[LIBJOBS] Dean of University Libraries,University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA

The University of Louisville seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Dean of University Libraries.  The ideal candidate will lead the Libraries to the next level of excellence in meeting the needs of a preeminent metropolitan research university; articulate a clear strategic vision and translate it into concrete objectives; and be an engaging and effective advocate for the Libraries within the university and larger community. The University of Louisville invites both nominations and applications for this position.

 

The Dean reports to the Executive Vice President and University Provost and serves on the Council of Academic Officers.  The University of Louisville Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries.  On two campuses, the University Libraries is an academic unit composed of a central library, a health sciences library, a music library, an art library and a university archives.  The unit employs 43 librarians and archivists and 77 staff, contains more than 2 million volumes and has fiduciary responsibility for an annual budget of $18.6 million.  For additional information about the University Libraries, see http://louisville.edu/library/dean.      

 

Minimum Qualifications

·         Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program.

·         A record of scholarly and professional achievement appropriate for an appointment with tenure at the level of professor.

·         A record of increased administrative responsibilities in a large academic or research library, with at least 5 years at the department head level or higher.

·         Experience in a multi-library system.

 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Additional advanced degree(s).

·         Knowledge of the academic library's central role in supporting the university's educational mission and of the major challenges facing large academic libraries.

·         Knowledge of current trends and challenges in academic research and scholarly communication.

·         Proven success in implementing innovative approaches to library management and services.

·         Experience with library assessment programs.

·         Experience with the collection and preservation of information in all formats.

·         Experience with online spaces and emerging technologies in an academic library.

·         Knowledge of and commitment to shared governance.

·         Demonstrated commitment to supporting faculty and staff development and fostering a collaborative work environment.

·         Demonstrated commitment to improving diversity among faculty and staff, and proven success in creating and fostering diversity programs.

·         Experience in budget management and fiduciary oversight.

·         Proven success in securing library funding and support through philanthropic cultivation, grants, and other means.

·         Proven success in developing partnerships with other academic units, local and regional libraries, and community groups.

·         Keen awareness of student needs.

 

The University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu) is a Carnegie Research/High university and recipient of the Carnegie Community Engagement classification for Curricular Engagement & Outreach and Partnerships. The University has a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate program, over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs, 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students as well as a strong commitment to the community in which it resides. The University’s quality enhancement plan required by the Southern Associations of Colleges and Schools is called Ideas to Action (I2A), a ten year process designed to highlight critical thinking in the undergraduate curriculum and to connect students’ learning as much as possible to real-world experience and engagement in their community. 

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Nominations are sought and welcome and should be submitted to the address below.  Applications should be submitted electronically to cskidd01@louisville.edu and include a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest detailing your experience, strengths and accomplishments and the contact information for five references.  The Committee will begin confidential review of applications on August 16, 2010; the position is open until filled. Questions can be addressed to:

Dr. Marcia Hern, Co-Chair

Mr. Neal Nixon, Co-Chair

c/o Office of the Provost

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 40292

FAX (502-852-0657)

 

The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.

 

From: Carolyn S Cochran <cscoch01@louisville.edu>

Carolyn S. Cochran
Assistant to the University Provost
Director of Faculty Personnel
University of Louisville
Fax 502-852-0657