Description
THIS POSITION IS IN JAPAN.

The senior librarian plays a vital role in serving students, bridging many departments at the campus, and serving as a point of contact between the Tokyo campus library and the Main Campus library staff in Philadelphia. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to student success and excellence at the university level.

Reporting to the associate dean of library and learning innovation, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the library’s day-to-day operations, which include staff coordination, public services, curating, budgeting, instructional development, program planning, and regular conversations with other academic units. The senior librarian will foster development and maintenance of library resources and services to meet the needs of all academic programs. Also, the senior librarian will help support new programs, assist with short-term and long-range projects, and participate in program reviews and accreditation efforts. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Education & Experience:
ALA accredited Master of Library Science degree and 3 years post-MLS experience in an academic or research library. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
* Substantial knowledge of automated access services, activities, and systems
* Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
* Knowledge of both traditional and emerging academic library services, including public services, technical services, instructional technology, and open educational resources
* Excellent communication skills in English
* Ability to work with a diverse community in a professional, helpful, and respectful manner

Preferred:
* Additional graduate degree beyond an MLS degree
* Two years of department lead or supervisory experience
* Evidence of collaboration with external academic support services (e.g., teaching and learning center, office of disability resources and services, etc.) and academic affairs
* Teaching experience at the collegiate

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

Primary Location: Location OUTSIDE of PA
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular