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Duties

Major Duties of the Position: Under the direction of the Associate Dean/Director of the McDermott Library at the United States Air Force Academy, the Assistant Director of Public Services supports the overall planning, supervision, and coordination of staff in Research Services, Circulation, and Interlibrary Loan. This position recommends, develops, and/or reviews policies and workflows in public services to best suit the needs of a contemporary, undergraduate-focused research library while ensuring coordination of efforts with colleagues across the library. The Assistant Director supports library assessments using a variety of data to evaluate effectiveness of library programs and services; ensures delivery of well-organized and effective information literacy instruction by research librarians; collaborates with direct reports and peers to engage in outreach to internal and external library stakeholders; and supports the use of contemporary software by research librarians that provides user-focused access to online materials. As a member of the McDermott Library's senior leadership team, the Assistant Director assists with library strategic planning, prepares proposals for review, and ensures that public services are aligned to the strategic plans of the McDermott Library, the Dean of Faculty, and the wider Air Force Academy. In its supervisory capacity, this position works with direct reports to identify annual performance expectations and set professional development goals to enhance skills. The Assistant Director will also ensure robust communication among staff during project planning and execution across divisional lines. The position is responsible for ensuring adequate coverage of library public services during peak workload periods and holidays. The Assistant Director serves on library and Academy-wide working groups and/or committees and leverages library partnerships with other teaching and learning centers at the Academy.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
• Master's degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent; minimum of 3-5 years of professional academic library experience in public services, including successful, effective, and direct supervision of academic library staff for a minimum of two years. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Documented experience in effective information literacy instruction in person and/or online; experience in outreach to and collaboration with teaching faculty to promote library public services. Demonstrated experience in assessment of public service programs using qualitative and/or quantitative data to initiate effective changes that are designed to improve services. Evidence of working effectively, positively, and collaboratively with peers and subordinates in the workplace, including library and institutional committees or working groups. Evidence of significant professional engagement as a librarian at the regional and national levels through publications, professional presentations, and/or committee work. ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES: Library and Information Science. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Second graduate degree in a discipline taught at the US Air Force Academy. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Col David Buchanan, email: [email protected]. Please do not email documents or completed applications to this address as they will not be considered.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request, ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.

Contacts

• Address USAFA Faculty 5136 Eagle Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 US
• Name: USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team
• Email: [email protected]