LIBRARIAN FOR THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Simon Fraser University Library invites applications for a Librarian for the Faculty of Education. Reporting to the Head, Fraser Library, this full-time, continuing position will support members of the Faculty of Education at all SFU campuses. 

The incumbent will act as a liaison between SFU Library and the faculty, staff, and students in the Faculty of Education, providing research, instruction and collections support. The Librarian for the Faculty of Education will promote library services and advocate for resources and services relevant to the Faculty.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and listener who is motivated by curiosity, values collaboration, and has a demonstrated commitment to learner and user-centered approaches. They will actively contribute to the ongoing work of creating an inclusive working and learning environment with all faculty, staff and students, and their demonstrated experience will reflect their commitment to equity and inclusion. 

SETTING 

We acknowledge the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University’s three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices. 

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada’s top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, Simon Fraser University has also been consistently named one of British Columbia’s Top Employers in recent years, as well as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers, and one of Canada’s top family-friendly employers. SFU offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 75 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The main W.A.C. Bennett Library is located on the Burnaby campus, while the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is on the Vancouver campus, and Fraser Library is at SFU Surrey. 

The SFU Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access, and excellent in-person and online user services. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. SFU Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia. For more information, see our web site at https://www.lib.sfu.ca.

The SFU Library commits to a continuous process of transformation to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion and to serve the cause of social justice. The Library’s Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion provides more information. 

ASSIGNMENT 

• Act as liaison between the SFU Library and the faculty, staff, and students in the Faculty of Education:  
  • Provide subject-specific research services for faculty and students, including strategic curriculum-integrated instruction and research consultations;  
  • Engage in strategic collection development and assessment on an ongoing basis;  
  • Proactively promote, plan, and advocate for resources and services relevant to the Faculty;  
• Contribute service to the Library, the University, and the profession by participating in university governance and working with other members of the university community to enhance the academic and administrative excellence of the University;
• Participate in professional associations and activities, and work in the community at large through the application of professional competence or expertise;
• Develop professional knowledge, skills, and disciplinary expertise on a continuing basis;  
• Advance the values and goals outlined in the Library’s Strategic Plan;
• Option to engage in research activities as proportion of assigned workload;
• Other librarian duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required: 

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Studies from an ALA accredited program, or its equivalent; 
• Ability to collaboratively support students and faculty from a variety of disciplines in a busy and interdisciplinary research environment; 
• Experience with planning and delivering instruction, with a focus on learner-centered approaches and reflective teaching practices; 
• Understanding of how information is situated, critically evaluated, and assimilated for the creation of new knowledge;
• Ability to clearly articulate and contextualize the information ecosystem in the provision of research and learning support;
• Knowledge of best practices and trends in collection development;
• Familiarity with trends in academic publishing;
• Strong evidence of proactive approaches to collaboration and relationship building with colleagues and community; 
• Strong competence in recognizing, respecting and working effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds; 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written). These skills include but are not limited to strong listening skills, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives, a collaborative approach, and the ability and willingness to ask questions; 
• Ability to establish priorities and maintain a balance between short and long-term goals;
• Strong potential to be an engaged academic citizen including familiarity with the roles of collective agreements and governance in post-secondary settings.

Desired: 

• Academic background in Education or a related discipline;
• Experience with collection development in an academic setting;
• Evidence of engagement and ongoing contributions to the field of librarianship;
• Knowledge of trends in post-secondary education.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT 

This is a full time, continuing Librarian position, with an anticipated start date in May 2022. 

Librarians and Division Heads are members of the SFU Faculty Association. Terms, conditions and benefits of employment are outlined in the Collective Agreement:
https://www.sfu.ca/faculty-relations/collectiveagreement.html

The successful applicant will be appointed at a salary level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. Current salary scales are available from: https://www.sfu.ca/faculty-relations/salary.html

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all genders, visible minorities, persons of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+. 

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/Collection_Notice.html 

Information about what to expect when you apply for a librarian position at SFU is available here: https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/overview/employment/what-expect-librarian-position

TO APPLY 

To be given assured consideration applications must be submitted by email in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter and curriculum vitae by 9 a.m. PT on 14 March 2022 to: 

Susie Smith
Library Management Office
W.A.C. Bennett Library
Simon Fraser University
Phone: 778-782-4658
Fax: 778-782-3023