[LIBJOBS] Egypt - Cairo - Director for Collections (Main Library)

Company: The American University in Cairo

Director for Collections (Main Library)

 

Company Description: Founded in 1919, AUC moved to a new 270-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo in 2008. The University also operates in its historic downtown facilities, offering cultural events, graduate classes, and continuing education. Student housing is available in both downtown Zamalek and New Cairo. Among the premier universities in the region, AUC is Middle States accredited; its Engineering programs are accredited by ABET and the Management program is accredited by AACSB. AUC is an English-medium institution; eighty-five percent of the students are Egyptian and the rest include students from nearly ninety countries, principally from the Middle East, Africa and North America. Faculty salary and rank are based on qualifications and professional experience. All faculty receive generous benefits, from AUC tuition to access to research funding; expatriate faculty also receive relocation benefits including housing, annual home leave, and tuition assistance for school age children. Job Description:  The American University in Cairo Libraries and Learning Technologies (LLT) seeks an experienced librarian to provide dynamic leadership in a period of change in the library and university.  Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for the Main Library, the Director for Collections will have leadership, management, and policy and planning responsibilities for collection management functions, including collection development, cataloging/metadata, acquisitions, serials and e-resource licensing and management. In 2008/09, main Library collections spent a total of $1,928,776 on materials in all formats. Requirements:  The candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS, excellent oral and written English, significant record of successful leadership in progressively responsible administrative positions, preferably in an academic library environment, and the ability to effect change in an inclusive management style. Familiarity with the management uses of Innovative Millennium is desirable. A second Masters degree, working knowledge of other languages, and experience in a multicultural environment are highly desirable but not mandatory. Additional Information: This is a Faculty appointment at rank of Instructor. The position will remain open until filled. Preferred starting date is September 1, 2010. Full description and requirements of the position are at http://library.aucegypt.edu/about/employment.htm Application Instructions: All applicants must submit the following documents via online: a) an updated C.V (upload via Step 2 in the next page); b) a letter of interest; c) List names & contact information of at least three references familiar with your professional background; d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form (PIF). Apply Here: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=9347&job=6833592