Director of Library and Learning Commons Services - Middlesex Community College.
CCP 20. Full-Time, 12-month, Tenure Track. Projected Start Date –
January 2019. Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: $74,544 - $79,538.
Closing Date: September 30, 2018.
Middlesex Community College seeks its next Director of
Library and Learning Commons Services. The Learning Commons at Middlesex
Community College in Middletown, CT and its satellite location at Platt
High School in Meriden CT is a collaborative resource hub for academic
inquiry, instruction, and learning. With advanced technologies and state
of the art facilities, the Learning Commons provides opportunities for
innovation in instruction, group work, tutoring, distance learning and
the exploration of emerging technologies. Interested candidates should
expect to be a working supervisor and share service responsibilities
with the learning Commons team.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The Director of
Library and Learning Commons Services demonstrates an understanding of
the evolving role of the learning commons model in a community college
setting. This position reports to the Interim Campus Chief Executive
Officer and manages the operations of the learning commons which
includes the library, academic success center and distance learning. The
Director will develop long range and strategic plans for services,
facilities and technological resources which meet the strategic learning
goals of the College. The director is responsible for directing and
integrating several key academic support functions including library
services, distance learning, and tutoring; and responsible for planning,
implementing, supervising and assessing the resources and services of
the Library and Learning Commons. Key areas of accountability include
effective delivery of library services and oversight of operation of
Distance Learning and Academic Success Center. The Director must
demonstrate significant experience supervising librarians and supporting
staff with a well-rounded knowledge and appreciation of all aspects of
library work, including integration of emerging technologies into
library services, forward looking collection development, effective
public services and information literacy instruction. Candidates
must possess comprehensive experience in developing and
managing multiple budget accounts; effective supervision, management,
and leadership of staff; competency in assessment, to include the
evaluation of the quality and utilization of Learning Commons services;
and participation and leadership in local, regional and statewide
library networks.
General Experience: Masters degree in Library Science
from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution; three
to six years of related experience including from one to three years of
experience in the supervision of librarians and library support staff.
Special Experience: Preferred experience includes
experience in a community college setting; experience in a Learning
Commons environment; 3 or more years experience supervising college
librarians and college library support staff; an understanding of the
mission of the community college; demonstrated involvement in support of
diversity and/or experience working with students of varying
backgrounds and abilities; familiarity with Alma/Primo library
information management system; experience with innovative technologies;
promotion of Open Educational Resources across campus; evidence of
interdisciplinary/cross-departmental collaborations; experience with
computer based instructional technology.
Substitution Allowed: Applicants who do not meet the
minimum qualifications as stated, or who possess a degree in a related
field, are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background
and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this
position and by providing appropriate references.
Working Conditions: Incumbents typically perform their
work in library, office or other campus based settings. Some offsite
work in satellite locations and attendance at community and CSCU system
based events will be required.
Application Instructions: Email letter of intent,
resume, BOR Application, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable
at the application stage) and three letters of reference, to: MX-HR-Recruitment@mxcc.commnet.edu;
OR, mail to: Noreen Wilson, Administrative Assistant, Middlesex
Community College - Human Resources, 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown,
CT 06457.
For more information about Middlesex Community College please visit our website, www.mxcc.edu.
Middlesex Community College is an Affirmative Action /
Equal Opportunity Employer; protected group members are strongly
encouraged to apply. Middlesex Community College does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender
identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry,
present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or
physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual
orientation, genetic information or criminal record.
