This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000480040-01 _________________________________________________________________ What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer: a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Dean of Library Services -- University of the Incarnate Word -- Texas University of the Incarnate Word Dean of Library Services The University of the Incarnate Word seeks a dynamic and innovative leader who understands the role of academic research libraries in the 21st century to become the Dean of Library Services. The Dean will be responsible for: providing visionary leadership for the library; supervising provision of library services to the UIW community; participating in the strategic planning and budgeting process, staffing and staff development; working closely with the University's Chief Information Officer to ensure current and emerging technologies are fully integrated into library services; acting as official representative and advocate of the library in the university, state and regional library communities; promoting public relations and fundraising; fostering regional and state-wide cooperation in resource sharing and networking. Qualifications include: MLS or ALA-accredited degree equivalent; five or more years of library management experience demonstrating leadership and management skills in an academic setting; evidence of effective fiscal resource management; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to develop a strong collaborative working environment in the library; and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of on- and off-campus constituencies. The Dean reports directly to the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, serves on the Deans Council and contributes to the long-range planning for the university. The Dean has faculty status, and supervises a staff of 8 librarians, 7 additional staff, a budget of approximately $1,300,000.00, and a collection of over 178,000 books and bound periodicals. The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution with a deep commitment to liberal arts and professional studies and excellence in teaching. It has 6,400 students drawing on the diverse population of South Texas and abroad. It is located in the heart of San Antonio and is affiliated with the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. We seek candidates with an ability to contribute meaningfully to a multicultural campus community, and who will integrate the Mission of the University into their responsibilities and interactions. The University of the Incarnate Word is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam-era disabled veterans, persons of disability, and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. Screening will begin November 15, 2006. Applications and nominations encouraged. Position open until a suitable candidate is found. UIW accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To view full list of qualifications and apply, visit: http://jobs.uiw.edu search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this posting." The system will guide you through the electronic application form. The employment site will also require the attachment of a letter of application, vita, transcripts, and reference page. Each application should address all qualifications and should include a statement of administrative philosophy. Reference page should include the names, telephone numbers, and addresses (including email) of five professional references including past and present supervisors. Please contact UIW Human Resources at (210) 829-6019 if you require assistance with this process. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2006 by The Chronicle of Higher Education