Library Teaching and Learning Manager

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

We are seeking a dynamic manager to oversee the vision for our Teaching and Learning Team. Responsibilities include providing leadership and direction in the development of culturally appropriate, pedagogically sound teaching and online educational resources to enhance students' digital and information literacies.

You will lead a team of professionals in the delivery of high-quality, equitable services, aiming where possible to embed these into Library and University activities. The role also has responsibility for partnering with other professional services and fostering a culture of systematic continuous improvement.

This is a full-time permanent role based at our Hillcrest campus. However, we are willing to consider applications to work a minimum of 0.8 FTE. Salary will be in the range of $96,956 to $107,177 per year based on skills, knowledge, and experience brought to the position.

While there is an expectation for staff to be onsite at certain times, the Library supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact jessica.howie@waikato.ac.nz, Assistant Director: Open Research and Teaching and Learning. All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

Below are the ideal skills we are seeking:

• Demonstrates strong people management skills and experience with change management.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of pedagogies and technologies and their application.
• Engaged in keeping up to date with technologies and spotting opportunities for those to support teaching, learning, customer service provision, and enhancing working practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of integrating indigenous ways of knowing, e.g., mātauranga Māori within teaching and learning.
• Dedicated to equal opportunity and partnership with Māori as per Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Understands current trends and best practices in digital and information literacy skills.

We are open to training someone who may not have experience across all areas but demonstrates potential and a willingness to learn.

Ko wai mātou? - Who are we?

Te Iho o te Manawataki | Library is an inspirational and innovative academic library situated in the heart of the campus in Te Manawa (the Student Centre) in Hamilton. The University also has a Tauranga Campus and global partnerships in a number of countries, all of which are supported by the Library.

Please see here for more information about the Library.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations, which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education, and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications close at 9am on Monday, 18 November 2024.

Requisition number: 1002058

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