Teaching and Learning Librarian (Alliance Manchester Business School - AMBS)

The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (both print and digital) help us to deliver a world class library and information service for the University of Manchester. We sit at the heart of the University experience for both learning and research and are fully committed to widening access to our expertise, collections and services to individual researchers, local schools, and others in the community.

A key role of the Library is supporting students and staff at Manchester and in the wider community to access, analyse and explore its collections, resources and expertise. The Teaching, Learning and Students (TLS) team leads the way on Library teaching activity and student support and is the home of My Learning Essentials, Specialist Library Services and Widening Access programmes. The TLS team is part of the Directorate for Faculty and Student Partnerships and works closely with colleagues in Customer Services and Engagement, in addition to teaching staff throughout the Library and University.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching and Learning Librarian with specific responsibilities to the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) to work within the TLS team. This post focuses on Teaching and student support (primarily, but not limited to, AMBS), with an emphasis on academic and information literacy skills, and dissertation support. Successful applicants require an excellent working knowledge of core business related databases, such as, Bloomberg, Datastream, LSEG Refinitiv Workspace and S&P Capital IQ Pro.

The role also requires the ability to prioritise tasks and information along with strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, students, and delivery partners. Other duties will include participation in the quality assurance processes of the teams training materials and working with the Student Team in the delivery of services and support. Whilst in the post the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to take part in professional development activities, such as the Advance HE fellowship and other applicable programmes.

Any successful applicant for the posts will be expected to evidence and demonstrate their ability to teach, develop teaching materials and work as part of a collective and collaborative culture, using our inclusive and accessible guidance and Teaching and Learning principles. A summary version of our inclusive guidance can be found here: https://education.library.manchester.ac.uk/staff-facing-content/recruitment/2022/For%20recruitment%20202206%20-%20QA%20intro.docx

The principles of Teaching and Learning overview can be found here: https://education.library.manchester.ac.uk/staff-facing-content/recruitment/2022/LibraryTLprinciplesDRAFT.pptx

As a first element of the shortlisting process, we will assess candidates applications against the person specification in the job description. To make the most effective use of your application, please clearly state in the additional information section what experience you have for each element of the person specification, doing your best to evidence all the essential knowledge, skills and experience. If this is a new process for you, or you would like some support, please do not hesitate to contact the hiring manager (email below).

After the initial shortlisting process, candidates will be invited to short in-person or online interviews, in order for the interview panel and the candidate to ask further questions and add more detail to the application. Those asked to move on after this stage will have demonstrated how their own experience will support them in the role and will be invited to an on-campus interview that will involve a teaching demonstration for selected students and staff and a chance to meet other members of Library and University staff.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Neil Sprunt

Email: neil.sprunt@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.