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Library Teaching and Learning Manager – University of Waikato

Library Teaching and Learning Manager

Job Type

Permanent

Min Education

University degree

Min Experience​

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Salary

$96,956 - $107,177 per year

Deadline

18.11.2024

Vacancies

About Organization

The University of Waikato is a public research university in New Zealand that offers a variety of degree programs, including engineering, computer science, health, and the arts. 

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

The University Library | Te Iho o Te Manawataki o Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato is inspirational and innovative academic library situated in the heart of the campus in Te Manawa (the Student Centre) in Hamilton. The University also has a Tauranga Campus and global partnerships in a number of countries all of which are supported by the Library.

The Library Plan is built on the principles of the University of Waikato’s Treaty Statement: mahi tahi (partnership), kaitiakitanga (active protection) and kōwhiringa (options) and supports the University’s ambition to become the first anti-racist institution in Aotearoa. The Library aims to ensure that its services and resources are inclusive for all and integrate kaupapa and mātauranga Māori throughout its policies and processes.

The Library is responsible for a range of systems which underpin core University activities. This includes the management, maintenance and development of the institutional repository, library catalogue, discovery platforms and enquiry services. The Library manages, maintains and develops the University’s record management systems and the University Art Collection.

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic manager to oversee the vision for our Teaching and Learning Team. Responsibilities include providing leadership and direction in the development of culturally appropriate, pedagogically sound teaching and online educational resources to enhance students’ digital and information literacies.

You will lead a team of professionals in the delivery of high-quality, equitable services, aiming where possible to embed these into Library and University activities. The role also has responsibility for partnering with other professional services and fostering a culture of systematic continuous improvement.

This is a full-time permanent role based at our Hillcrest campus. However, we are willing to consider applications to work a minimum of 0.8 FTE. Salary will be in the range of $96,956 to $107,177 per year based on skills, knowledge, and experience brought to the position.

While there is an expectation for staff to be onsite at certain times, the Library supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact jessica.howie@waikato.ac.nz, Assistant Director: Open Research and Teaching and Learning. All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
● A University degree.
● A formal teaching qualification or equivalent experience.
Preferred
● A management qualification or significant management experience.

TRAINING, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
● Knowledge and demonstrable experience of pedagogies and technologies and their application.
● Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges associated with learning and teaching in a university environment.
● Demonstrated capacity to lead and motivate a team to achieve results.
● Success in initiating and leading change in organisations.
● Experience of an advocacy role, requiring negotiating and influencing skills.
● Experience in successfully managing projects.
● Ability to support staff development and wellbeing, taking a coaching and mentoring approach.
● High level interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with others and in teams.
● Demonstrated knowledge of, and commitment to best practice digital and information literacy skills programmes.
● Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, able to convey
specialist information to different audiences.
● Ability to develop strategic priorities and initiatives.
● Ability to deliver responsive and innovative user-focussed service.
● Experience of utilising technologies to enhance service delivery.
● Knowledge and understanding of integrating indigenous ways of knowing e.g. mātauranga Māori within teaching and learning
Preferred
● Knowledge of user experience methodologies and culturally appropriate engagement methods.

More Details

Applications Close 9:00am on Monday 18th November 2024

Requisition Number 1002058

Note: Candidates must thoroughly read the notification for detailed information on eligibility, post requirements, selection procedure, age limit, pay scale, and other relevant details.

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