The Indiana University School of Library and Information Science program in Indianapolis is searching for an Executive Associate Dean.  Members of the Search Committee will be attending ALISE and will be available for informal conversations about the position and the SLIS program in Indianapolis.  If you would like more information, please contact Jean Preer([log in to unmask]) or Hsin-liang (Oliver) Chen ([log in to unmask]).  Jean Preer


Dr. Jean L. Preer
Indiana University
School of Library and Information Science-Indianapolis
755 W. Michigan Street  UL3100G
Indianapolis, IN 46202

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317/278-1813


EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATE DEAN

Job Description

Indiana University, School of Library and Information Science – Indianapolis (www.slis.iupui.edu)

The Indiana University (IU) School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) seeks an outstanding leader with vision and experience as Executive Associate Dean (EAD). IU-SLIS offers graduate education, research, and service opportunities in areas related to school, public, academic, and special librarianship.

The EAD serves as chief administrative officer for the Indianapolis. Core responsibilities of this position include programmatic and faculty leadership, fiscal management, representation of SLIS to the IUPUI administration, oversight of daily operations, class scheduling and teaching assignments, external and alumni relations, and fundraising for the Indianapolis campus.

The successful candidate for this position will have a compelling vision, strong leadership skills, and significant administrative experience. Candidates must have qualifications and achievements in library and information science consistent with a tenured appointment at the professor or associate professor level in SLIS.

Applications received by January 31, 2010 will receive full consideration, but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Application materials must include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and the names, positions, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of six references. Nominators and candidates are urged to submit materials by email utilizing Microsoft Word or PDF attachments to:



David Lewis
EAD Search Committee
c/o Melanie Hollcraft
IU/SLIS
755 W. Michigan Street,

UL3100 Indianapolis, IN 46202
Email: [log in to unmask]


Questions can be directed to the Committee Chair (Phone: 317.274.0493; Email: [log in to unmask]). Information about the school may be found at www.slis.iupui.edu.

Indiana University is an EEOAA employer, M/F/D.