Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu/) invites nominations and applications for the position of dean of the Texas A&M University Libraries (http://library.tamu.edu/about/). Through its five campus libraries, its extensive digital library, and its partnerships with other members of the Texas A&M University System (http://www.tamus.edu/) and across the State of Texas, the Texas A&M University Libraries library faculty, professionals, and staff play a critical role in supporting, first, the learning/teaching, research/creative work, and engagement missions of the university, for more than 48,000 students and approximately 3,000 faculty members, who form part of a comprehensive, Tier 1 research-intensive, land-, sea- and space-grant institution; and second, the implementation of the imperatives of Vision 2020 (http://vision2020.tamu.edu/).
The ideal candidate will have, as a minimum, a Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university or equivalent. A Ph.D. or other doctoral level degree is preferred. The ideal candidate also will have a national and/or international distinguished reputation and accomplishments at the forefront of service, academic/scholarly, and/or professional work in library and information sciences, and in the management of archives, repositories, or special collections. Academic and professional credentials should include an outstanding record of achievement sufficient for appointment as a full professor with tenure.
In addition, the ideal candidate will be expected:
To have a solid knowledge of (a) the operations of a member library in the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), within a large, diverse, multi- and interdisciplinary, and technology-enabled institutional context, such as Texas A&M University; (b) contemporary issues facing higher education, especially those issues affecting library faculty, such as faculty rights and responsibilities and requirements of tenure and promotion; and (c) the relationship between the libraries and the learning/teaching, research/creative work, and engagement missions of the university.
To have proven experience, a record of accomplishment, and specific skills and abilities in (a) leadership in the operations of libraries at strategic, tactical, operational, and practical levels; (b) effective and efficient fiscal planning, financial management, and budget development and implementation oversight; (c) fostering, nurturing, and furthering an organizational culture of collegiality, scholarship, customer service, and excellence; (d) in supporting and maintaining the development and growth of a distinguished scholarly program commensurate with the requirements of a top-tier public university, building upon a diversity of intellectual perspectives regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, or religion; (e) successful fundraising and grant writing; and (f) specific interactions and collaborations with diverse sets of constituencies, as represented within the wide range of disciplines found in the Colleges at Texas A&M University, and with other institutions within the Texas A&M University System, the State of Texas, nationally, and internationally.
To be aware of, to understand, to be committed to, and to have abilities in (a) digital scholarship, copyright law, and open access; (b) the integration of the libraries within the broader academic community at Texas A&M University, including students, faculty, professionals, community groups, and non traditional populations; (c) the representation and strong advocacy of the libraries at the university level and beyond; (d) the celebration of the accomplishments of library faculty, professionals, and staff; and (e) the inspiration of the libraries to reach their full potential in meeting the needs of students, faculty and staff, as well as the needs of the university, the university system, the State of Texas, and the society we serve.
Nominations or applications are sought and welcomed, and should be submitted to the address below. Applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by March 31, 2011. Complete applications should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references. The letter should address experience, accomplishments, and strengths that qualify or distinguish the candidate, a description of the candidate’s leadership and management styles, and a summary describing the candidate’s commitment to research, teaching and service. Details are available online at http://deansearch.library.tamu.edu. Please send materials to:
Dr. Jorge Vanegas, Chair of Search Committee
Dean, College of Architecture
Texas A&M University
3137 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3137
searchdeanlibraries@arch.tamu.edu
Texas A&M University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution that is strongly and proactively committed to diversity. The Texas A&M University Libraries encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. Please be advised that under Texas law, names and other information concerning applicants or nominees may be subject to disclosure upon request.
Pamela Smith
Administrative Assistant
Employee Resources
Texas A&M University Libraries
psmith@library.tamu.edu
979-862-4947
979-862-5161
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