Arizona State University West is seeking candidates for the position of Dean
of the Library.  We are looking for a visionary institutional leader who
exhibits creativity, risk taking, and innovation.  The Dean provides
leadership for library programs and services, promotes collaborative
relationships and effective communication, and actively supports the goals
of diversity in a learner-centered university and its community.  The Dean
reports to the Provost. 

 


RESPONSIBILITIES


The Dean is responsible for strategic planning; program development,
assessment, and evaluation; budget and resource management; personnel,
including recruitment, development, and evaluation; development of library
services and technology; and collaboration on campus and with the community.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in identifying and
utilizing leading-edge technologies, information systems, and services.

 


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED


       Qualified candidates must possess:

·          ALA accredited MLS degree;

·          A minimum of three years of managerial and senior level
administrative experience in an academic setting, including strategic
planning, budget, and personnel matters;

·          A record of professional and scholarly activity sufficient for
appointment at the rank of librarian;

·          Evidence of successful, visionary leadership and collaborative
decision-making;

·          Evidence of ability to communicate effectively;

·          Evidence of an understanding of the evolving role of electronic
library technology.

 


QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED


       Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate evidence of:

·          Community involvement and leadership;

·          Demonstrated understanding of evolving issues in scholarly
communication and higher education;

·          Knowledge of and experience with change management;

·          Experience with collaborative arrangements between and among
libraries in multi-campus, statewide, or other institutions;

·          Experience with program assessment and evaluation.

 

Arizona State University West, a vital component of ASU's multi-campus
structure, serves more than 5,300 undergraduate and graduate students at its
modern, growing campus in Phoenix, one of the country's most dynamic
multi-cultural and economic environments.  ASU West is an urban, commuter
campus with a focus on learner-centered education.  The University is
committed to a balance of research and teaching, faculty-student research
collaboration, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the development of
University-community partnerships.  ASU West is dedicated to increasing the
diversity of its campus community, and encouraging an environment that
offers students knowledge about local, national, and global communities. 

 

The ASU West Library operates within a multi-campus environment providing
research resources through its collaboration with other ASU libraries.  It
serves both the academic and surrounding communities.  The Library makes
extensive use of electronic systems and resources, and has an annual budget
exceeding $1 million for collections and access.  Librarians participate
actively in developing the curriculum and as members of instructional teams
for lower division learning communities.  The Library staff operates in a
team environment, and receives excellent support for professional activity,
service, development and computing.  Visit the Library's web site for
additional information:  http://www.west.asu.edu/library/info/info.html.

 

STARTING DATE:                    January 1, 2002                    

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:                September 20, 2001

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:                Applicants must address how they meet
the qualifications listed above in their 

letter of application.  Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae,
and five names, mailing and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of
references to:

 

 
Dr. Glenn Irvin

 
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

 
Arizona State University West

 
P.O. Box 37100

 
Phoenix,  AZ  85069-7100

 

 
Phone:  (602) 543-4501

 
Fax:  (602) 543-7012

 
E-mail:  [log in to unmask]

 

Arizona State University West is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer in policy and practice, and actively seeks diversity among
applicants and promotes a diverse work force.