About this role
We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
The Role This role represents an exciting opportunity to join the Library's highly regarded Academic Engagement team. You will lead the library's engagement with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, working collaboratively with staff and students to ensure the library's services align with Faculty plans for education and research. This will include development and delivery of embedded digital, information and research skills teaching and support across a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, in alignment with Newcastle University's Education for Life 2030+ Strategy.
You will bring experience of working in an academic or equivalent library environment, and enthusiasm for supporting those working and studying in higher education. You will have provided subject support and information literacy teaching and will have knowledge of the information resources and tools available to support teaching and research. This role provides the opportunity to further develop your leadership and management skills, and alongside leading your team, you will be expected to play a senior role in cross-library developmental projects and initiatives.
This role is offered on a full-time (37 hours per week), permanent basis. The role is suitable for blended working, with a minimum of 60% (3 days) to be worked on campus. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Elizabeth Oddy at [email protected].
For more information about what we do, see our library website (ncl.ac.uk/library)
Qualifications
Educated to honours degree standard or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification in Librarianship / Information Science or equivalent. A teaching qualification (e.g. a Certificate or Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) and/or achieved or willingness to attain Fellowship of Advance Higher Education (FHEA).