Head of Reference & Instruction Services

Dakota State University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Department Head to lead library information and research services, including reference, instruction, and information literacy programs.

The role provides strategic direction, mentors staff, and aligns departmental goals with the university's mission. Salary is posted at $59,000 per year, with duties spanning analysis, teaching, and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required from an ALA-accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience in a reference/instruction department.
• Experience providing reference/instruction for online programs.
• Assessment experience preferred.
• Experience with Springshare software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, supervision, and evaluation of department staff.
• Oversees departmental planning, goals, assessment, and reporting.
• Coordinates scheduling for reference, instruction, and service points.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Mentoring

Instruction design

Collaboration

Information literacy

Research instruction

Customer service

Education

Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Springshare software

Job description

Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Department Head to lead library information and research services, including reference, instruction, and information literacy programs.

The role provides strategic direction, mentors staff, and aligns departmental goals with the university's mission. Salary is posted at $59,000 per year, with duties spanning analysis, teaching, and service delivery.