Assistant Director, Head of Research and Education

1 day ago


Richmond, California, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications for the position of Assistant Director and Head, Research and Education for the VCU Health Sciences Library. As a key member of the Health Sciences divisional leadership team, the successful candidate will provide innovative, collaborative leadership and overall management and administration of the Research and Education department, including the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library.

The Assistant Director and Head, Research and Education will lead the Research and Education department in developing, promoting, and delivering knowledge-based support to Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus programs through a faculty liaison librarian model. This includes enabling University members and external partners to locate, access, and organize information using the most appropriate tools.

The department consists of six faculty liaison librarians, the Health and Wellness Librarian, one staff member, and several student and hourly employees supporting both locations. In the absence of the Associate Dean and Director, the Assistant Director and Head is responsible for the Health Sciences Library.

The successful candidate will join an exceptionally talented, culturally and academically diverse community. VCU Libraries, one of Virginia's outstanding research library systems, advances the University's teaching, research, service, and patient care mission with comprehensive digital and print collections and nationally recognized innovation in its facilities, advanced media and technology resources for its community.

Diversity and Inclusion
VCU's commitment to diversity is one of the institution's unique strengths. Our student body is one of the most diverse in Virginia in terms of race and ethnicity and socioeconomic status, and one of the four themes of our Quest 2028 Strategic Plan is "Diversity driving excellence." The United States Department of Education has designated VCU as a minority serving institution effective July 1, 2022. VCU is committed to building an increasingly diverse faculty and leadership team, and is actively engaged in partnerships with diverse communities in the Richmond metro area.

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Dean, VCU Libraries and Director, VCU Health Sciences Library, the Assistant Director and Head, Research and Education, will:

Lead the Research and Education department in developing, promoting, and delivering knowledge-based support to Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus programs through a faculty liaison librarian model, enabling University members and external partners to locate, access, and organize information using the most appropriate tools.

Oversee operations of the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library and work with partners VCU Medical Center Auxiliary and VCU Health in its management.

Lead outreach programming efforts to local, external communities primarily through the Health and Wellness Library.

Collaboratively develop programming for the Health Sciences Library and the Health and Wellness Library.

Manage the Health Sciences Library in the absence of the Associate Dean and Director.

Develop and sustain relationships that advance the VCU Libraries' mission.

This position is an essential member of the Health Sciences divisional leadership team and is expected to play an integral role in the success of division-wide operations and collaborative initiatives. As a member of VCU Libraries, the Assistant Director and Head will work with colleagues to advance the strategic initiatives of the Libraries.

The Assistant Director and Head, Research and Education is expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Faculty with the VCU Libraries are evaluated and promoted on the basis of job performance, scholarship, and service. Health Sciences Library faculty librarians are encouraged to pursue and maintain membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP).
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