UNC has asked that we post the UNC library dean position to
Alliance-L
George
George Machovec
Associate Director
Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries
3801 E. Florida, Suite 515
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 759-3399 x.101
(303) 759-3363 (fax)
From: Vaughn, Sarah
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Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 3:53 PM
To: George Machovec
Subject: Position Announcement: Dean of University Libraries, University
of Northern Colorado
Position Announcement
Dean of University
Libraries
The
University of Northern Colorado (UNC) https://www.unco.edu/ invites
applications and nominations for the position of Dean of University
Libraries. UNC seeks a collaborative and innovative leader with a vision
toward the future to lead the University Libraries https://library.unco.edu.
The
Dean provides insights into national and global trends affecting University
Libraries and maintains a leadership position in the Colorado Alliance of
Research Libraries; ensures that University Libraries has a long-range strategy;
maintains a working and forward-looking knowledge of significant developments
and trends, including emerging technologies; interacts with regional library
personnel and professional library associations as well as state and federal
offices on behalf of University Libraries and establishes effective
partnerships and alliances of mutual benefit; maintains fiduciary
responsibility for the University Libraries budget; cultivates private giving;
pursues and promotes grant and contract funding; and oversees human resource
development, providing supportive leadership to University Libraries faculty
and staff.
Qualifications: Master’s degree from an
ALA-accredited program or equivalent required; minimum of five years of
progressive, substantive and successful experience as an academic library
administrator required; a record of scholarly and professional achievement
appropriate to an appointment at the rank of Professor of University Libraries;
demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of
constituencies; demonstrated ability to provide strong and supportive
leadership for the University Libraries faculty and staff; demonstrated
experience in advocacy for academic libraries consonant with an overall
perspective of the needs of the University; demonstrated successful
fund-raising and/or grant development experience; innovative responses to the
challenges facing academic libraries; excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; knowledge of information and scholarly technologies; appreciation of
diversity and ability to work effectively in a multicultural campus and
community setting; experience with shared governance. For a complete profile of
the position, please visit https://careers.unco.edu, position
# 0600417.
Applications/Nominations:
Please
send nominations to the Search Committee chair: Patricia A. Book, Ph.D.,
Assistant Vice President for Continuing Education and Academic Outreach,
University of Northern Colorado, Michener L50, Box 21, Greeley, CO 80639 or
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must apply directly online in order to be considered for this position at
https://careers.unco.edu.
The application must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the
names and contact information of five references. References will be contacted
only with the permission of the candidate. Initial review of applications
begins November 19, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.
The
University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, creed, religion, sexual preference or veteran status.