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Associate Dean of Libraries -- University of Nebraska at Lincoln --
Nebraska
Library: Associate Professor, Tenure Leading Associate Dean. The
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries seeks a highly energetic,
creative, knowledgeable, and experienced library leader to fill the
position of Associate Dean. This individual will lead efforts in
assessment and evaluation of Libraries programs and services. Reporting
directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean is one of two Associate Deans,
and a member of the Libraries Executive Committee. Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for library-wide assessment and evaluation initiatives
and services. Maintain current knowledge of all aspects of assessment and
evaluation issues. May supervise or coordinate one or more library units
including formulating long and short term objectives. Serves as a member
of the Libraries' management team, contributing to strategic planning
efforts, program development and assessment, budget formulation and
allocation of resources in support of the Libraries' mission. Represents
the Libraries within the university, and on committees and forums at the
state and national level. Qualifications: Required: Master's
degree from an ALA-accredited program. Minimum 7 years' experience in
increasingly responsible academic or research library management
positions. Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal
skills, time-management skills, and multi-tasking skills. A record of
effective collaborative efforts involving diverse faculty, library staff,
students and other campus stakeholders. Substantial record of scholarship.
Capacity to thrive in an environment of change and to foster that capacity
in others. Evidence of a strong commitment to excellent customer service.
Preferred: Assessment and evaluation leadership experience as
evidenced by oversight of a program in a large academic/research
library, or equivalent. Substantial knowledge of current trends in
assessment and evaluation. Tenure: The successful candidate will be
appointed with tenure if the applicant can meet the Libraries' and
University's tenure standards. Academia Rank: Dependent on the
qualifications of the successful candidate. Applicants must be eligible
for the Rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Application
Procedures: Applications and nominations will be accepted until the
position is filled. Initial screening will begin January 7, 2008. To be
considered for the position, applicants must complete the
Faculty/Administrative Information Form at http://employment.unl.edu,
requisition #070881 and attach required documents. Salary: Salary
is negotiable and will be based upon qualifications of the successful
candidate. Starting Date: May 1, 2008; Negotiable. The University of
Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through
affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of
dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodations under the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Nancy Busch at 402-472-2526 for
assistance.
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