those with faculty status
• Experience establishing departmental priorities and identifying areas for faculty and staff improvement.
• Commitment to excellence among team members and promotion of a culture of accountability
• Demonstrated experience leading assessment initiatives and setting up benchmarking.
• Demonstrated experience with team building, forging relationships, and establishing collaborations with campus partners and other external stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Second advanced degree in an academic discipline.
• Experience working within, coordinating, or leading a liaison librarian service model
• Evidence of professional service and/or research, with the potential to succeed in an academic promotion process.
• Experience supporting or promoting transformative educational programs, a commitment to social justice, and service to underserved communities.
• Experience with library discovery tools and systems, especially Ex Libris's Alma and Primo and Springshare products.

Physical Demands:

None

Working Conditions:

None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

Required qualifications

• Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in academic libraries, preferably in research and instruction
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience, including direct supervision of librarians, preferably those with faculty status
• Experience establishing departmental priorities and identifying areas for faculty and staff improvement.
• Commitment to excellence among team members and promotion of a culture of accountability
• Demonstrated experience leading assessment initiatives and setting up benchmarking.
• Demonstrated experience with team building, forging relationships, and establishing collaborations with campus partners and other external stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications

• Second advanced degree in an academic discipline.
• Experience working within, coordinating, or leading a liaison librarian service model
• Evidence of professional service and/or research, with the potential to succeed in an academic promotion process.
• Experience supporting or promoting transformative educational programs, a commitment to social justice, and service to underserved communities.
• Experience with library discovery tools and systems, especially Ex Libris's Alma and Primo and Springshare products.

Open Date:

12/13/2024

Salary Range:

$80,000-$88,000

Additional Salary Information:

The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; rank at hire; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To applyApplicants should submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to www.careers.luc.edu. Please provide the names and email addresses of three professional references. References will not be contacted immediately but may be at subsequent points in the review process, with the candidate's permission.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 31, 2025.
Please direct inquiries to the chair of the search committee:Jonna PetersonInterim Director, Health Sciences LibraryInterim Head, Research & Learning Services, University LibrariesHealth Sciences Library - Loyola University Chicago2160 S. First Ave.Maywood, IL 60153Jpeterson2@luc.eduEnvironment
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

About Loyola University Chicago:

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is the largest of twenty-seven Jesuit colleges and universities (https://ajcunet.edu/) and one of the largest Catholic universities in the United States. Loyola enrolls approximately 17,000 students, including over 11,000 undergraduates, across its three campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area: Lake Shore Campus on Chicago's north side; Water Tower Campus near the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago; and Health Sciences Campus in the western suburb of Maywood. The University has over 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty. It also operates a study abroad center - the John Felice Rome Center (JFRC) - in Rome, Italy. Loyola offers programs in a variety of disciplines through thirteen schools and colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences (founded in 1870), the School of Law (1908), the Stritch School of Medicine (1909), the School of Social Work (1914), the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (1914), the Graduate School (1915), the Quinlan School of Business (1922), the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (1935), the School of Education (1969), the School of Communication (2008), Arrupe College (2014) which operates as a two-year college and confers associates degrees, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health (2019), and the School of Environmental Sustainability (2020).

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.

The Loyola University Chicago community acknowledges its location on the ancestral homelands of the Council of the Three Fires (the Ojibwa, Ottawa, and Potawatomi tribes) and a place of trade with other tribes, including the Ho-Chunk, Miami, Menominee, Sauk, and Meskwaki. We recognize the tragic legacy of colonization, genocide, and oppression that still impacts Native American lives today. As a Jesuit university, we affirm our commitment to issues of social responsibility and justice. We further recognize our responsibility to understand, teach, and respect the past and present realities of local Native Americans and their continued connection to this land.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity - including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment - is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees.

Quick Link for Posting:

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/29974

Job Number:

8100243

Organizational Location:

PROVOST

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

04/01/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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