From: Patrick McLaughlin <Patrick.McLaughlin_at_cwu.EDU>
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
DEAN OF LIBRARIES
Screening Begins: June 2, 2003
Library
Central Washington University
400 E. 8th Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7548
Central Washington University seeks an innovative leader who possesses
a vision for the modern university library that unites the traditional
roles of the academic library with the increasing reliance on
electronic information technologies. The primary responsibility of the
dean of libraries is to provide leadership in all areas of library
administration including policy and program development, strategic and
long-range planning, fiscal management, personnel supervision,
integration of emerging technologies and development of collaborative
relationships.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for the faculty and staff of the library.
Develop policies and programs for the achievement of library
goals and objectives.
Establish and implement strategic and long-range plans for the
development of library services.
Oversee the library's budget.
Supervise the operation of library services on campus and at off-
campus university centers.
Advocate the fiscal and personnel needs of the library.
Coordinate the integration of emerging library and information
technologies.
Hire, supervise, conduct evaluations of, and uphold standards of
performance for library personnel.
Maintain ongoing involvement with appropriate professional bodies
and consortia.
Required Qualifications:
ALA accredited MLS or MLIS degree.
At least five years of current managerial and senior level
administrative experience in an academic, public, or special
library setting, including strategic planning, budget,
supervisory, and personnel matters.
A record of professional and scholarly activity sufficient for
appointment at the rank of full professor of librarianship.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Experience promoting collaboration with affiliated groups and
organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree beyond the MLS.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Screening Date: Screening will begin on June 2, 2003, and will
continue until the position is filled.
Starting Date: September, 2003
Application Procedure: To apply, please send a letter of application
clearly demonstrating how education and experience meet the
qualifications and prepare the applicant to perform the
responsibilities listed above; a vita; and the names and contact
information for four professional references to the following address:
Search Committee Chair, Dean of Libraries c/o Dawn Anderson
College of Arts & Humanities
Hebler Building, Second Floor
Central Washington University
400 E. 8th Ave
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7518
E-mail: dawn_at_cwu.edu
Phone: 509-963-1858
FAX: 509-963-1851
Electronic applications are welcomed.
Central Washington University is one of six state-assisted, four-year
institutions of higher education in Washington. A regional
comprehensive university, CWU offers baccalaureate and graduate
degrees
in more than 100 academic programs. Throughout its
history, the university has distinguished itself in many ways, most
notably through its quality teaching and academic programs, its
student-centered orientation, and its commitment to research,
outreach, international experiences for faculty and students, and
provision of life-long learning opportunities to the citizens of
Washington. The university is composed of the College of Arts and
Humanities, College of the Sciences, College of Education and
Professional Studies, and College of Business. CWU's faculty,
numbering more than 500, have compiled an impressive record of
teaching, scholarship and service. The main campus is located in
Ellensburg, a community of 13,000 that enjoys one of the finest living
environments of the Pacific Northwest. In the shadow of the
Cascade Mountains and only minutes from the Wenatchee
National Forest, Ellensburg is situated in the Kittitas Valley, an
agricultural region 110 miles east of Seattle, the cultural center of
Washington State.
Further information about the university is available at www.cwu.edu.
For more information about Ellensburg, see www.ellensburg-wa.com.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, only U.S.
Citizens, Nationals, and Aliens authorized to work in the United
States may be employed by Central Washington University. As a
condition of employment, new employees must provide acceptable
proof of identity and employment eligibility.
Central Washington University is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity, Title IX Institution. The university has a strong
commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a
broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, Vietnam-era
veterans, disabled veterans, and persons of disability. Persons of
disability may request accommodation during the application and/or
interview process through Disability Support Services. Phone:
509-963-2171. TDD: 509-963-2143.
Received on Sat Jun 07 2003 - 02:10:24 EDT