[PADG:1769] Director of Instruction Position at Cornell

["Barbara B. Eden" <beb1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Cornell University Library
Director of Instruction and Learning


Cornell University Library (CUL) seeks innovative and dynamic applicants
for the position of Director of Instruction and Learning.  The
successful candidate will develop and lead a Division of Instruction,
which will be a cornerstone for the newly formed organization within
CUL:  Instruction, Research, and Information Services (IRIS). 
IRIS is the largest of the CUL organizations, with over 150 staff members
who work collaboratively to support instruction and learning, public
services, research, preservation, collection development, and public
programming.  The world renowned Asia Collections (Echols, Wason,
and South Asia) plus the Africana, Fine Arts, and Music Libraries round
out the membership of IRIS.  
The Director of Instruction and Learning will embrace an entrepreneurial
and forward-looking approach to creating this Division, building upon
Cornell?s distinguished reference and instruction program and its
international preeminence in research and training in preservation and
digital library initiatives. Cornell University Library enjoys a
well-deserved reputation for delivering exemplary services and resources
as recognized in the 2002 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries
Award.
The Director of Instruction and Learning will expand CUL?s technical and
bibliographic instruction program serving the humanities and social
sciences, collaborate with other divisions in promoting information
literacy and lifelong learning, and coordinate additional educational
offerings through institutes, workshops, tutorials, internships, and
residencies designed to meet the continuing education needs of library
and information professionals around the world.
Responsibilities: The Director will report to the Assistant
University Librarian for Instruction, Research, and Information Services
and will serve as a member of the senior management team within IRIS.
Responsibilities include:

·       Creating
a Division of Instruction through a combination of dedicated full and
part-time permanent staff, consultants, and program-specific instructors.

·       Planning,
developing, and implementing innovative programs for instruction and
learning for Cornell faculty, students, and
staff.
·       Promoting
new learning programs to the faculty in the humanities and social
sciences, leveraging emerging technologies and techniques. 
·       Building
collaborative relationships with partners throughout the library, the
university, and the broader community.
·       Exploring
options for library-led course offerings in the Faculty of Computer and
Information Science.
·       Establishing
CUL as a teaching library through the development of a continuing
education program in digital librarianship in partnership with
others.
·       Supporting
the Assistant University Librarian and the IRIS Director of Resources and
Planning in developing business and marketing plans for new instruction
and learning initiatives.
Knowledge/Experience:
Required:

·       ALA-accredited
master?s degree or equivalent 
·       Excellent
organizational, teaching, and communication skills
·       Awareness
of issues and trends in librarianship, education, and information
technology
·       Ability
to work collaboratively within CUL and effectively with a diverse
clientele
·       Ability
to work in an innovative and rapidly changing environment
·       Successful
project management and/or grant-writing experience
·       Successful
teaching and/or library instruction experience
Desired:

·       Advanced
degree in Humanities, Social Science, or Education
·       Three
plus years of experience in an academic or research library

Salary/Appointment Level:  commensurate with
experience
Applications:  Review of applications begins immediately and will
continue until position is filled. Please send cover letter, resume, and
the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: 
Susan Markowitz, Director of Library Human Resources, 201 Olin Library,
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301; e-mail:
libhr@xxxxxxxxxxxx

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer and Educators strongly committed to diversity.  We value
qualified candidates who can bring to our community a variety of
backgrounds and experiences.