University of North Alabama
Dean, Collier Library & Information Services
University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama, United States, 35630
This position is the primary academic and administrative leader for the library and archives, guiding a team of dedicated faculty and staff. This position is responsible for formulating and executing a forward-thinking strategy for the library and archives, aligning with modern expectations and innovations.
The dean is also a key member of the Council of Academic Deans (COAD), contributing to the University's broader goals of student success, academic excellence, and commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Direct the development and execution of comprehensive library services that bolster teaching, research, and student engagement;Lead strategic, long-term, and day-to-day planning, including establishing new and updating existing goals, policies, and procedures for the library;Actively promote the library and archives as integral parts of the academic community;Collaborate with the advancement division to implement innovative fundraising initiatives to enhance library and archive resources;Advocate for and implement modern technologies, communication strategies, instructional methods, outreach activities, and information management and delivery services;Manage both faculty and staff, including recruitment, team-building, scholarship, and professional growth and development;Update and enhance, with innovation, the utilization, expansion, and engagement of library services and facilities;Engage in and support community outreach initiatives;Perform all other duties as assigned.Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution is required;Professional track record qualifying for appointment as an Associate Professor/Professor is required;Doctoral degree or a second Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred;A minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience in an academic library setting is required;Experience managing complex library budgets within a university setting is preferred.To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at
http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una .
Applications will only be accepted via this system.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references.
In addition, this level of position requires a diversity/equity/inclusion statement, a description of which can be found
here .
Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must
also
be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to
employment@una.edu
.
Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
The diversity statement and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments of cover letter and resume/CV have been uploaded.
If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email
employment@una.edu
and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position.
Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete and non-viable.
For questions, please email
employment@una.edu
or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2.
Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response .#J-18808-Ljbffr
The dean is also a key member of the Council of Academic Deans (COAD), contributing to the University's broader goals of student success, academic excellence, and commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Direct the development and execution of comprehensive library services that bolster teaching, research, and student engagement;Lead strategic, long-term, and day-to-day planning, including establishing new and updating existing goals, policies, and procedures for the library;Actively promote the library and archives as integral parts of the academic community;Collaborate with the advancement division to implement innovative fundraising initiatives to enhance library and archive resources;Advocate for and implement modern technologies, communication strategies, instructional methods, outreach activities, and information management and delivery services;Manage both faculty and staff, including recruitment, team-building, scholarship, and professional growth and development;Update and enhance, with innovation, the utilization, expansion, and engagement of library services and facilities;Engage in and support community outreach initiatives;Perform all other duties as assigned.Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution is required;Professional track record qualifying for appointment as an Associate Professor/Professor is required;Doctoral degree or a second Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred;A minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience in an academic library setting is required;Experience managing complex library budgets within a university setting is preferred.To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at
http://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una .
Applications will only be accepted via this system.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references.
In addition, this level of position requires a diversity/equity/inclusion statement, a description of which can be found
here .
Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must
also
be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to
employment@una.edu
.
Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
The diversity statement and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments of cover letter and resume/CV have been uploaded.
If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email
employment@una.edu
and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position.
Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete and non-viable.
For questions, please email
employment@una.edu
or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2.
Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response .#J-18808-Ljbffr