[Fla-facrl] [Job Opportunity] University of Central Florida - Libraries: Associate Librarian, Department Head, Digital Scholarship

Mon Nov 18 18:15:37 EST 2024

Greetings,

UCF Libraries is hiring an Associate Librarian, Department Head, Digital
Scholarship
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Associate Librarian, Department Head, Digital Scholarship
The Opportunity
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks a forward-thinking
and curious full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty librarian to
serve as the Head of Digital Scholarship. This new position will report to
the Associate Dean for Digital Strategies, Impact, & Visibility and will
play a crucial role in developing, expanding, and implementing solutions to
enhance the research enterprise at UCF. We will hire at the rank of
Associate Librarian or University Librarian. Scholarship and professional
service are expected.
The Head of Digital Scholarship role is pivotal in fostering a
collaborative environment that will manage and oversee a comprehensive
suite of services that will serve and enhance the research needs of
researchers across campus. This position will provide expertise and
guidance on tools and methodologies that enhance discovery and inquiry,
optimize research workflows, provide education on copyright and digital
rights management, and increase engagement with collections and data.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Management:

   - Develop and implement a strategic vision for digital scholarship
   services and ensure the department aligns with the Libraries’ strategic
   directions and the University’s academic priorities.
   - Manage the Digital Initiatives unit which oversees complex projects
   involving all aspects of the digitization, accessibility, and access of
   cultural heritage materials and university research, and manages Showcase
   of Text, Archives, Research & Scholarship (STARS), UCF's institutional
   repository.
   - Manage a team of librarians and staff engaged in digital scholarship,
   copyright, publishing, research impact, digital rights management, and open
   access activities.
   - Manage a team that oversees the technologies within a digital lab (set
   to open in early 2026), which will include podcast and production studios
   and immersive spaces and tools for simulation, engagement, and
   collaboration.

Collaboration and Outreach:

   - Cultivate collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships within the
   Libraries and across the university around digital scholarship practices.
   - Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and engagement librarians to
   identify and support digital scholarship needs across disciplines.
   - Design course-embedded digital scholarship projects.
   - Seek external funding opportunities and participate in grant writing
   to support digital scholarship projects.

Research and Project Support:

   - Oversee and participate in projects supporting open scholarship, data
   management, text mining, project management, digital pedagogy, and other
   forms of scholarship.
   - Develop service including consultations, workshops, course-integrated
   instruction, and advocacy to help faculty, students, and staff grow skills
   in digital scholarship.

Professional Development and Contributions:

   - Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in digital
   scholarship and the research lifecycle, assessing their potential
   application at UCF.
   - Contribute to the profession through scholarship and participation in
   professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

   - Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an
   accredited institution; or doctorate combined with academic library
   experience.
   - Scholarship and professional service commensurate with holding the
   rank of Associate or University Librarian.
   - Supervisory experience or successful experience managing a team.
   - Proficiency in digital scholarship methodologies, tools, and
   technologies, with the ability to learn, apply, and teach new methodologies
   in academic contexts.

Preferred Qualifications:

   - Experience managing digital libraries or institutional repositories.
   - Familiarity with data management, visualization, and text-mining
   practices, tools, and approaches.
   - Knowledge of copyright, digital rights management, and open access
   initiatives.
   - Experience with project management, grant writing, web-publishing
   software, and leading digital scholarship projects.
   - Proficiency in one or more programming languages relevant to digital
   scholarship.
   - Knowledge of universal design practices and accessibility laws and
   standards.

The UCF Libraries enhance student success and faculty excellence through a
dynamic network of libraries and information professionals. Serving the
diverse UCF community across multiple campuses, including the flagship John
C. Hitt Library, we provide seamless support services, essential resources,
and cutting-edge technology to optimize research and visibility. Our
mission is to empower and collaborate with our community to promote
academic success, research, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Our forward-thinking organizational structure is designed to maximize
impact:

   - Academic Engagement: Partnering with students, faculty, and the
   community.
   - Administrative Services: Offering comprehensive financial, physical,
   and talent support.
   - Collection Services & Resource Management: Curating and optimizing
   access to vital content.
   - Digital Strategies, Impact, & Visibility: Leveraging technology and
   elevating the research enterprise.

At the UCF Libraries, you will be part of a team dedicated to innovation,
curiosity, and enhancing academic leadership and student achievement. Ready
to make your mark in our modern and innovative environment? Discover more
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Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted
electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities
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candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a
list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts
(and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the
conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be
simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized,
the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to:  Lauren Kehoe,
Search Chair, at lauren.kehoe at ucf.edu.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Salary for Digital Scholarship Department Head at Associate rank starts at
$90,000
Application review begins on 1/2/2025
Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘*Open until
filled*’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to
submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as
possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top
employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators,
innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and
help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join
Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful
universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect
and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13
colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a
positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful
opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex
projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll
have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

   - Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,
   Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
   - Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off
   and paid holidays.
   - Retirement savings options.
   - Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
   - Education assistance.
   - Flexible work environment.
   - And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits
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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that
an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment
begins.
Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:
Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to
certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to
conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening
include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of
the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with
or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China,
Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.
The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related
positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions,
individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral
positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and
visiting research associates.
Department
University Libraries - Operations
Work Schedule
Varies
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
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