The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries position

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
Associate Professor, Tenure Leading
Associate Dean

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries seeks a highly energetic, creative, knowledgeable, and experienced library leader to fill the position of Associate Dean. This individual will lead efforts in assessment and evaluation of Libraries programs and services. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean is one of two Associate Deans, and a member of the Libraries Executive Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for library-wide assessment and evaluation initiatives and services.
• Maintain current knowledge of all aspects of assessment and evaluation issues.
• May supervise or coordinate one or more library units including formulating long and short term objectives.
• Serves as a member of the Libraries’ management team, contributing to strategic planning efforts, program development and assessment, budget formulation and allocation of resources in support of the Libraries’ mission.
• Represents the Libraries within the university, and on committees and forums at the state and national level.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in increasingly responsible academic or research library management positions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, time-management skills, and multitasking skills.
• A record of effective collaborative efforts involving diverse faculty, library staff, students and other campus stakeholders.
• Substantial record of scholarship.
• Capacity to thrive in an environment of change and to foster that capacity in others.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to excellent customer service.

Preferred:

• Assessment and evaluation leadership experience as evidenced by oversight of a program in a large academic/research library, or equivalent.
• Substantial knowledge of current trends in assessment and evaluation.

TENURE: The successful candidate will be appointed with tenure if the applicant can meet the Libraries’ and University’s tenure standards.

ACADEMIC RANK: Dependent on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Applicants must be eligible for the Rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial screening will begin January 7, 2008. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form at http://employment.unl.edu/, requisition #070881 and attach required documents.

SALARY: Salary is negotiable and will be based upon qualifications of the successful candidate.

STARTING DATE: May 1, 2008; Negotiable.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Nancy Busch at (402) 472-2526 for assistance.