Utah Tech University is hiring: Dean for the Library in St George

Position Announcement

This position is responsible for leading the development, administration and implementation of the University's Library. Coordinates strategic planning and budget management. Oversees programming, facilities, and academic personnel. Serves on the council of deans and other councils, committees, and task forces. Actively contributes to decisions affecting the university at large, as well as the Library area. More information about the UT Library can be found online at https://library.utahtech.edu/.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all functions of the Library, in collaboration with other academic units, in support of the mission and strategic plan of the university. Lead the development of the division's strategic planning process and provide the vision for the future of the library. Manage division facilities and budgets, write and administer grants, and prepare annual reports.
• Perform annual evaluation of direct-report staff and oversee library faculty hiring, duties, advancement in rank, and award of tenure of faculty librarians.
• Oversee and plan for information resources and library services for all academic programs. Direct development of library's collections, effectively assessing the efficiency of the collections and services in meeting user needs and fulfilling the library mission.
• Oversee programs and initiatives that support open educational resources and open educational practices for faculty and students.
• Represent the Library in campus administration activities, and advances the role of the Library in promoting and increasing student learning, including leading the development and delivery of Library classes and programs. Participate in campus planning and administration. Collaborate with Student Affairs and others on student learning and retention initiatives. Participates in campus and division accreditation efforts. Serve as a member of the Dean's Council, University Council, Academic Council, and any other assigned committees or task forces.
• Foster collaborative relationships with other institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education to the most effectively provide for the needs of a growing campus with expanding degree offerings, including representation and leadership in state regional consortia and professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library program required; a second degree in subject discipline or PhD preferred.
• Significant and progressively-responsible leadership experience in an undergraduate and graduate academic library required.
• Experience in management and team development, including excellent collaboration abilities and communications skills, both orally and written.
• Knowledge of budgeting in an academic environment and of University personnel policies and procedures.
• Awareness of the principles and practices of library science, especially library-related issues in higher education.
• Knowledge and experience initiating and directing strategic planning processes.
• Excellent knowledge of hardware and software computer systems used in the library environment, including electronic library applications.
• Demonstrated ability to act as an advocate for the library to a variety of constituencies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations within the UT community, the academic and library community at large and within the Southern Utah region.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt executive staff position. Annual salary commensurate upon qualifications and experience. Desired start date of January 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins September 3, 2024; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.