Competition ID:	3472
Internal Closing Date:	July 12, 2024
External Closing Date:	July 12, 2024
# of Openings:	1
*Salary Information:	Faculty Pay Scale
Employment Type:	Permanent Part Time
Workplace Type:	Hybrid
Travel Frequency:	Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group:	Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University  
  
POSITION TITLE: Psychology, Geography & Fine Arts Liaison Librarian – Competition ID: 3472    
POSITION TYPE: 80% Regular Faculty 
POSITION START: August 2024  
  
As Canada’s only polytechnic university, we offer you the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community through a meaningful career working in a collaborative and inclusive culture. Join us and put your thoughts into action. 

KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  
Celebrating over 40 years as an institution, KPU has five campuses located in the Greater Vancouver area South of the Fraser serving more than 19,000 students annually. KPU offers 140+ diverse programs including career, vocational trades & technology programs as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees. KPU has several research institutes and a wide range of research activities. For over a decade, KPU has been named a Top Employer in British Columbia, making it a leader in attracting and retaining quality employees. 

LIBRARY OVERVIEW: 

KPU Library provides leadership, resources, and expertise to empower its students, faculty and staff to engage in locating, creating, sharing and preserving knowledge. Our vision is to be an innovative, responsive, and vital partner in the creative, academic and research pursuits of our educational community. We respect the cultural, academic, and physical diversity of the communities we serve; we support and inspire confident skill development and self-sufficiency; and we respond to emerging challenges and the evolving needs of our communities.  
For more information about the Library, please visit our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/library. 
  
FACULTY OVERVIEW:  
  
KPU is a regionally focused, teaching-led, open access focused institution. Situated in Metro Vancouver, KPU is a multi-sector university offering a wide array of undergraduate degree programs, trades and technology programs, and one and two-year certificate and diploma programs on five campuses in Surrey, Richmond and Langley. Since 2007, KPU has been named a Top Employer in British Columbia, making it a leader in attracting and retaining quality employees.  
  
KPU Library provides leadership, resources and expertise to empower its students, faculty and staff to engage in locating, creating, sharing and preserving knowledge. Our vision is to be an innovative, responsive and vital partner in the creative, academic and research pursuits of our educational community. We respect the cultural, academic and physical diversity of the communities we serve; we support and inspire confident skill development and self-sufficiency; and we respond to emerging challenges and the evolving needs of our communities.     
    
POSITION OVERVIEW:  
  
Who are we looking for? 

Someone creative, innovative, engaged, and student-centered, with a commitment to student learning and success.  
  
Reporting to the University Librarian, the Psychology, Geography & Fine Arts Liaison Librarian will 

• Provide in-person and online reference service in all disciplines as a member of a team serving students and faculty in an active teaching and learning environment  
• Liaise with the departments of Psychology, Geography, and Fine Arts including collection development, teaching, reference and outreach  
• Act as Library contact for the Kwantlen Art Gallery and their display space in the Arbutus building atrium 

  
 QUALIFICATIONS:  
  
What education and experience should you have? 

• MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution  
• Broad knowledge of e-resources & bibliographic tools, the reference interview, and academic information literacy concepts and skills  

  
Other Skills & Abilities Required  

• Demonstrated skill in planning and delivering virtual and in-person instruction in synchronous and asynchronous formats in both one-on-one and classroom environments  
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collegial team environment  
• Strong service philosophy and a commitment to fostering a positive user experience  
• Ability to interact with students, faculty, and staff in a friendly and professional manner within an EDIA positive organization 
• Willingness to actively serve on Library and KPU committees 
• Eagerness to develop professional knowledge and skills on a continuing basis  
    

Preferred Requirements  

• Familiarity with relevant technology products (LibraryH3lp software used to deliver chat reference service via AskAway and Springshare Libguides)  

Location and compensation questions? 

This position will be based at the Surrey or Langley campus Library; however, intercampus travel is required. Partial remote working is also available but is subject to change at the discretion of KPU or the University Librarian. Some weekend and evening work may be required.  
  
More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement   

This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list. The location of the posting will be Surrey or Langley. 
  
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  
  
Candidates are asked to submit: A resume or CV and a cover letter  

SALARY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position is $ 71,846-115,129. Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 80% (Regular or NR2). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.

Why Join KPU?

• Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers  
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid environment
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – College Pension Plan
• Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency
• Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
• Vacation, Professional Development and Accountable Time 
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
• Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
• Inhouse training and development
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
• Intercampus shuttle
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
• Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)  

  
Note to Applicants  

Does this role sound like it was made for you, yet you don’t check every box? 

We at KPU understand that experiences and qualifications may look differently for everyone and, if this job description is of interest to you, we encourage you to apply. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at humanresources@kpu.ca 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.  
  
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.