Head, Teaching, Research Support, and Outreach
Indiana University Libraries is seeking an innovative, collaborative, creative, and experienced librarian to help form and lead an interdisciplinary department of fantastic librarians, professional staff, and part-time student employees as they provide both new and more traditional library services in the areas historically known as reference, information literacy, and user engagement. This department results from a merger of two departments currently known as the Scholars’ Commons and Teaching and Learning. The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of and enthusiasm for these core services but will also be able to envision how the services might need to change and adapt to new directions at the University. The successful candidate will be accomplished in guiding groups through transition. Responsibilities: Creates and executes a collaborative vision for providing teaching and general research and reference support in the departments engaged in this work. Establishes a work culture reflective of IU Libraries shared values. Supervises a team of 6-8 FTE librarians and staff to plan, execute, manage, promote, and assess services that support faculty teaching and faculty and student research. Participates actively in the day-to-day work of these departments through teaching and providing reference services. Qualifications: Applicants are encouraged to think broadly and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. ALA-accredited graduate degree in library or information science; candidates with an advanced degree in a relevant subject area and appropriate experience in an academic setting will also be considered. Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in an academic library, including a successful record of management and mentoring. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication, including presentation and/or teaching and/or training skills. For complete posting with additional responsibilities, required and preferred qualifications, and benefit programs information go to https://libraries.indiana.edu/job-postings-librarians. TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 14, 2025. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to libhire@iu.edu. Expected start date: July 21, 2025. Please note that this date is flexible. For more information about Indiana University Bloomington, go to https://www.indiana.edu/. For information about working and living in Bloomington, Indiana: https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/work-life/index.html
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.“Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.”
