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.
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.
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:
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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.