General Summary:
The University of Chicago Library empowers users with deep and rich collections, extensive expertise, innovative programs, and diverse spaces. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive community,
enhancing access to scholarly resources, advancing digital scholarship, engaging locally and globally, and excelling in a changing environment.
The University of Chicago Library is recruiting a GIS Librarian to provide reference, consultation, and instruction to support the use of geospatial data and tools across academic disciplines at
the University of Chicago. Based in the Center for Digital Scholarship, and reporting to the Director of Digital Scholarship, they will lead the Library's GIS program and work closely with colleagues to provide an array of geospatial data and research support
services.
The incumbent may be the instructor of record for two credit-bearing courses per year depending on their skills and curricular need. Course topics are chosen based on the librarian’s expertise
and in collaboration with the Director for Digital Scholarship and the Center for Spatial Data Science. Potential course topics may include spatial visualization, web GIS, or spatial information science.
This position manages the GIS Hub, a lab for geospatial research and instruction, and assists users with acquiring, manipulating, querying, and visualizing geospatial data. The GIS Librarian leads
planning and implementation of GIS-oriented professional development in the library and partner with subject librarians to understand practices of researchers in various fields relating to geospatial data creation, use, and preservation.
The GIS Librarian works collaboratively with Library staff and with other campus experts, such as the Research Computing Center, to improve access to geospatial resources and to plan for the preservation
of geospatial assets. They will also collaborate with the Maps Curator to represent the Library on the Big Ten Academic Alliance Geospatial Information Network.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Experience or Skills:
The Search Committee will evaluate a candidate’s application in order to determine their ability to interact respectfully and effectively in oral and written communication with diverse constituencies,
their ability to perform complex problem solving and decision making, ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and implement projects, and their demonstrated commitment to professional development. The committee will evaluate their knowledge of and experience
with GIS applications and geospatial data resources, experience in public service, customer service, and teaching environments, and experience with web authoring.
To Apply: Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and reference contact information online through the University
of Chicago's Academic Recruiting website: http://apply.interfolio.com/120901. Review of applications will begin after March 5,
2023. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
Salary and Benefits: Appointment salary based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include retirement
plan, insurance, and paid time off.
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