The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community.  The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

DATE REQUIRED: Open until filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Toronto Mississauga Library seeks a dynamic leader with a strong background and expertise in commerce and finance to lead the development of the Library’s new Finance Learning Centre (FLC). Reporting to the Chief Librarian with a dotted line relationship to the Department of Management, the primary collaborator on this Centre, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing the program for the FLC, building relationships with any and all relevant departments, promoting the curricular use of the Centre, developing and participating in instructional activities in alignment with the Library’s strategic instructional direction, integrating the Centre into undergraduate and graduate curricula to enhance student learning and success, liaison librarian responsibility for the Departments of Economics and Management, and engaging in assessment activities. In so doing, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, librarians, staff and the broader community.

The incumbent is expected to be a leader in developing the Finance Learning Centre, work collaboratively with computing personnel and the Department of Management in support of hardware and software resources and daily operation of the Centre, plan and implement new directions for services in the FLC, develop instructional materials and documentation, market the FLC services, and develop information and resources for the UTM Library web site pertaining to the FLC. 

The FLC is a new, state-of-the art facility with 32 public computers in a classroom setting slated for opening in the Fall 2008. The Centre will provide access to experiential learning opportunities for students in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, psychology and related disciplines. The Centre’s activities will be designed to complement and enhance the classroom experience for students at U of T Mississauga using advanced computer hardware, sophisticated financial analysis, simulation and portfolio management software, and live data feeds from the global financial community. The FLC will provide opportunities for innovative curriculum and software development, and will participate in and host national and international business competitions in collaboration with the Joseph L. Rotman Finance Research and Trading Lab (St. George campus), and will also work with the broader community in developing programming.

The FLC is located in the Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre, an award winning facility that opened in the Fall 2006, that provides complementary learning and technological resources in a warm and vibrant setting.

The University of Toronto Mississauga is one of three campuses of the University of Toronto with an enrolment of 10,500 students. It is part of the University of Toronto Libraries, renowned for its collections strength and leadership in library and technology-based services. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Applicants must be graduates of an ALA accredited library school with an MLIS/MISt degree or acceptable equivalent.  An undergraduate or graduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration is preferred.  A minimum of three years work experience, in a business library or trading lab in an academic/research setting is required, as is a basic knowledge of modern corporate finance and investment theory and practice. The candidate will have the demonstrated ability to teach in an individual, small group and/or classroom format, and will be well-versed in integrating and/or embedding data and information literacy competencies into the curriculum. Applicants must have strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to develop the academic role of the Finance Learning Centre, making it a leading centre in its field.  Applicants must have a high degree of computer literacy, including significant experience with Microsoft Office, in particular, Microsoft Excel, and other software and web applications. The ideal candidate will have significant experience using applied financial software applications, including Reuters Station and the Bloomberg terminal. Also, the candidate will demonstrate a commitment to staying abreast of information technology; have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written); the ability to forge relationships with faculty, students, colleagues and the wider community; a demonstrated commitment to service to undergraduates; and the ability to work in a team environment. 

SALARY:               Librarian III $70,300 minimum, per annum.

NOTE:                   This position is a permanent status stream appointment.

Applicants interested in applying for this position should submit their letters of application, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees in writing to the Personnel Services, Robarts Library 130 St. George Street, Room 2054, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A5 or fax (416) 946-5543 by September 26, 2008.