CDL: Position opening (MI)

From: John P. Abbott <AbbottJP_at_conrad.appstate.edu>
Date: Wed, 07 Feb 2001 16:44:07 -0500
To: Colldv-l <COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu>
From:  "Mildred H. Merz" <merz_at_oakland.edu>

This message is being posted to several lists; please excuse duplications.
                                                                          
                                                                          
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF THE LIBRARY                                             
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN                                   
(Search Extended)                                                         
                                                                          
Oakland University, a comprehensive, state-supported institution of 15,000
students, seeks applications and nominations for the position of Associate
Dean of the University Library. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of 
the Library and is responsible for assisting the Dean in the general      
administration of the Library and oversight of the $3.2M budget and 34    
member staff. This is a tenure-track position at the associate or         
full-professor level.                                                     
                                                                          
Primary duties include working in close collaboration with program        
coordinators and unit supervisors to coordinate day-to-day operations and 
services of the Library; overseeing personnel matters; assisting with     
budget development and management; coordinating communication and outreach
efforts; planning and management of special projects; overseeing library  
technology infrastructure and online services; assisting with fundraising 
and grant writing; helping to develop and maintain collaborative          
relationships and partnerships with other libraries and consortia, and    
representing the Library to internal and external constituencies. The     
Associate Dean will work in a collegial atmosphere where planning,        
teamwork and cooperation are emphasized.                                  
                                                                          
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:                                                  
An ALA-accredited master's degree in library/information science; evidence
of significant professional achievement; record of increasingly           
responsible administrative/management experience and accomplishments in an
academic or other library setting; excellent oral and written             
communication skills and interpersonal skills; excellent analytical,      
organizational and project management skills; broad knowledge of issues   
and trends impacting academic libraries and understanding of the emerging 
library technologies; record of scholarship appropriate for award of an   
associate professorship or above, with tenure, at Oakland University;     
evidence of progressively responsible participation and leadership in     
professional service activities; strong commitment to diversity.          
                                                                          
RANK, SALARY, BENEFITS: Tenure-track, 12-month appointment. Professorial  
rank determined by credentials and experience. Salary is competitive and  
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits
program, 22 days vacation, TIAA-CREF and Fidelity retirement plans.       
                                                                          
APPLICATIONS: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses,   
telephone numbers, and email addresses of three current professional      
references to:                                                            
Elaine K. Didier, Dean                                                    
Associate Dean Search Committee                                           
Kresge Library, Oakland University                                        
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4484                                            
Email Inquires to Mildred Merz, Chair of Search Committee                 
merz_at_oakland.edu                                                          
FAX number (248) 370-2474                                                 
                                                                          
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2001, and continue until the
position is filled. Oakland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity    
employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.  For more 
information about the University Library see the library's web site       
(www.kl.oakland.edu).
Received on Wed Feb 07 2001 - 13:45:55 EST