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On 7/6/16 9:03 PM, "Asis-l on behalf of Tom Mackey" <[log in to unmask] on behalf of [log in to unmask]> wrote: >Empire State College is seeking a collaborative and pioneering leader to >integrate and advance our library and information services with >curriculum and instructional design. The Associate Dean for Library and >Instructional Services is a newly created position at the college that >will report directly to the Dean of Academic and Instructional Services. >This is a college wide role that will promote the ongoing development of >state-of-the-art library and instructional services for faculty and >students. > > >To apply: >https://esc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=73157 > > > >The successful candidate will work collaboratively with library staff, >curriculum and instructional designers, educational technologists, >faculty, and academic leadership, to offer library and instructional >design services as a comprehensive college wide resource. This >team-based approach will support the innovative design and delivery of >learner-centered curriculum in a variety of existing and emerging >modalities. This position will be responsible for developing high >quality library and instructional services in blended and online >environments while promoting leading edge practices to support the >development of Open Educational Resources (OERs), micro-credentialing, >competency-based learning, MOOCs, video, multimedia, and up-and-coming >educational technologies. The successful candidate will partner with >stakeholders throughout the college to develop exceptional library and >instructional services that are available to faculty and learners at our >35 locations through New Y! > ork State, as well as internationally, and online. > > > >The associate dean will supervise the college's information services >professionals, as part of our virtual library, and our curriculum and >instructional designers that support our undergraduate and graduate >programs. This position will effectively leverage existing resources >while envisioning the future state of an expanded college wide approach. >The associate dean will be aware of current trends in higher education >and evaluate emerging practices and resources that align with our >strategic priorities. > > > >The selected incumbent in collaboration with the Dean of Academic and >Instructional Services will work closely with disciplinary associate >deans in our undergraduate and graduate programs. The associate dean >promotes collaboration among information services professionals, >curriculum and instructional designers, faculty, and educational >technologists at Information Technology Services (ITS) to provide >integrated and comprehensive library and instructional services that are >of the highest quality and available to all stakeholders across the >college. > > > >The associate dean will support learning environments that reflect the >college's non-traditional mission and vision, and provide consistent >library and instructional services that support teaching and research >excellence. He/she will work with the Dean of Academic and Instructional >Services to prepare and maintain the library and instructional services >budget and for the recommendation and assurance of proper implementation >of relevant policies. The successful candidate will be effective in the >area of performance management, conducting timely performance programs >and appraisals for direct reports and supporting all staff for >professional development opportunities. > > > > > >RESPONSIBILITIES: > > * Provides leadership for library and instructional design services, >including the virtual library, and curriculum and instructional design. > * Promotes collaboration among information services professionals, >curriculum and instructional designers, and faculty to develop >exceptional learning environments. > * Partners with the academic deans and associate deans to plan and >implement the library and instructional design service needs of faculty >and students. > * Collaborates with academic leadership, faculty, and colleagues to >integrate library and instructional design resources to support >learner-centered pedagogies. > * Works with academic deans and associate deans to provide seamless >access for faculty and students to innovative library and instructional >design services throughout the college. > * Partners with the Office of Decision Support to identify relevant >emerging trends and to assess the effectiveness of library and >instructional services. > * Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs to pursue >funding opportunities that support current and emerging trends that align >with strategic priorities. > * Partners with Information Technology Services (ITS) to promote >collaboration with educational technologists college wide and to leverage >technology resources for learning. > * Applies effective methods for supervision and professional >development of staff. > * Manages fiscal resources to include budget planning and ongoing >review of library and instructional design resources in consultation with >the Dean of Academic and Instructional Services. > >Requirements: > > > >Required Qualifications: > > * An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited U.S. university or >comparable non-U.S. university. > * Minimum of three years of relevant higher education leadership >experience, preferably in library or instructional design, including >supervisory and budget experience. > * Proven successful development of library or instructional design >initiatives to support faculty development and student academic success >in such areas as information literacy, library services, and curriculum >and instructional design in blended, online, and/or technology-mediated >environments. > * Experience with blended and online modes for the design and >delivery of library and instructional services. > * Experience in the assessment of library and instructional services >and continuous process improvement. > * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. > * Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity in higher education. > > > >Desired Attributes and Experiences: > > * Understanding of the regulatory environment of higher education. > * Ability to lead and develop staff distributed throughout the state. > * Experience in the development of successful grant proposals. > * Experience with institutions serving adult learners. > > > > > >Special Information: > > * This is a Management/Confidential position. > * Travel to Empire State College locations throughout New York is >required, along with occasional evening and weekend obligations. > >Additional Information: > > > >Rank/Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. > > > >Applications Due: July 6, 2016. > > > > > >Empire State College is an EOE employer. > > > >IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE >AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER AT (518) 587-2100. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE >TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS >IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN >ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT >http://www.esc.edu/safety-security > >Application Instructions: > > > >If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the >following documents, which are required for consideration by clicking on >the APPLY NOW button : > > * Resume > * Cover letter > * Name and contact information of three references > > > >See the FAQ<http://esc.interviewexchange.com/manual/candidate/index.html> >for using our online system. Please contact >us<https://esc.interviewexchange.com/iecreatemodifyticket.jsp> if you >need assistance applying through this website. > > > >Returning Applicants - Please click >here<https://esc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp> to login to your Empire >State College Employment Account to check your completed application or >to update your account. > > > > > >Thomas P. Mackey, Ph.D. >Vice Provost for Academic Programs >Office of Academic Affairs >Interim Dean, School for Graduate Studies > >[log in to unmask] >518-587-2100, ext. 2790 > > >[ESC logo sized for email signatures] > >SUNY Empire State College<http://www.esc.edu/> | 1 Union Avenue | >Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 >Stay connected: Facebook<http://www.esc.edu/fanpage> | >Twitter<https://twitter.com/@SUNYEmpire> | >LinkedIn<http://www.esc.edu/linkedin> | >YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPB-n8NWUpjdbUfua4zQ3WA> >________________________________________ >