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Data Services Coordinator/Assistant Professor

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC

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Position Number003242Functional TitleData Services Coordinator/Assistant ProfessorPosition TypeTenure StreamPosition EclassL1 - 12 Month Librarians; LeaveEarnUniversity Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

A wide range of student and faculty-centered services are the cornerstone of the UNC Greensboro University Libraries’ integral role in the community. As an essential component of education and research at UNC Greensboro, University Libraries offer access to more than four million print and digital items along with innovative programs, support services and expert personnel to assist patrons in achieving their academic and scholarly goals. For additional information, please visit library.uncg.edu.

Position Summary

The UNC Greensboro Libraries invite applications for the position of Data Services Coordinator. We are seeking an energetic, innovative, flexible, and service-oriented individual to join the Research, Outreach and Instruction Department (ROI). Reporting to the Head of ROI, the Data Services Coordinator will support the data needs of faculty, staff, and students at UNC Greensboro by coordinating data service initiatives across the libraries. The Coordinator will also provide oversight for government information. The UNC Greensboro University Libraries are a selective Federal Depository and a North Carolina Depository.

In addition, the librarian will also serve as a subject liaison. This is a 12-month tenure-track librarian position with salary and benefits distributed over 12 months.

Responsibilities:
●Develop research services related to the discovery, management, and visualization of research data.
●Collaborate with units across campus to provide and promote high-quality data services
●Identify software and tools supporting the discovery, management, analysis, and visualization of research data
●Deliver expert one-on-one consultations to faculty, students, and staff supporting research data needs.
●Develop and lead dynamic in-person and online instructional programming on data-related topics and tools.
●Supervise the GIS/Data Visualization Librarian and the Government Documents Library Technician
●Serve as a liaison to academic departments
●Serve as Official Representative to the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research.
●Provide oversight for government information and the depository collections.

Minimum Qualifications

●Master’s Degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program
●Minimum of 3 years of library experience supporting quantitative and/or qualitative research data services
●Demonstrated experience working with statistical software (such as SPSS or SAS) or scientific programming (such as R or Python)
●Knowledge of freely available and subscription data sources, such as Census and ICPSR
●Knowledge of trends in data management throughout the research lifecycle, including creating, processing, preservation, access, and reuse of research data
●Excellent written and oral communication skills
●Demonstrated service orientation and skills
●Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues and patrons in a highly collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications

●Supervisory experience
●Familiarity with software for geospatial, and/or qualitative analysis (such as QGIS, ArcGIS, Atlas.ti, or NVivo).
●Additional advanced degree in a relevant social science discipline, such as Sociology, Geography or Political Science
●Experience helping researchers with data management planning
●Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau

Tenure StatusTenure TrackSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Salary and Benefits:

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure track position. The salary for the position is competitive and is contingent upon the qualifications and experience of the candidate. Standard benefits include state or optional (including TIAA-CREF) retirement plans, state health plan and 24 vacation days per year.

Application Procedures:

Upload an application letter addressing qualifications, along with a current curriculum vita and the names of three recent professional references.

Preference will be given to applications received by May 15, 2019. The position will remain open until filled. The start date is negotiable.

UNCG has a strong commitment to serve its highly diverse community. As such, UNCG welcomes applications from women, underrepresented racial/ethnic minority group members, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who would enrich the University’s mission. UNCG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Recruitment RangeThe salary for the position is competitive and is contingent upon the qualifications and experience.Org #-DepartmentUniversity Libraries - 11601Job Open Date04/11/2019For Best Consideration Date05/15/2019Job Close DateOpen Until FilledNoFTE1.000Type of AppointmentPermanentTime Limited DurationNumber of Months per Year12FLSAADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical EffortHand Movement-Repetitive Motions - o, Hand Movement-Grasping - o, Holding - o, Finger Dexterity - o, Reading - o, Writing - o, Eye-hand coordination - o, Hearing - f, Talking - f, Standing - f, Sitting - f, Walking - f, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - fWork EnvironmentInsideApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
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    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
      • SpartanTalent Website
      • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
      • The Chronicle of Higher Education
      • Inside Higher Ed
      • Other professional journal / website
      • NCWorks.gov
      • UNC School System Job Board
      • Personal Networking
      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Indeed.com
      • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
      • Other
    2. * If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

      (Open Ended Question)

    Organization

    UNCG at a Glance

    Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

    With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

    UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

    The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

    Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

    As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

    Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

    UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

    The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

    Achievements & Accolades

    UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

    Challenging Academic Programs

    U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

    UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

    The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

    Supportive Environment

    UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

    UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

    The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

    Engaged Community

    For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

    UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

    For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

    Careers at UNCG

    UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

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    336-334-5009
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    723 Kenilworth Street
    Greensboro
    NC
    27402
    US

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