Western University
Probationary or Continuing Appointment for a
Teaching & Learning Librarian, Curriculum

Western Libraries invites applications for the position of Teaching & Learning Librarian, Curriculum (Curriculum Librarian). Reporting to the Head, Teaching and Learning, the successful candidate will work as part of the Teaching & Learning Unit, and will be responsible for providing strategic curriculum and pedagogical leadership for Western Libraries. The start date is September 6, 2022. 

Responsibilities 

As a member of the Teaching and Learning (T&L) Unit, and as determined by Unit priorities, the successful candidate will focus on strategic curriculum activities and contribute to the team’s Teaching and Learning Program, and will be called upon to carry out some or all of the following responsibilities:

• Lead colleagues in developing, delivering, and assessing curricular, co-curricular, and academic activities of Western Libraries.
• Lead the development of instructor training for Western Libraries colleagues
• Provide leadership to colleagues on curriculum development and assessment.
• Advocate for library curriculum at the institutional and faculty or departmental level
• Provide leadership on the integration of library curriculum with broader Western University curriculum and services
• Collaborate and provide leadership in developing course learning outcomes for information literacy, and new assignments that integrate information literacy
• Provide leadership to colleagues on pedagogy development and assessment
• Collaborate on the program review process with Disciplinary Coordinators
• Actively participate on the Centre for Teaching and Learning’s Curriculum Team including: contributing to development and implementation of strategic campus-wide curriculum initiatives; fielding incoming curriculum consultation requests; and planning, facilitating, and assessing program curriculum retreats and other faculty development
• Guide colleagues’ development in relevant teaching domains
• Create a variety of learning objects (e.g., lesson plans, rubrics, assignments) and deliver a variety of learning experiences for face-to-face, blended and online learning environments
• Contribute disciplinary expertise for the teaching and learning context
• Collaborate with Western Libraries colleagues to develop and deliver programming that supports information literacy skills acquisition, including the provision of research consultations
• Identify and work with appropriate local, national and international partners that support effective practice in teaching and learning
• Continually monitor the fields of information literacy and educational development

Qualifications and Experience 

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution, or a PhD in Library and Information Science or equivalent degree is required.
• Experience with teaching
• Experience with curricular design or educational development
• Experience leading EDI-DIA work (equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, Indigenization and/or accessibility)
• Knowledge of inclusive, accessible, and equitable pedagogies
• Preferred experience in leadership, formal or informal, and advisory roles
• Ability to provide effective feedback
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Outstanding communication, collaboration, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills to set and balance priorities, manage competing deadlines, and take on multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively with campus partners
• Initiative, innovation, resourcefulness, and flexibility in order to develop relationships across Western Libraries and beyond, particularly with various academic departments
• Familiarity with technologies that are used to support student learning
• Ability to meet the research and service demands of a continuing appointment in addition to position responsibilities

Environment

Western Libraries is committed to excellence: anticipating information and service needs related to the University’s goals for research and scholarship, teaching and learning, and service to our university community and key partners. We are currently in the process of updating our Strategic Plan to align with the University’s strategic plan, Towards Western at 150, which has three main themes: Greater Impact; People, Community, and Culture; and Western’s Place in the World. 

Western Libraries, one of Canada’s leading research libraries, is a member of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN), and a proud partner in the OCUL Collaborative Futures Project. Recognized for the quality of its staff, the access and services provided, and its outstanding print and digital collections, Western Libraries supports the University’s mission to create, disseminate, and apply knowledge for the benefit of society through excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship. 

Librarians at Western are Members of the Librarians and Archivists Bargaining Unit represented by The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association. Terms and conditions of employment, including salary and benefits, are governed by the Librarians and Archivists Collective Agreement. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The 2022-2023 annual salary minimum floor for each rank is as follows: General Librarian – $62,255; Assistant Librarian – $68,515; Associate Librarian – $79,326; Senior Librarian – $95,257. Western offers a comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to extended health, dental, vision and pension.

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Application Procedure 

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references, by June 17, 2022, 11:59 PM (EDT) to: 

Office of the Vice-Provost & Chief Librarian
Western University
1151 Richmond Street N.
London, ON
N6A 5B8 
Email: libarc@uwo.ca

Only applications received by email will be considered. 

Please submit your application package as a single electronic file (MS Word or pdf). 

Please quote in the subject line reference #: T&LCURR042022

Please ensure that the form available at http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-lib-archs.pdf is completed and included in your application submission. 

Interview Procedure

Please note that due to COVID-19, the interviews and presentations may be conducted remotely, using video-conferencing software. Candidates will be consulted on a case-by-case basis on the best process and format to use given their location and particular situation.

In order to be compliant with Western’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/pdf/policies_procedures/section3/mapp311_covid19.pdf .

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. 

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact libarc@uwo.ca