Kia ora koutou,
We are seeking to fill our Kaitakawaenga Ako role until the beginning of August 2019. We are looking for a person who can deliver library services that support the learning, teaching and research needs of Māori staff and students at the University of Canterbury.
The role of the Kaitakawaenga Ako is to:
- Deliver professional subject librarian services, with a focus on services to Māori staff and students in particular, to the College of Education, Health and Human Development. Services include research support, information literacy instruction and consultations.
- To support the specialist needs of students and staff in academic research, study and enquiry into Te Ao Māori.
- Develop Māori Classroom Collections and Māori Collections for teacher education programmes that meet the requirements of NZ early childhood, primary and secondary education curricula.
- Work flexibly to support the overall objectives of the Learning, Teaching & Research Support team.
Further details about the role are available in the position description:
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The role is currently full-time, but other alternatives may be considered. This position is fixed term for 5-6 months and will be filled internally.
If you would like to have a chat about this opportunity, please get in touch with Sara Roberts or Waitangi Teepa.
Expressions of interest (EoI) should be submitted to sara.roberts@canterbury.ac.nz by 5.00 pm on Tuesday 5 February 2019.
The EoI should outline:
- Why you are interested in this position
- Your interest in Te Ao Māori
- What skills and experience you will bring to the position
- What technical or professional knowledge you will bring to the position
The submission of the EoI forms part of the recruitment process. This will be followed by a formal selection process and interview.
Ngā mihi,
Sara