From: "Mildred H. Merz" <merz_at_oakland.edu>
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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