Dean of the Library #00031438

Institution

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Job Summary

The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), a technological research university that is part of the University of Missouri System, seeks a collaborative, innovative, and experienced leader for the position of Dean of the Library. As the chief academic and administrative officer of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library, the Dean reports directly to the Vice Provost of Academic Support and serves as a member of the Provost’s Leadership Cabinet. The Dean of the Library will provide a clear vision of the evolving role of the library and how it directly supports the strategic initiatives and intellectual core of the university. The Dean of the Library oversees approximately 7 non-tenure track faculty librarians, 13 staff members, and 34 students.

The Curtis Laws Wilson Library provides access to nearly 1 million books, e-books, databases, and journals. It is also home to both the University Archive and to Scholars’ Mine – Missouri S&T’s Institutional Repository, which has achieved 2.5 million downloads and is entering a period of increasing support from campus. The library’s learning commons is strategically growing in phases, with new opportunities to embed technology and improve spaces to support student success.  The campus master plan includes a $10M multiphase renovation of the facility.  Recently, the campus initiated 24/7 access to the library building for students, faculty, and staff of Missouri S&T. The library and university strategic plans appear at http://library.mst.edu/strategicplan/ and http://strategicplan.mst.edu.

The Dean will:

- Establish a shared vision that promotes the missions of the library and the University by developing, implementing, advocating for, and advancing the library’s strategic plan;

- Provide visionary and effective leadership to library faculty, staff, and students to collectively achieve the strategic initiatives; 

- Lead the continuing transformation of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library into a student center that encourages research, academic excellence, and collaboration in a technologically rich environment; 

- Foster positive relationships with the university, UM System, and local communities to improve library services and facilities, enhance the quality of resources, and increase operational efficiency; 

- Support intellectual inquiry by aligning library services with advances in research, instructional delivery, curriculum development, and academic study; 

- Provide strategic leadership for the coordination and management of library services including planning, budgeting, assessment, and the integration of emerging technologies and trends.

- Collaborate effectively with campus and UM System leadership by serving on and working with various divisions, departments, and committees to support research, teaching, service, and learning.

- Effectively plan and manage the financial resources of the library to meet current needs and allow for the attainment of strategic initiatives; 

- Support the traditional core functions of the library for those patrons who depend on them; 

- Appreciate the diverse needs of research library patrons, such as undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community, and promote a service-based environment to support these constituencies effectively;

- Lead the library’s collaboration efforts with other libraries in the University of Missouri System and national and international organizations to optimize the use of existing resources and the development of new initiatives;

- Engage in fundraising to support strategic library initiatives;

- Foster a responsive culture of respect, teamwork, professional growth, and responsibility that welcomes and rewards change and innovation.

Minimum Qualifications

- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or a master’s degree in a related field, with at least 8 years of relevant library experience;

- Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Second master’s degree;

- Demonstrated progressive experience in an academic library setting;

- Demonstrated administrative responsibilities in budget and planning;

- Proven leadership in program management and interdisciplinary collaboration;

- Strong collaborative and leadership skills to focus faculty, staff and student efforts to achieve common goals;

- Commitment to the educational role of academic libraries, and alignment of library activities with curricula, instruction/outreach, and research;

- Evidence of success in securing external funding and an appreciation of stewardship and collaborative relationships within and beyond the university;

-  Demonstrated ability to work within a complex institution and collaborate with students, faculty and staff at campus level as well as all other stakeholders;

- Dedication to diversity and social justice and promoting a respectful work environment

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience.

About Missouri S&T

Missouri S&T is one of the nation’s leading technological research universities. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks scenery. Missouri S&T offers degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with Ph.D. programs in science and engineering departments and M.S. programs in biological sciences, business administration, information science and technology, technical communication, and industrial/organizational psychology. With nearly 9,000 students enrolled online and on campus, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a diverse population but small enough for individuals to stand out.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should electronically submit an application consisting of a detailed cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three references to the Missouri University of Science and Technology's Human Resources Office at http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/.   First review of applications will begin on January 15, 2019.  Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Kate Drowne (kdrowne@mst.edu) or Dr. John Myers (jmyers@mst.edu), co-chairs of the search committee.

Comments

The final candidate is required to provide copies of official transcript(s) for any college degree(s) listed in application materials submitted. Copies of transcript(s) should be provided prior to the start of employment. In addition, the final candidate may be required to verify other credentials listed in application materials.

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

Missouri S&T is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or status as a protected veteran. Females, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The university participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at: 1-888-464-4218.