Department Head, User and Learning Services at University of Toronto

Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 25

Salary

108234.0

Posted On

24 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technology, Library Services, Information Science, Learning, Landscape, Emerging Trends, Machine Learning, Accessibility, Communication Skills, Academic Libraries, Project Management Skills, Higher Education

Industry

Education Management

Description

Job Tittle: Department Head, User and Learning Services
Date Posted: 07/29/2025
Closing Date: 08/29/2025
Req ID: 44526
Job Category: Library Services
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Library
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Are you looking for challenging, meaningful work in a supportive and diverse environment? Are you looking for a career at one of Canada’s top employers? Work where the world comes to think, discover and learn. Consider a career at the University of Toronto.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in library, archival or information science from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, equity, accessibility, and anti-racism.
Relevant administrative and supervisory experience.
Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
Proven skills and experience with different aspects of public access services.
Demonstrated experience designing, delivering, and evaluating instruction tailored to the learning needs of library users; and offering specialized, in-depth research consultation and reference support.
Demonstrated experience with student outreach and student support programs.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as a member of a team, including building effective partnerships across libraries to achieve shared goals.
Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation and thrive in an environment of change.
Knowledge of the teaching and learning landscape in higher education and trends related to the alignment of library services and programs.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with technology and emerging trends in machine learning and artificial intelligence applications within academic libraries.
Active participation in professional organizations and continuous learning.
The successful candidate must qualify for permanent status on hire and for an appointment at a Librarian III rank. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details