This post is revised and now includes salary information.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking candidates for Dean of Library Affairs. The application deadline is January 31, 11:59 PM Central. For the full position announcement, please see the Chronicle of Higher Education or SIU Careers.
Description
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) invites nominations and applications for the Dean of Library Affairs. The Dean is the chief administrative officer of Library Affairs, reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and is a member of Deans Council. The successful candidate is expected to bring a vision for the future that will inspire colleagues to greater scholarly, teaching/ librarianship, and service excellence.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited, or international-equivalent library program is required. A doctorate or second master's degree is preferred
- Distinguished record of teaching/librarianship, research/creative activity, and service consistent with the qualifications for appointment at rank of professor with tenure in Library Affairs at SIU
- At least ten years of professional academic library experience, including at least five years in a position of upper-level administrative responsibility
- Experience in budget, planning, personnel, student matters, and promotion and tenure review
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in diversity and cultural competency are preferred)
- Leadership ability to provide strategic direction for Library Affairs in a rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to student success through library services and programs
- Active participation in state, regional, and national library and professional organizations
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain collegial and productive relationships with on- and off-campus constituencies
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in academic publishing and/or museum administration.
Salary: $180,000
For questions, please contact Associate Dean and Search Committee Chair Jennifer Horton (
jhorton@siu.edu, 618-453-1459).
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Matthew Gorzalski
University Archivist
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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Matthew Gorzalski
University Archivist
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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