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Replacement - Student Success Librarian

Apply locations Ottawa, ON Main Campus

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: January 24, 2025 (13 days left to apply)

Job requisition ID: JR20044

Job Family: Library and Archives

Union affiliation: APUO

Faculty/Department: Learning and Student Success

Campus: Main Campus

Date Posted: January 08, 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE: January 24, 2025

University of Ottawa

Student Success Librarian

The University of Ottawa Library is looking for an innovative, motivated, and service-oriented individual to fill the replacement of the Student Success Librarian. The ideal profile is a creative person who works well with colleagues in a stimulating and changing environment.

Environment: The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the country's top research universities and the largest bilingual (French and English) university in the world. Located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes to the economy, culture, and quality of life of Canada's Capital.

Responsibilities:

With other members of the Learning and Student Success team, the Student Success Librarian shapes a program that supports the development of a range of literacy skills, including information, media, visual, digital, and statistical literacy, recognized to be foundational in modern society. The Student Success Librarian designs and delivers learning resources, tools, and activities that support the development of these skills by users at any level of study and from any disciplinary field.

The Student Success Librarian participates in and supports the ongoing assessment of online and in-person instruction practices. In collaboration with other library divisions, the librarian provides instructional design support and may jointly offer instruction in the classroom. This position will engage in partnerships with other campus units supporting teaching and learning initiatives, such as the Teaching and Learning Support Service, the Student Academic Support Service, student associations, and use these partnerships to encourage and support students’ achievement and lifelong learning.

The Librarian actively participates in and/or leads Library collaborative activities. The incumbent is a participative member of an evolving organization that emphasizes service quality, innovation, outreach, and partnership within the Library, across campus, and beyond.

Terms: Replacement from January to December 2025.

Wage: Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The anticipated hiring range for this position would normally be:

• For rank I: (minimum $69,576 – maximum $116,580);
• For Rank II: (minimum $82,449 – maximum $132,649);

(Based on 2021-24 APUO Collective Agreement; subject to change)

Benefits Package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long-term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan, and optional life insurance.

Location of Work: Library, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.

Contact Information: Talia Chung, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries, The University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5. bcdb-uldl@uottawa.ca (Please indicate the position title).

Skills requirements:

Education: A Master's degree in Library and Information Studies (MIS; MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent.

Work experience:

• At least 2 years of professional experience, or fewer if the experience is particularly pertinent to the position.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and assessing information literacy instruction programs online and in-person.
• Familiarity with relevant literacy frameworks or approaches, such as the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education.
• Knowledge of best practices and current trends in supporting students in acquiring a set of integrated literacy skills essential to student success and development.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to adjust to a changing environment.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Capacity to identify areas of opportunity and to develop and implement innovative solutions to respond to them.

If librarians currently employed at the University of Ottawa are interested in this position, the possibility of an interim appointment would be available.

The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.