Vacancy 1 – Full Time, Permanent (Health, Education & Society)
Vacancy 2 – Full Time, Fixed Term: 12 months (Partnership)
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Interview date: Tuesday 07 and Wednesday 08 September 2021
Library and Learning Services is seeking two highly motivated academic librarians.
Vacancy 1
This post is responsible for supporting the Faculty of Health, Education and Society. You will undertake collection development, integrated information and digital literacy teaching and faculty liaison. This is a full time (37 hours) permanent post.
Vacancy 2
This post will support partnership activities and include managing partner approval processes, liaising with partner staff and students and coordinating cross-department partner support. This is a full time (37 hours) fixed-term post (12 months).
The posts are based at the Waterside Campus. The University supports working flexibly, on-site and remotely, in line with post requirements. These can be discussed with the recruiting manager. Both posts include 23 days holiday, additional closed days, bank holidays and a local government pension scheme.
For further information regarding either post please email darren.flynn@northampton.ac.uk.
About you
For either post, you will demonstrate experience in building relationships with academic and professional services colleagues, developing and delivering high-quality teaching and training and a strong commitment to delivering student-focused services.
You will have a qualification in Library and Information Science or an equivalent level of skill and knowledge working in the library or information sector. You will have experience designing and delivering information and digital literacy skills training and using technology to support teaching and learning activities. You will show strong skills in written and oral communication, an eye for detail and have a self-motivated and organised approach to work.
Qualifications
Essential:
Library/Information Science qualification or equivalent level of skill and knowledge working in libraries or the information sector
Degree
Department of Library and Learning Services
Library and Learning Services (LLS) consists of the University Library, Research Support, Learning Development, Educational Linguistics, Learning Technology and the Institute of Learning and Teaching. The Library provides adaptable and IT rich learning environments, with access to print and online resources, including University research outputs, alongside expert support in finding information. Learning Development and Educational Linguistics offer flexible opportunities for students to develop a broad range of academic skills, while Learning Technology manages NILE, the University’s virtual learning environment, and supports the use of technology in learning and teaching. The Institute of Learning and Teaching lead on effective and innovative learning practices.
About Us
This is an exciting time to join our University following our relocation in September 2018 to a new purpose-built, town-centre campus designed to adapt to 21st-century teaching. We are looking to recruit individuals who share our passion for innovation, creativity and social impact and who will play a key role as we realise our ambition of transforming lives for the better and inspiring positive change.
The University of Northampton is one of only two Ashoka U Changemaker Campuses in the UK, and in 2017 was awarded the Social Enterprise Gold Mark, an independent guarantee that we have proven to our employees, students and stakeholders that we are committed to continuous improvement across our business in order to consistently deliver a positive impact on people and planet.
Right To Work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at an interview.
Equality
We are proud of our diverse student population and applications from Black Asian Minority Ethnic students grow year on year. Equality and the promotion of inclusion are a key value that we are proud to promote. To embed this across the University, to achieve diversity amongst its staff and to improve staff representation, we would like to encourage applications from women, people living with disabilities, and those from the LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
Please visit our website for further information and to apply online.