Oakland University seeks an energetic leader who enjoys innovation and collaboration to serve as Dean of the Library at a vibrant, growing institution. The ideal candidate will continue the library's strong momentum in partnering with other campus constituents to further its mission as a teaching library with an outstanding student-centered information literacy program. Recent enhancements to the library—including the creation of an Information Commons; the incorporation of the university's eLearning and Instructional Support unit into the library's physical space; and the development of a new state-of-the-art digital medical library—underscore this exciting opportunity to shape the library into a campus leader in e-learning and teaching.
The Dean provides vision and leadership in all aspects of library administration and is responsible for developing strong collaborative relationships within the university and surrounding communities, fostering staff and professional growth and development, and integrating the library into the intellectual life of the university. Oakland University librarians have faculty status, and the successful candidate will have a record of academic and professional achievement that warrants tenure at a senior academic rank. This position reports to the Provost and Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs and serves on the Dean's Council and the President's Strategic Planning Group.
Responsibilities
• Facilitate administration and leadership for all aspects of library operations and long-range strategic planning.
• Advance strong collaborative relationships with the Provost, academic deans and other administrative leaders to advocate for the library's role within the university.
• Guide the continued development of the library's technology and academic offerings, especially in coordination with the campus's eLearning and Instructional Support unit.
• Foster a library-wide collegial and highly collaborative environment, which includes the new School of Medicine Library.
• Cultivate relationships with external fundraising sources; represent the library to local and national communities.
Required Qualifications
• Master's degree in library science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful and progressively responsible administrative experience in academic libraries, including budget management.
• Clear vision of the academic library as a dynamic, technologically innovative center of teaching and e-learning, and a demonstrated ability to prioritize among competing interests.
• Record of scholarship, research, professional participation and/or equivalent activities warranting tenure at the rank of associate professor or professor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desired Qualifications:
• Second master's degree or earned doctorate.
• Evidence of continued scholarly growth.
• Experience developing e-learning technology resources and online degree programs.
• Experience developing and implementing a strategic plan.
• Experience with a collective bargaining environment and faculty status for librarians.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to equity, diversity and professional development of library personnel.
• Record of developing or cultivating external fundraising sources for resource enrichment in a university setting.
• Experience addressing scholarly communication issues with campus constituents.
General Information: Oakland University is a Carnegie research-intensive, state-assisted institution that is dedicated to delivering a distinctive undergraduate experience to more than 19,000 students, complemented by the strength of its graduate offerings and research accomplishments. The university offers an array of academic and professional programs at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels, and will welcome the charter class of the new, privately-funded Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in August 2011. The university is located in Oakland County, which features beautiful state parks and vibrant urban communities. It is located 25 miles north of Detroit in the Rochester area, recently ranked by CNN/Money as one of the 100 best places to live in the U.S., and features a campus that includes 1,441 acres of wooded hills and meadows. For more information, see the Oakland University web site at http://www.oakland.edu.
Applications: Send a letter of application, your curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three current references, and a copy of one of your recent publications to:
Shawn Lombardo, Co-Chair
Dean Search Advisory Committee
300 Kresge Library
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan 48309-4484
FAX number (248)370-2474
Email: lombardo@oakland.edu
Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Oakland University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
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Shawn V. Lombardo
Coordinator of Collection Development
Associate Professor
240 Kresge Library
Oakland University
Rochester, MI 48309
Fax: 248.370.2474
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