The Dean of the Library provides administrative leadership for a system of three campus libraries and eight program areas within the Library. The Dean reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves on the appropriate academic, technological, and administrative councils. The Dean will provide strategic planning and policy direction in the areas of collection development, public and technical services, facilities planning, and personnel policy, and is responsible for the coordination of the branch campus libraries in conjunction with the managers of those libraries.
With a commitment to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and service to the community, The University of Texas at Arlington is the educational leader in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. UT Arlington, a research university/high activity is a part of The University of Texas System. The University's over 34,000 diverse students pursue more than 180 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in an extensive range of disciplines. Of UT Arlington's 125,000 alumni, 88,000 live in North Texas. Their presence helps the University create an annual economic impact of $1 billion on the region.
The ideal candidate will have, as a minimum, a graduate degree in librarianship from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program. A Ph.D. or other doctoral level degree is preferred. Academic and professional credentials should include an outstanding record of achievement sufficient for appointment as a full professor with tenure within the candidate's discipline. Minimum work qualifications for the position require a significant amount of administrative leadership experience. It is preferred that candidates have a minimum of 7-10 years of broad-based library experience with at least 5-7 years in a supervisory or management role within an academic library. Experience in academic administration, budget management, personnel management, and strategic planning is expected. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to engage in effective fundraising.
The Committee will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Screening of candidates will begin immediately. For best consideration, applications should be provided by January 20, 2012. An application should include a letter describing relevant experience and interest in the position; curriculum vitae/resume; and names, titles, and contact information of five references. Electronic submission of candidate materials in Word format is preferred. Greenwood/Asher & Associates is assisting the University in the search. Applications and letters of nominations should be submitted to:
Dr. Jan Greenwood or Dr. Betty Asher
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, Inc.
42 Business Center Drive, Suite 206, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Phone: 850.650.2277 ▼ Fax: 850.650.2272
The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disabilities, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All positions at the University require a Criminal Background Check. Employment offers are contingent upon the results of the Criminal Background Check. UT Arlington is a tobacco free campus.
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