Head, Scholarly Communication & Data Services

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Head, Scholarly Communication & Data Services, UNLV University Libraries [R0125140]   PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  For more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu   COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.   PROFILE of the UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES As a strong partner in research and student learning, UNLV Libraries fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning at one of the nation's fastest growing universities. University Libraries comprises Lied Library and four branch libraries and we are a gateway to more than 80,000 electronic journals, 1.2 million volumes, and 1.4 million e-books. We welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds to join our growing organization of over 130 experienced faculty librarians, professionals, and staff members.   UNLV UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as leading a respectful, positive work environment. The University Libraries values begin with our belief that everyone deserves a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable environment where they are treated with respect and dignity. The Libraries extends its commitment to diversity and equity in employment and especially welcomes applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who contribute to diversification.   ROLE of the POSITION UNLV University Libraries seeks nominations and applications for an innovative and collaborative tenure-track/tenured faculty member to serve as the Head, Scholarly Communication & Data Services.   UNLV’s recent designation as a Research I, Very High Research Activity University (Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education) highlights the changing direction of the University with a new and growing emphasis on the research, scholarship and creative activities of its faculty and students. This direction presents exciting opportunities for the University Libraries to lead, partner on, and contribute to institutional aspirations and strategic initiatives. To better support this climate of innovation, in which faculty and students produce high-quality, widely disseminated, and influential research, the University Libraries will implement an organizational restructuring. to create a new Scholarly Communication & Data Services department. By aligning expertise in this new department, the University Libraries will establish organizational leadership for the development of programs and tools that support UNLV researchers in creating, sharing and demonstrating the impact of their work. Existing and future programmatic areas of focus for the department will include:  

• Open Scholarship and Publishing, including oversight of the Institutional Repository
• GIS
• Data Visualization
• Data Preparation (manipulation and processing)
• Data Literacy
• Digital Humanities
• Data Management
• The Carpentries
• Reputation Management
• Research Impact

  UNLV Libraries is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and collaborative librarian to establish the Scholarly Communication & Data Services department. An intentional decision has been made to wait until the incumbent is in place before creating the department in order to facilitate unified team development under the leadership of this role.   The Scholarly Communication & Data Services department will be part of the Collections, Acquisitions and Discovery (CAD) division. This will utilize existing Division expertise in scholarly communication, repository management and research impact and build on that foundation to strengthen support for UNLV researchers. Reporting to the Director of the CAD division, the incumbent will establish the department and develop direction, vision, goals and priorities for Scholarly Communication & Data Services   Key responsibilities and expectations for this position will include:  

• Establish, articulate, document, and maintain departmental vision, strategy, direction and goals
• Lead and support a growing team of library staff responsible for the programming and services of Scholarly Communication & Data Services. The department will initially consist of the incumbent and the current staff of the Scholarly Communication Initiatives department (https://www.library.unlv.edu/about/unlv-libraries-org-chart.pdf). There are longer term plans for two additional positions focused on data visualization and GIS, and digital scholarship/digital humanities. These plans are dependent on funding.
• Lead the development of a robust and sustainable program of services that support the needs of UNLV researchers through a collaborative approach that engages with Libraries and UNLV stakeholders as appropriate.
• Work cross-organizationally to develop effective working relationships and communication channels with key stakeholders. This will include University Libraries departments such as the Library Liaison Program, Educational Initiatives, Health Sciences Library, and Digital Collections, and partners across the University including the Division of Research and Economic Development, and Office of Faculty Affairs as well as faculty, students and administrators from across the campuses.
• Continuously assess and evaluate programs, services, policies, and processes of the department to ensure they are responsive to the evolving needs and priorities of UNLV researchers.
• Remain up-to-date on challenges, opportunities, and issues facing research libraries and develop relevant Scholarly Communication & Data Services in response
• As a faculty member, the incumbent will be expected to engage in scholarly activities and to provide service to the university, community, and profession in accordance with UNLV and University Libraries standards for promotion and tenure.

  QUALIFICATIONS This position requires an earned Master's Degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited program by the date of appointment.   Required

• Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of educational attainment, and religion.

• Five years of experience in an academic setting
• Experience providing programmatic services in one or more areas of responsibility of this position
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new initiatives, including establishing and articulating vision and goals
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and apply new technologies
• Knowledge of current digital scholarship and scholarly communication trends
• Knowledge of research data management and data services trends within libraries
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, foster collaboration and lead teams across an organization
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build partnerships with University stakeholders external to the library
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, and effectiveness in balancing multiple assignments and projects

Preferred

• Demonstrated teaching experience
• Experience with technology, methods and tools related to the programmatic areas of focus for the position
• Evidence of creative thinking about library services and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to successfully supervise, mentor, and train staff

SALARY RANGE This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the rank of Assistant (Rank II, tenure-track) or Associate (Rank III, tenure-track/tenure). Minimum salary is $65,000. Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and dependent upon labor market. Position is contingent upon funding. In addition, University Libraries is committed to and helps fund professional development opportunities: each position receives annual allotment for professional development activities. Benefits information is available here: https://www.unlv.edu/hr/benefits   UNLV University Libraries provides generous support for individual professional development, and residents of Nevada enjoy no state income tax.  Home to many major annual conventions, Las Vegas is one of the best-connected cities in America and the nearest major city to several of the nation’s richest natural treasures.  In addition to the world renowned Las Vegas Strip providing a variety of culinary and entertainment opportunities, Las Vegas is home to five professional athletic organizations and continues to expand local cultural opportunities, including the internationally recognized Smith Center for the Performing Arts.  To learn more about living in Las Vegas visit our guide at https://guides.library.unlv.edu/lasvegas/welcome.   APPLICATION DETAILS Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, emails, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.   Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on July 30, 2021 and best consideration will be gained for materials submitted prior to that date. Materials should be addressed to the Head, Scholarly Communication & Data Services Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted online as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.   SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, “R0125140” in the search box.   If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.     SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.   EEO/AA STATEMENT UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.   TITLE IX STATEMENT UNLV does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities, including admissions, on the basis of sex/gender pursuant to Title IX, or on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the NSHE Handbook. Reports of discriminatory misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and/or concerns about noncompliance with Title IX or any other anti-discrimination laws or policies should be directed to UNLV’s Title IX Coordinator Michelle Sposito. 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