Assistant Director, Research & Instruction Leadership

METRO | 599; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The New School seeks an Assistant Director for Research and Instructional Services to provide leadership in planning, management, assessment, and strategic development of research and instructional services. You will supervise the Research Unit and advance initiatives in scholarly communication and open publishing, collaborating with faculty and library colleagues across campuses.

This full-time role focuses on building data-driven enhancements to teaching, learning, and access to library

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree from a four-year program.
• ALA-accredited MLS.
• Strong understanding of research data management, statistical analysis, scholarly publishing and open access.
• Supervisory and/or project management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in constantly evolving environment and eager to facilitate innovative change.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exemplary teaching skills or training experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies related to research and instruction.
• 3+ years experience in an academic library environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Research & Instructional Services in the absence of the Director.
• Supervise assigned Subject Librarians.
• Lead “Research Unit” and oversee areas of focus: Assessment and analytics; Data visualization; Scholarly communication and open publishing
• Make budget recommendations for collection management.
• Ensure processes are effective, regularly assessing services and recommending revisions.
• Develop assessment strategies and actively participate in the implementation of strategic planning and goals.
• Generate and analyze departmental statistics, incorporating data visualization tools.
• Jointly oversee and carry out research and instructional services (in-person, by phone and virtually) for library locations.
• Serve as liaison for programs within management and entrepreneurship by providing: outreach, instruction, research assistance, reserves and new program support, collection development, online guides and tutorials.
• Develop and coordinate services that support scholarly communication, including open publishing, and provide guidance to faculty and researchers on evolving publishing practices.
• Support the development and assessment of new services, resources, and initiatives that enhance research, teaching, and library services.
• Partner with other library units to ensure excellent internal/external customer service standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, academic programs, and library colleagues to advance teaching, learning, and equitable access to library-supported course materials.
• Cultivate partnerships across the Libraries and the New School community to identify and advance scholarly communication initiatives and other emerging services.
• Participate in local and national forums to stay current with trends regarding research and instruction services in academic libraries.
• Participate in working groups, e.g., Stats and Analytics.

Skills

Research data management

Statistical analysis

Scholarly publishing

Open access

Supervisory experience

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Adaptability

Change management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Master’s in relevant subject area

Job description

The New School seeks an Assistant Director for Research and Instructional Services to provide leadership in planning, management, assessment, and strategic development of research and instructional services. You will supervise the Research Unit and advance initiatives in scholarly communication and open publishing, collaborating with faculty and library colleagues across campuses.

This full-time role focuses on building data-driven enhancements to teaching, learning, and access to library