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For online notice of vacancy, see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/about/employment/ NOTICE OF VACANCY October 14, 2010 TITLE: Associate Dean of University Libraries and Director of the Health Sciences Library LOCATION: Health Sciences Library GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The University of Washington Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of University Libraries and Director of the Health Sciences Library. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape major programs, strategic directions, and service initiatives for one of the nation’s premier health sciences libraries. The Libraries is an integral partner in the education, research, clinical care, and service mission of the University. It is a national leader in the development and application of innovative strategies and technologies to meet information and research needs. The Health Sciences Library supports the education, research, and clinical programs of the 6 UW health science schools: Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work; 2 academic medical centers and a network of clinics, as well as the wider interdisciplinary biomedical community of the University and the citizens of the state of Washington. The UW ranks 2nd among universities in the amount of federal grant and research dollars received with over 1 billion dollars in total research funding. The UW School of Medicine is ranked #1 in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in primary care (also #1 in family medicine and rural medicine subspecialties) and #6 in research. The UW School of Nursing is ranked #1 among nursing schools and the School of Public Health is ranked #4 among public health programs. The UW hospitals are also highly rated for patient care. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean and Director is responsible for strategic visioning, policy and program development, operations and personnel, and overall innovation and excellence in the Health Sciences Library. The Associate Dean and Director contributes to Libraries-wide leadership for transformational and user-centered research services; educational and clinical programs; assessment; and marketing of services. The Associate Dean and Director serves on the Libraries Cabinet; works closely with other senior leaders to ensure services and collections responsive to the needs of users; actively contributes to the ongoing stewardship and strategic directions of the Libraries; develops staff at all levels; nurtures an inclusive environment that supports diversity; and provides leadership at local, state, regional, national, and international levels. The Associate Dean and Director also serves as Director and Principal Investigator of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), Pacific Northwest Region, and two NNLM centers: the Outreach Evaluation Resource Center and the Web Services Technology Operations Center. The UW School of Medicine is home to a unique regional medical education program known as WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, Idaho). As the only medical school in these five states, the UW School of Medicine guarantees a number of slots in the entering class for students from each of these states. These students complete their 1st year at their home institution, their 2nd year at the UW in Seattle, and their 3rd and 4th years at clerkships and clinical sites throughout the northwest region. The Health Sciences Libraries provides access and services to these students, faculty, staff, and preceptors throughout all five states. The UW Libraries is one library serving three campuses and ranks 13th overall among the 114 North American academic libraries that are members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and 6th among public institutions in the U.S after Michigan, UC Berkeley, Penn State, UCLA, and Texas. The University Libraries operates in a dynamic, collaborative environment to provide advanced networked resources, responsive collections, with a superlative staff, and excellent user-centered services to a three-campus university of more than 48,000 students (including over 12,500 graduate/professional students), 4,000 faculty, and 27,600 total staff. The Libraries has transformed how it acquires and provides knowledge resources and collections; supports users both on and off campus; and delivers services and content any time and any place. The collections include a large and growing digital library, over 7 million cataloged volumes and more than 60,000 currently received serial titles. The Health Sciences Library has over 170,000 monograph titles and over 3,500 current serial subscriptions. The Health Sciences Library has an annual budget of $4.7 million, plus $1.8 million in annual grant and contract expenditures; a staff of 19 librarians and 21 professional, technical, and support staff. The Health Sciences Library has a well-established departmental liaison program throughout the health sciences schools and has a strong clinical librarian presence. The Libraries is a partner with the ALA-accredited Information School, which has expanded substantially graduate and undergraduate programs, and offers a top ranked concentration in health sciences librarianship. The Health Sciences Libraries works closely with the UW Department of Medical Education and Biomedical Informatics. The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, OCLC, the Greater Western Library Alliance, the Orbis Cascade Alliance, the Center for Research Libraries, and several library consortia, and participates in many national and international initiatives. The Health Sciences Library hosts the regional program of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: * Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree. * Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace. * At least five years of successful library experience including at least three years of administrative experience in a health sciences setting; proven track record of innovation and new program implementation; ability to articulate a strategic vision for the Health Sciences Library; understanding of the multi-faceted roles of libraries in higher education, clinical care, and the broader community. * Excellent knowledge of current issues and opportunities in health and bioscience services and facilities; experience in the provision of onsite, distributed, and digital services; understanding of current trends and changes in scholarly communication, especially in the health and biosciences. * Exemplary record of success in grants and fundraising, including public and private grants, gifts, stewardship, and donor cultivation. * Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative management environment and to function effectively as a member of a strong leadership team; excellent interpersonal skills; engaged commitment to staff development and mentoring. High level of energy, creativity, and affinity for productive ambiguity; ability to foster collaborative attitudes within the groups of units managed and between those units and units managed by others; familiarity with assessment and evaluation methods. * Must be an articulate and engaging advocate and have superior communication and entrepreneurial skills. Ability to engender partnerships and represent the Health Sciences Library, the University Libraries, and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine in a variety of venues. Examples include the Medical Library Association, the National Library of Medicine, and the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries. * Record of research, publication, and/or professional contributions. Evidence of exemplary leadership and influence. * Demonstrated ability to advocate for health sciences libraries at the local, regional and national levels, including the legislative arena. PREFERRED * Experience at all levels within a large academic health sciences library and a demonstrated understanding of the role of a regional medical library. SALARY: $90,000 minimum. Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and background. An Administrative Stipend will be established at the time of appointment. BENEFITS: Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. Excellent medical, dental and life insurance plans. No state or local income tax. APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for this position, please submit the following information to [log in to unmask]: * Cover letter (addressed to Charles Chamberlin, Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries) * Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements) * List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses) Please use "Librarian Application" in the subject heading. PDF format is preferred (MS Word and text will also be accepted). If possible, please submit all three components in a single, multi-page pdf document. All submissions will be maintained in a secure, password protected online file space. APPLICATION DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011. University of Washington Libraries home page is http://www.lib.washington.edu. The Health Sciences Library home page is http://healthlinks.washington.edu/hsl/. The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment authorization of each new employee.