Dean of Libraries

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Rasmuson Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Fairbanks, AK

Hours

50.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

The Dean is responsible for leadership of Library faculty and staff, strategic planning, budget administration, the development and assessment of Library programs and services, and is the champion of library fund raising efforts. The Dean actively fosters a library‐wide collegial climate based upon respect, service, transparency, and teamwork. The Dean also manages and serves as academic leader for library faculty and staff. The Dean acts as a consistent library spokesperson who is able to reshape opportunities and understand how to develop and advocate for a budget to support this work.He/she provides campus leadership as a member of the Provost's Council and other policy setting bodies. Faculty rank for qualified candidates is negotiable.

The Community

Founded in 1917, UAF is a land, sea, space grant institution and the flagship campus of the University of Alaska system. The on-campus population of approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students includes a high percentage of Alaska Native, Native American, and international students along with a wide variety of other ethnic backgrounds, and a substantial number of non-traditional students, making UAF a richly diverse academic setting. The Fairbanks Campus is a leading research-intensive university with programs in social and natural sciences, arts, and interdisciplinary areas with a particular emphasis on the North.  UAF is particularly proud of its numerous programs and facilities serving Alaska Native students. UAF’s research revenues exceed $118 million, comprising more than 90% of the total research revenue of the University of Alaska statewide system.

HR Info

Resume or vitae Cover letter Contact information for 3 professional references (current/former supervisors)

Posted Feb 10, 2011