Librarian for Instruction, First-Year Experience and Student Success

The NYU Abu Dhabi Library invites applications for a Librarian for Instruction, First-Year Experience, and Student Success to work in a highly collaborative, innovative, and forward-looking liberal arts environment. Reporting to the Associate Director for Research Services and Strategy, this position plays a key role in NYU Abu Dhabi's educational mission by providing dynamic and enthusiastic service to students and faculty, with a particular focus on building programs that support the needs of first-year students and prioritize student success. This position will serve as the face of the Library for our first-year students while expanding our tiered information literacy program and developing programmatic approaches to articulate the Library’s impact on student learning. Developing and delivering assessment strategies that measure the influence of library engagement on the student body is an important part of the role. This position builds collaborative programs with students and student groups to support research and learning while holistically meeting their needs and strengthening connections to Library services. Building student-centered programs that foster a sense of belonging and inclusiveness is essential.

Collaborative work with colleagues at NYU New York, NYU Shanghai, and across NYU’s global network is an important job expectation. Librarians at NYUAD engage in professional service and pursue an active scholarly agenda.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the Library’s information literacy instruction program for foundational writing courses in the First-Year Writing Seminar (FYWS).
• In partnership with academic librarians, assume primary teaching responsibility for the First-Year Writing Seminar information literacy classes.
• In partnership with the Writing Program, strategically plan and continuously assess the integration of information literacy concepts into the FYWS curriculum through continuous analysis and alignment of information literacy concepts and measured outcomes.
• Develop and implement assessment strategies that demonstrate the effectiveness of Library programs on student success.
• Expand the Library’s tiered information literacy program through engagement with university programs, including the Core Curriculum.
• In partnership with relevant student-centered departments, build information literacy-focused programs that support the needs of our diverse first-year student body by engaging with programs such as the Academic Enrichment Program.
• Coordinate student-facing tabling events, orientations, and other outreach activities, including the Library’s participation in NYUAD student welcome (Marhaba) activities for first-year students.
• Participate in campus outreach and engagement programming and events that support student recruitment, academic preparedness, and retention.
• Form and cultivate collaborative relationships with campus units and programs that support academic preparedness, including the Writing Center, the Writing Program, the Academic Resource Center and Student Success, to develop partnerships that foster student preparedness through information literacy-focused programs.
• Coordinate overall assessment data collection, reporting and analysis for Library instruction and outreach activities.
• Develop and lead assessment projects to gain insight into the undergraduate student population and build student-centered programs and spaces in response.
• Keep abreast of trends and developments in information literacy, library instruction, and the Library’s role in supporting student success to create a community of practice among academic librarians.
• Ensure alignment of our information literacy assessment activities with institutional needs and reporting mechanisms.
• Provide in-person, chat and email research help to students, staff and faculty.

About NYU Abu Dhabi

https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/

NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents.

NYUAD is committed to building and strengthening a university-wide culture of inclusion, diversity, belonging and equity (IDBE), which is fundamental to the University’s commitment to excellence. Visit our website for more information on NYUAD’s commitment to IDBE and how these values are fundamental to our mission.

Students are drawn from among the world’s best. They are bright, intellectually passionate, and committed to building a campus environment anchored in mutual respect, understanding, and care. The NYUAD undergraduate student body has garnered an impressive record of scholarships, graduate-school admissions, and other global honors. Graduate education is an area of growth for the University; the current graduate student population of over 100 students is expected to expand in the next decade as doctoral programs are developed.

Working for NYUAD

At NYUAD, we recognize that Abu Dhabi is more than where you work; it’s your home. In order for you to thrive, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. This starts with a generous relocation allowance; educational assistance for your dependents; access to health and wellness services; and more. NYUAD is committed to faculty success throughout the academic trajectory, providing support for ambitious and world-class research projects and innovative, interactive teaching approaches. Support for dual-career families is a priority. Visit our website for more information on benefits for you and your dependents.

Qualifications

The initial appointment is contingent on rank and is renewable based on job performance and active professional engagement. The rank depends on professional background and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA (American Library Association) accredited degree or institutions recognized by ALA as having a formal accreditation process.
• Demonstrated success in building and teaching information literacy programs in an academic library.
• Demonstrated experience building and implementing assessment programs and leading change using data-driven decision-making.
• Commitment to building student-centered library services that foster a sense of student belonging and inclusiveness.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ACRL Framework for Information Literacy.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace and an ability to work effectively with a multicultural faculty, staff, and student population.
• Demonstrated aptitude and enthusiasm for instruction and outreach.
• Demonstrated aptitude for teamwork, flexible accommodation in a changing environment, and a history of collegiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment.

Application Instructions

The NYU Division of Libraries - Abu Dhabi is conducting a virtual information session for this position on Tuesday, August 6th at 10 a.m. EST / 6 p.m. GST. Zoom link to follow.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The first review of applications will begin on September 1, 2024 and qualified applicants will be contacted thereafter to schedule first-round interviews. To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• List of 3-5 references to be contacted at a later date.

Apply Now: https://apply.interfolio.com/148560

We anticipate the successful candidate being appointed during the academic year 2024-2025.

NYUAD is committed to equality and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates who will enrich and contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our university.

Questions regarding this position may be addressed to nyuad.academicrecruitment@nyu.edu.

NYUAD values diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity; such principles are fundamental to the university's commitment to excellence. NYUAD is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups, women, and UAE nationals. Multidisciplinary research and exceptional teaching in a highly diverse and inclusive campus community are hallmarks of the University’s mission.

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