Unit Associate Director
As part of the TTUHSC Amarillo campus, the Harrington Library supports the faculty, residents, students, and staff in Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The Harrington Library also serves as the physical location of the print collection for Texas Tech University's School of Veterinary Medicine.
The Harrington Library of the Health Sciences invites candidates to apply for the position of Unit Associate Director
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development, coordination, administration and management of a unit.
- Supervision and management of Harrington Library, professional and classified staff
- Selects resources using TTUHSC library approval plans and procedures
- Teaches group and individuals classes and provides orientations for students, faculty and staff.
- Prepares reports on all branch’s activities
- Initiates and maintains extramural service in assigned geographical area, including classes, exhibits, or presentations, assists with maintaining contracts services.
- Advises Managing Director on branch library operations, problems, and needs
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of Branch library equipment and eliminating outdated materials according to TTUHSC Libraries’ policies and procedures. Maintains inventory of all library equipment.
- Works on committees and projects as assigned
- Values Based Culture: Through our Values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. There five values drive everything we do and describe how we live out our vision and mission at TTUHSC: one team, kindhearted, integrity, visionary and beyond service.
Bachelor’s degree in related area required plus five years progressively responsible management experience on a year for year basis.
- Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited institution. At least three years of experience in a health environment, with a preferred two years supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with basic health science library management and supervision
- Demonstrable teaching skills
- Demonstrable skill in computer usage
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills in research strategy and health informatics database searching
- Ability to adhere to deadlines, plan projects and prioritize
- Public speaking and presentation skills
$90,889.85 per year: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
Please apply at Careers at TTUHSC under req. number 38024BR.
Required Attachments:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/ CV
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.