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Dean of Library Services -- Western Carolina University -- North Carolina
DEAN OF LIBRARY SERVICES
Western Carolina University (WCU) is a dynamic, fast-growing member of the
16-campus University of North Carolina system. WCU is dedicated to
continuous enhancement of its academic programs and integrating engaged
learning with service to the region. Located in Cullowhee, NC, WCU is
situated in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 52 miles west
of Asheville and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the
nation's most spectacular and most visited national parks. From its
600-acre main campus, through programs in Asheville, at various community
colleges and online, the University serves more than 9,000 students from
almost every state in the United States and 39 other countries. In order
to meet emerging needs of the people of the state, WCU is committed to
doubling its enrollment within a decade. The current student body is 54
percent female and 46 percent male. Academically, WCU offers 120 areas of
study for undergraduates and more than 50 graduate-level programs. WCU is
in the early stages of planning for the Millennial Initiative, an
ambitious and comprehensive regional economic development strategy that
will enable the university to partner with business, industry and
government. Plans call for WCU to develop 344 acres of recently acquired
property on the West Campus and portions of the existing campus to create
multi-use neighborhoods that will become home to a mix of academic
buildings, research facilities, business, industry and housing as part of
a "knowledge enterprise zone." The Commission on Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools accredits WCU to award baccalaureate,
masters, education specialist and doctoral degrees. The University also
holds 21 program accreditations and is a member of more than 30 state and
national associations and organizations to which its professional programs
are related. WCU has more than 500 full-time faculty members; 73 percent
hold doctoral or terminal degrees. More than 78 percent of the classes
have fewer than 30 students and the student faculty ratio is approximately
14-to-1.Western Carolina University invites applications and nominations
for Dean of Library Services. The Dean is the chief administrative and
academic officer of Western Carolina University's Hunter Library. The
position is tenure-eligible with faculty rank and reports to the Provost.
The Dean serves on the Board of Directors of the Western North Carolina
Library Network and on the University Library Advisory Council of the
University of North Carolina.The Dean of Library Services must articulate
a vision for Hunter Library and position the Library to take advantage of
future opportunities. The successful candidate will be an active academic
leader and play a vital role in fulfilling the University's mission in
teaching, research, and service.THE LIBRARY Hunter Library has a long,
respected record of providing excellent service to the University. The
library is dedicated to the thoughtful integration of print and digital
resources and to supporting the information literacy development of
students and the teaching and research needs of faculty. The library has
19 tenure-track faculty members, 30 staff members, and an annual budget of
$4 million. The library contains approximately 750,000 print and electronic
volumes and provides access to more than 34,000 journals through print
subscriptions and electronic databases. The library is an active partner
in the Western North Carolina Library Network.SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Support the university's strategic vision to adopt an educational model of
engaged learning with service to the region. * Provide leadership in the
management of the library including resource development and the
recruitment, supervision, and appointment of staff and faculty* Promote
and advocate for the library, both within the university and at a state
and regional level* Coordinate collaborative efforts in strategic
planning* Plan and oversee library facilities to maintain an integral
library presence within the university community* Develop, allocate, and
manage the library budget* Raise external funds to further support the
library's programs and initiatives* Oversee the assessment of library
services and collections* Facilitate active staff development* Direct and
advise the library faculty in the tenure, promotion, and reappointment
processesEXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:* M.L.S. or equivalent from an A.L.A.-
accredited program* Significant and progressive library administrative
experience in a college or university library* Strong knowledge and
understanding of information technology as it relates to library services
and instructional support* Commitment to the library as central to the
life of the university and thorough understanding of the library's
evolving role in a growing university* Strong record of success in
developing and implementing library innovations amid changes in scholarly
communication * Understanding of the operations and goals of a regional
comprehensive university* Significant experience with budgeting and
financial management * Willingness to pursue external funding through
grants and private fund-raising * Commitment to an active staff
development program, including support of tenure-track faculty* Ability to
build consensus, foster a collegial working environment, and work
effectively with a variety of constituenciesAPPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Candidates are asked to apply online directly at
https://jobs.wcu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50975. Include 1)
Resume/Curriculum Vitae; 2) a cover letter which addresses your
qualifications as they pertain to the requirements of the position; 3)
list of at least 3 references (include names and telephone numbers); and
4) unofficial transcripts (terminal degree). The position is available
upon completion of the search, with a desired start date of January 1,
2008, but is negotiable. Nominations of potential candidates are welcome.
~Western Carolina University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer that conducts background checks before employment ~
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