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Dean of the School of Library and Information Management -- Emporia State
University -- Kansas
DEAN, LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Emporia State University is seeking a Dean of the School of Library and
Information Management to lead a dynamic program offering B.S., M.S., and
Ph.D. degrees to dispersed campuses through a variety of distance
education options. Duties include leading a culturally diverse faculty and
student body; motivating and supporting a high level of faculty performance
in teaching, scholarship, and service; maintaining and expanding distance
education opportunities; maintaining close relations with the academic
community, alumni, professionals, and the local community; developing
external sources of funding; and maintaining American Library Association
accreditation. The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate
appropriate for leadership in library and information studies; a graduate
degree in a library or information management discipline; substantial and
pertinent higher education administrative experience; a vision for the
roles of information professionals in a dynamically changing world; a
commitment to serving lifelong learning needs of practicing professionals;
a record of successful teaching, research, and service in higher education;
and an entrepreneurial spirit. Nominations, a letter of application, a
current vita, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone
numbers of three references should be sent to: Joyce Davis, Chair, Dean's
Search Committee, University Libraries and Archives, Emporia State
University, 1200 Commercial, Emporia, Kansas 66801; [log in to unmask];
phone 620/341-5208. Screening will begin October 1, 2006 and continue
until the position is filled. Beginning date is negotiable but preferred
in January 2007. An AA/EEO institution, ESU encourages minorities and
women to apply. www.emporia.edu. Paid for by ESU.
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