Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian for Student Services
Position overview
Application Window
Open date: June 6, 2023
Most recent review date: Sunday, Jul 9, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Dec 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Librarian for Student Services
Library of the University of California, Davis
Overview of Position
The Library of the University of California, Davis, seeks a creative, versatile and enthusiastic librarian to work closely with undergraduate and professional students, teaching faculty and staff, and institutional stakeholders in a highly interdisciplinary academic community. Reporting to the Head of Student Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing user instruction, research assistance, and outreach with a focus on promoting undergraduate and professional student academic success and life-long learning in Arts, Humanities and Social Science disciplines. The successful candidate must be able to collaborate effectively to deliver library services and outreach aligned with the University Library’s mission, vision and strategic priorities.
THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
UC Davis and UC Davis Library
The University of California, Davis, is a global community of individuals united to better humanity and our natural world while seeking solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. Located near Sacramento, California’s capital, UC Davis has more than 39,000 students, the full-time equivalent of 4,100 faculty and other academics and researchers, and 17,400 other personnel. The university has an annual sponsored research budget of over $960 million, includes a major academic health system, and over two dozen specialized research centers. Recognized as one of the top 10 public universities in the US and the number one university in the world for agricultural research and veterinary medicine, UC Davis offers interdisciplinary graduate study and more than 100 undergraduate majors in four colleges - Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, and Letters and Science. It also houses six professional schools - Education, Law, Management, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, and Nursing. The university is ranked among the top institutions in the country in contributing to the public good (e.g., recruiting and graduating low-income students), LGBTQ-inclusivity, and serving first-generation and Hispanic students. In addition to the main campus in Davis and the medical center in Sacramento, UC Davis has research facilities in Bodega Bay and Tahoe and faculty in every county of the state through its agricultural extension program.
UC Davis is a top-tier public university, ranked 5th nationally by the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 9th in the QS USA University rankings, and 10th nationally by US News and World Report among U.S. public universities overall and for research funding. It is also ranked #1 in the diversity and internationalization category in the QS USA University rankings. The US News and World Report rankings also highlight UC Davis as 16th among “top performers on social mobility,” which is determined by the outcomes of Pell Grant recipients and other stats. Check out more ranking information on our “About Us” webpage.
The UC Davis Library is ranked among the top academic research libraries in North America and belongs to the Association of Research Libraries and other organizations that position it to collaborate with other top organizations. The Library is building a team of intensely collaborative, forward-thinking colleagues dedicated to providing excellent services to our students, researchers, faculty, and community members in a rapidly evolving information environment.
The successful candidate will be well-grounded in information literacy concepts, pedagogy and teaching best practices, committed to problem-solving in collaborative and significant ways for the Library and library users, and able to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
As one of the country’s leading R1 institutions, UC Davis seeks candidates with an exceptional record of research and/or teaching, and inclusive excellence. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the barriers preventing full participation of members from historically underrepresented and marginalized student communities in higher education, such as (but not limited to) women, underrepresented minorities, individuals self-identifying as LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, economically disadvantaged groups, first-generation, undocumented students, or students with any intersections in between.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of the University of California, Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Please review the full Job Posting to learn about the initiatives that keep UC Davis an inclusive and safe campus for our incredibly diverse students, staff, academic appointees, and faculty.
Position Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head of the Student Services, the incumbent will:
Deliver responsive, innovative instructional and information services the support the needs of undergraduate and professional students with a focus on the arts, humanities and cultural studies disciplines
Cultivate and maintain strong collaborative relationships with instructors, staff and other campus partners; maintain an understanding of the curriculum in the arts, humanities and cultural studies disciplines; and promote library services and activities within the UC Davis community
Enhance and extend the Library’s outreach initiatives, expand information literacy instruction opportunities, and provide research consultation services for undergraduate students
Create online research guides, instructional videos, tutorials or other online learning objects and instructional materials
Collaborate with others to develop new initiatives and partnerships to further student success and lifelong learning
Prepare reports and analyses of ongoing services and special projects, including the collection and interpretation of data to inform decisions and demonstrate the Library’s value to the UC Davis community and beyond
Participate in professional development activities as appropriate to meet both individual goals as well as departmental goals and objectives
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
As an academic appointee engages actively in pertinent ongoing research, scholarship, or creative activity and/or teaching
Salary and Benefits
Rank and salary: Assistant Librarian, Salary Point 1, $60,116 to Associate Librarian, Salary Point 10, $85,001. (Appointment rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.)
The incumbent will be a member of the LX Collective Bargaining Unit represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT).
Benefits: The University of California is one of the largest employers in California, and offers outstanding health and retirement benefits to its employees and their families. Librarians are academic appointees and earn 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. In addition, there are 13 university holidays.
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Application Information
Interested in learning more? We invite you to attend an information session scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, Noon-1 pm PDT. In this session, we will share the vision for this position, details of the application and interview process, and answer any questions you may have. Register for the event here: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VP_34_cETwiLfLdiWr0BBQ
Candidates applying by July 9, 2023, will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. See https://www.library.ucdavis.edu/careers/ for this posting and information about working at the UC Davis Library.
Please include a letter of interest addressing qualifications and experience related to the position, a Curriculum Vitae, and names and contact information for at least four references. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a major component of this position as well as one of the Library’s strategic goals. Please make sure you discuss your commitment to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues throughout library activities in your letter.
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
UC Davis is a smoke- and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014.
Department: https://www.library.ucdavis.edu/about
Qualifications
Masters degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent
One or more years of recent experience in supporting the research and learning needs of undergraduate students
Evidence of knowledge of pedagogical theory and instructional methods as well as of current and emerging trends in instructional and research support services for undergraduate students
Demonstrated experience creating online research guides, instructional videos, tutorials, or other online learning objects and instructional materials
Evidence of ability to work effectively and collegially to develop and implement responsive and innovative library instruction and information research services
Undergraduate or higher degree in the arts, humanities or cultural studies or at least one year experience as an arts, humanities or cultural studies librarian in an academic library
Working knowledge of Canvas or other learning management systems
Experience with instructional design, the application of new technologies in instruction, and the implementation of online learning materials
Experience delivering library services to traditionally underserved students
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with library colleagues and partners within the library and across the campus
Evidence of commitment to fostering an inclusive environment
Evidence of professional engagement, such as membership in a professional organization or committee service, and/or a record of accomplishment such as presentations at conferences, publications/creative activities or teaching consonant with an academic appointment
Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion within the Librarian Series
Record of accomplishment in research, scholarship, or creative activity and/or teaching consonant with an academic appointment
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Please include a letter of interest addressing qualifications and experience related to the position. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a major component of this position as well as one of the Library’s strategic goals. Please make sure you discuss your commitment to addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion issues throughout library activities in your letter.
- 4-6 required (contact information only)
Names and contact information for at least four references
Help contact: libraryhr@ucdavis.edu
Campus Information
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals’ with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.” There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.
The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
