Associate Dean, University Library
Albertsons Library
Requisition # 160124
Boise State University, Albertsons Library seeks a highly motivated, innovative, adaptable leader with a thorough understanding of the evolving roles and changing landscape of academic libraries for the position of Associate Dean.
The Associate Dean (AD) of the Library will provide leadership in building a culture that values inclusive excellence, innovation, collaboration, engagement, and communication; work collaboratively to articulate the vision and strategic priorities of the Library; champion the development, promotion and implementation these priorities and the infrastructure needed to achieve them; provide leadership support for the Dean of the Library in planning, budgeting, program development, marketing, personnel, and assessment; oversee internal operations, services and collections including personnel matters and supervision of Library Unit Heads; coordinate and align Library services and programs with University goals and priorities; represent the Library and the Dean in contacts with constituencies and at professional meetings and events both on and off-campus; undertake special projects assigned by the Dean; serve as the primary library administrator in the absence of the Dean. The Associate Dean (AD) will report directly to the Dean, University Library.
Albertsons Library prides itself on hiring talented individuals and supporting opportunities for creativity to build programs of distinction. The Library is known on campus as a leader in the integration of technologies for instruction, innovative applications of mobile technologies and social media, excellent customer service and partners for instruction.
Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Recognized as a university on the move, we offer an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees and experiences that foster student success, lifelong learning, community engagement, innovation and creativity. Located In the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, Boise, Idaho is known for its healthy lifestyle, proximity to the mountains, riverside campus, thriving local arts community, numerous high tech start‐ups, and affordable cost of living. Visit the University and the City of Boise websites listed below for more information.
Qualifications
Required:
● Master’s Degree from an American Library Association accredited program
● Significant experience in various management positions
● Experience supervising employees with demonstrated ability to support, mentor and develop staff/faculty
● Established record of scholarship and service
Preferred:
● Experience working with acquisitions, cataloging or other areas of technical services
● Experience with successful grant writing
● Demonstrated experience and/or commitment to the following: ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusive excellence, working collaboratively with diverse staff within the library and across campus, strategic planning, assessment, program development
Salary and benefits: $95,000 minimum. Starting Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications. This position is a 12-month, tenure track faculty appointment. Boise State University offers an excellent benefits package to eligible employees. For more information visit: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/benefits/.
Application Instructions: Please visit our website at: https://boisestate.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en to apply for this position. You will need to upload a resume/CV (including dates of employment); the names and contact information for three professional references; and a cover letter which will include answers to the following questions: What experiences have you had building inclusive excellence or how would you develop expertise in this area if you do not have? How would you develop and implement a comprehensive staff development program in Albertsons Library?
Please contact Jaque Johnson at (208)426-4321 or jjohnson@boisestate.edu for any questions you may have regarding this position.
Applications received by July 11, 2016 will receive full consideration. Applications received after July 11, 2016 may be considered if the position is not filled from the initial applicant pool.
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About Albertsons Library: http://library.boisestate.edu
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