This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ The following message was enclosed: Apologies for duplication. _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000526354-01 _________________________________________________________________ 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 - Director, William L. Clements Library -- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor -- Michigan Director, William L. Clements LibraryUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN Ann Arbor, Michigan The University of Michigan seeks nominations and invites applications for the position of Director, William L. Clements Library, an internationally renowned collection for original research on the history of North America from the pre-Colonial period to the early twentieth century.THE WILLIAM L. CLEMENTS LIBRARYThe library was founded in 1923 by Michigan industrialist William L. Clements, a regent and alumnus of the University of Michigan. He donated the funds for the library's elegant neo-classical building, located on central campus in Ann Arbor. Clements also donated his extraordinary Americana collection -- 20,000 rare books, 2,000 volumes of early newspapers, several hundred maps, and the papers of Lord Shelburne, the British Prime Minister who negotiated the peace ending the Revolutionary War. Since then, the collections have grown dramatically, augmenting the Clements' position as a preeminent source of primary materials relating to the early history of North America.The director is an integral part of the University's academic leadership while ensuring the continued development of the library's rich collections and applying innovative approaches to teaching, research and scholarly communication enabled by new information technologies. S/he is responsible for all aspects of the Clements' support of the University's instruction, research and service missions. The director of the Clements Library reports to the Office of the Provost and works closely with the Clements Committee of Management and Associates groups.THE CANDIDATEThe successful candidate will be an intellectual leader with a strong background in a discipline relevant to the Clements' collections, such as American history or American studies. S/he will have an understanding of the opportunities presented by libraries of specialized research materials, their nature and their use; a record of strong institutional and financial management; a demonstrated capacity for developing and sustaining relationships within the University and among a wide variety of external constituencies; a talent and enthusiasm for outreach and fundraising; and a commitment to supporting a diverse staff. The ability to educate broader communities about the resources of the Clements and their relevance to current issues is also critical. Nominations and applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, 2007, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. All inquiries, nominations and applications will be treated in a confidential manner. Materials and inquiries should be submitted, preferably electronically, to: Professor Charles Eisendrath Chair, Clements Library Search Advisory Committee University of Michigan 503 Thompson Street 3074 Fleming Administration Building Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340 Email: [log in to unmask] University has retained the services of Auerbach Associates, Inc., to assist with this search. Inquiries may also be made to Judith Auerbach at [log in to unmask] and Kit Nichols at [log in to unmask] or to Clements Search, Auerbach Associates, Inc., 385 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478. More can be learned about the mission and resources of the William L. Clements Library at http://www.clements.umich.edu/The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education