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.