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=0000531025-01 _________________________________________________________________ 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 - Executive Director of Libraries -- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio -- Texas Executive Director of LibrariesThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) is inviting applications for an Executive Director of Libraries. The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership in establishing the UTHSCSA Library as the primary source for accumulated knowledge and information for the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The Executive Director assures collections, programs, projects and services of the Library support the mission and goals of the university. The position has overall responsibility for all functions of the Library and its branches, which service all schools and campuses. The position provides leadership to, and works closely with, advisory groups and patrons to ensure the proper level and mix of holdings, products and services; maintains a strong understanding of relevant evolving technologies; provides leadership in the collaboration with state, regional and national libraries; and collaborates with UTHSCSA schools and campuses and other partners in the delivery of, and research in, knowledge management and informatics offerings. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is among the nation's leading University research centers. The four primary missions - education, research, patient care and community service - are carried out within five schools: School of Medicine, Dental School, School of Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Allied Health Sciences with affiliated campuses in Laredo, Harlingen, and Edinburg. There are approximately 3000 students enrolled in 41 degree and certificate programs. A special mission of the University is to serve the education and research needs of South Texas. San Antonio, home of the Alamo and the Riverwalk, is a very hospitable place to live. It has great schools, a diverse community and culture, interesting history, as well as cultural activities, professional sports, and outdoor recreation in the beautiful nearby Texas Hill Country.The position requires an ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library/Information Science along with a minimum of eight years of demonstrated innovative, effective and progressive administrative leadership, preferably in an academic health sciences library. A Doctorate in a related area is preferred. The individual should have an excellent track record of leadership, innovation, and collaboration, research and publication along with a commitment to involvement in the profession. A strong service ethic with excellent written and oral communication skills is essential. The Executive Director must also have a proven ability to manage personnel, complex finances and have successful fund raising experience. Knowledge of emerging trends in library information services and technology is crucial. A faculty appointment is possible with a qualified candidate.Please apply on-line at www.uthscsajobs.com. A cover letter, current CV, and a list of five professional references are required for this position, and may be uploaded while applying. This is a security-sensitive position. The search will remain open until the ideal candidate has been identified. The search committee will begin review of applications in December, 2007. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education