Permanent Whole Time Post
UCC Library is looking for an exceptional Learning & Teaching Assistant Librarian to join our team and deliver exceptional services to support learning and teaching within the University. The ideal candidate will be proactive and innovative, maintaining and developing the reputation UCC Library currently holds for exceptional student success. This is an amazing opportunity for the right person to join UCC Library during a time of exciting change.
The Learning & Teaching Librarian will work as part of a team to curate, design, deliver, coordinate and assess a range of learning activities and supports for the development of digital, information, media and new literacies throughout the entire university. The Learning & Teaching Librarian will adopt innovative, effective pedagogical approaches, both in-person and online, to deliver an excellent teaching and learning experience. As part of the wider Learning & Teaching Team, the Learning & Teaching Librarian will lead on efforts to demonstrate the impact of library services in teaching and learning excellence. They will also actively explore teaching and learning opportunities connected with existing, new and evolving library spaces and technologies.
How will you contribute to our Team?
You will:
Develop and deliver innovative classroom-based and online teaching sessions, tutorials and workshops to enhance students' skills and support their learning within the University.
Deliver effective learning support consultations with learners as part of a collaborative team-based service offering.
Contribute towards the development and delivery of a significant new service aimed at supporting academic colleagues in curriculum and assessment design and student skills development.
Contribute to a positive workplace culture and build collaborative relationships and exceptional communication to deliver and enhance library programmes.
About UCC Library
The University's Library is at the heart of the University and plays a pivotal role in supporting the learning and research activities of University College Cork community. UCC Library comprises a distinct unit that resides under the Vice-President for Teaching & Learning. Library staff work in partnership with the University community to provide access to high quality information resources, tailored programs of student and researcher support, and a first- class learning environment.
The Library has entered an exciting period of transformation with the development of a new library vision and plan that will support the UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028 ‘Securing our Future' and the broader University aspirations.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https: // ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Ronan Madden, Learning & Teaching Team Lead at [email protected].
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our Strategic Plan. UCC holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .
Appointment may be made on the Admin V (Grade 5) Salary Scale: €49,299- € 60,476 (Scale B) / € 47,084- €57,562 (Scale A)
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
University College Cork is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https: // ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday 8th October 2024.
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Person : Ronan Madden Contact Email : [email protected] Job ID : 079912 Contact Number : Close Date : 08-Oct-2024 12:00