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Greetings, The School of Library and Information Sciences (SLIS) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC (USA) has an opening for an Associate Dean. Qualified candidates with 10-15 years experience and academic doctoral degree in library or information science (or related field) are invited to apply. Special interest in document management including archives, health informatics, and digital libraries will be noted. See details below. Send to Dean Irene Owens ([log in to unmask]) and Dr. Pauletta Bracy, Chair of Search Committee ([log in to unmask]) your letter of application; a curriculum vitae; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Job information available at www.nccu.edu. Regards, Dr. Deborah Swain Associate Professor (and former Interim Associate Dean) School of Library and Information Sciences NC Central University, Durham, NC Office Phone: 919-530-7502 Fax: 919-530-6402 Home Office: 919-833-9028 Cell: 919-906-2684 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCCU Associate Dean in the SLIS North Carolina Central University invites applications and nominations for a tenure track faculty position, at the rank of professor, with an administrative role as an associate dean. Position is based within the School of Library and Information Sciences (SLIS). OVERVIEW North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a comprehensive University located in the Research Triangle region of the state. The university offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional level and has an enrollment of over 8,500 students. Over the next several years, the university expects to enhance the marketability of its master's degree offerings and to establish more doctoral programs. NCCU is one of seventeen constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina system. Historically, it is the nation's first public liberal arts institution founded for African Americans and is currently serving very diverse student and faculty populations. The School of Library and Information Sciences (SLIS) has several concentrations in the Master of Library Science degree program, including the following: Academic Librarianship, Archives and Records management, Digital Librarianship, Public Librarianship, School Media Librarianship, and Special Librarianship. The Master of Information Science (MIS) offers two areas of concentration, Networking and Communications, and Strategic Information Management. Two joint degree programs are also available, the JD/MLS (with the School of Law), and the MBA/MIS (with the School of Business). We capitalize on the unique opportunities provided by our location near the Research Triangle Park area, other universities and corporations of North Carolina and beyond. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: This position is a full-time EPA Tenure Track Faculty appointment at the rank of professor, with an administrative role as an associate dean. The administrative role as an associate dean is an "At Will" appointment. Compensation is comprised of a base salary and an administrative stipend. This position reports directly to the Dean of the SLIS. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Teach assigned graduate courses each semester, and carry out an appropriate level of research, publishing, advising, mentoring, grant, and fundraising activities; Assist in managing the establishment of operational policies and procedures, and make necessary modifications based on analyses of operations, demographics, and other research information; Assist in administering the SLIS student support services to ensure successful student outcomes such as retention, graduation, and placement. Supervise enrollment process; Assist in continuous development, implementation, and assessment of the SLIS's Strategic Plan, as well as the development of goals and objectives that guide the activities of the faculty and support staff; Assist with faculty and staff development, budget analysis, external funding, and resource management; Represent the SLIS at community and campus events, and in meetings with other institutions. Work cooperatively with members of the university community, General Administration, and corporate leaders to promote visibility and expansion of programs. Minimum Education/Experience: Earned doctorate in library or information science or related discipline, and 10-15 years of experience in higher education; Strong academic record of successful research, teaching, and service. Credentials must support the rank of professor; Experience with the maintenance of ALA (or other) Accreditations; Expertise in curriculum design, delivery, implementation, and continuous assessment; Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and global education and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented leadership setting; Ability to effectively lead faculty and staff, and to collaborate with individuals at all levels within the university community. Note: Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Review and screening of candidates will begin immediately. Please attach a letter of application; a curriculum vitae; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Other professional materials will be requested as needed. Contact: Dean Irene Owens, [log in to unmask] and Dr. Pauletta Bracy, Chair of Search Committee, [log in to unmask] (Phone: (919) 530-7585) Executive Assistant to the Dean, Ms. Marsha Harris Position Number: 612275 ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com ______________________________________________________________________