University of Nebraska, Lincoln

 

Job Announcement

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries

 

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 information 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 multitasking skills.
• A records of effective collaborative efforts involving diverse faculty, library staff, students and other campus stakeholders.
• Substantial record of scholarship.

Preferred:

• Assessment and evaluation of 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.

 

ACADEMIC 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 accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Nancy Bush at (402) 472-2526 for assistance.

 

It is the policy of the University if Nebraska-Lincoln not to discriminate based on gender, age, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. AA/EEO details may be secured by contacting 128 Canfield Administration Building, P.O. Box 880437, UNL, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0437, or by telephoning (402) 472-3417. Employment verification is required for all new hires pursuant to the Immigration and Control Act of 1986.