Subject: Job posting: Assoc. Dean for Collections and Technology
From: Jeff Purdue <Jeff.Purdue_at_wwu.edu>
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:32:22 -0800
Please excuse cross posting:
Assistant Dean for Collections and Technology
The Western Washington University Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative,
and decisive leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Collections and
Technology. The person in this key leadership position will have policy,
assessment, and planning responsibilities for Library IT, Collection
Development, Cataloging, Acquisitions, and ILL, with a total staff of
25. We are in the early stages of re-visioning our organizational
structure, and the Assistant Dean will provide leadership in rethinking
past practices in light of new demands and opportunities. We are
currently exploring ways to enhance the discovery of resources and
information, expand support for digital collections, and improve the
management of electronic resources. The successful candidate will be an
accomplished leader who is skilled in managing change and building
partnerships within the library, across campus, and the greater community.
This is a full time tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate
Professor or Professor. The candidate's record must show professional
accomplishments to warrant this appointment. This position reports
directly to the Dean of Libraries and will work closely with the
Assistant Dean for Public Services, Director of Planning and
Administration, and other library leaders. Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience, with minimum salary of $75,000. Deadline
for applications is January 29, 2010. The position will be available
July 1, 2010.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversees the technology and bibliographic services for the library,
including staff, workflow, and integration with the other departments of
the library
2. Directly supervises 3 faculty and 2 staff
3. Fosters an environment of collegiality, respect, trust, and teamwork
that enables library staff to contribute to the goals of the organization
4. Monitors and evaluates trends and developments relevant to academic
libraries, particularly in the areas of technical services and
information technology
5. Plays a leadership role in library-wide planning, policy making, and
development and evaluation of services
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program
2. A minimum of five years increasingly responsible, substantive
positions relating to information technology or bibliographic services
3. Management or supervisory experience
4. Experience with strategic planning, project management, or managing
change in a complex environment
5. Demonstrated skills in leadership, including creative problem-solving
and the ability to mentor and develop others
6. Demonstrated experience in effectively implementing new technologies
to improve workflow and services
7. Record suitable for appointment at the associate professor rank or higher
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Ability to thrive in an environment of change and to foster that
capacity in others.
2. Substantive management experience relating to information technology
or bibliographic services in an academic library
3. Experience in any of the following: metadata development, electronic
resource management, or digital initiatives
4. Experience with assessment of library services
Application Instructions and Requested Documents: Please log in on the
link below and submit your application via WWU’s Electronic System for
Employment (EASE). Note: You will need to be using Internet Explorer to
utilize our online application system. A letter of application detailing
your qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references
is required. You can upload or cut and paste your materials as noted on
the EASE application. https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=1276
For further information, please contact Ms. Connie Mallison, Search
Committee Coordinator, by email at Connie.Mallison_at_wwu.edu.
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to
assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to
apply. For disability accommodation, call (360) 640-374 or (360)
650-7696 (TTY). All new employees must show employment eligibility
verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service
before beginning work at WWU.
Jeff Purdue
Collection Development Librarian
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9103
Jeff.Purdue_at_wwu.edu
(360) 650-7750
(360) 650-3954 (fax)
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