Dean of University Libraries, University of Arizona

The University of Arizona seeks a dynamic, inclusive, and visionary leader with excellent interpersonal and management skills to fill the position of Dean of University Libraries. The University Libraries are nationally recognized for their innovation and leadership.  In the last five years, faculty, staff, and administrators have garnered national awards and recognition for advances in instructional technology, professional development, strategic planning and leadership, commitments to diversity and equity, initiatives in archival and curatorial work, service to disciplines and the public, and community engagement.  The University Libraries’ close institutional partnerships with the University of Arizona Press and other campus units have created synergies in digitization and scholarly publishing that last year generated more than 100,000 digitized books, theses & dissertations, images, and other unique research materials.  The University Libraries have established an online Campus Repository that has positioned the library as a central contributor to the management of research and institutional data.

The position of Dean of University Libraries provides an incredible collaborative opportunity for an engaging and engaged leader who is prepared to join the university’s senior administration and work with an exceptional group of over 160 faculty and staff to build on a well-respected tradition of visionary leadership. Candidates should have an exceptional record of innovative administration, scholarly achievement, and professional accomplishments, including a guiding commitment to diversity and equity. Candidates will have an exceptional opportunity to build on nationally recognized commitments to diversity and inclusion.  To advance those commitments, candidates will be expected to have broad expertise with collaborating with promoting inclusive innovations and expanding access to traditionally underserved students and communities. They should also have a proven record of transparent and strategic planning and the ability to foster collaboration among library staff and constituencies. They should display an unwavering commitment to supporting the research, learning, and teaching needs of students, researchers, and teaching faculty. They should also have the proven ability to inspire trust and respect, to motivate people, and to build consensus with the agility needed in an ever-changing environment. A strong awareness and understanding of the needs and value of research centers, archives, special collections, and academic presses are also vital.

With a national reputation as an agile and innovative institution, the University Libraries are well poised to meet the challenges of serving the evolving research, outreach and teaching needs of the University of Arizona as a top ranked and broadly accessible land grant university. The University of Arizona Libraries are one of the top twenty five public research libraries in the United States, with over six million volumes, almost two million physical visitors, and nearly twenty million virtual visits last year.  The University of Arizona Press publishes over sixty books a year and is a national leader in areas such anthropology, space sciences, environmental studies, and the peoples and cultures of the Southwest. For more information on the UA Press, Libraries, Special Collections, and related units, visit http://www.library.arizona.edu/about/employment/why.

For details and to apply, see job posting #51997 at:  http://www.uacareertrack.com.    For questions regarding The UA CareerTrack system contact: 520-621-3662.  Consideration of candidates will begin March 29, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.