Dean of Libraries and Learning Services
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Staff/Administration, Library, Calendar Year (12-Month),
Campus Based
Summary
Leads universitywide efforts to provide vision, direction and leadership for
the university's library, academic support and the culinary museum that align
with the university's mission, guiding principles and strategic plan
Diversity & Inclusion
Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at
JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and
perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We
are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we
encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran
status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Essential Job Functions
Develops and delivers a compelling vision for the university libraries,
academic support and the culinary museum, collaborating with faculty,
staff and administrators to identify priorities, considering existing
strengths and the changing nature of patron needs
Oversees the design, delivery and continuous improvement of library,
museum and academic support programs for on-campus, online and virtual
learning options
Builds and fosters a culture that embraces the Library as a central hub
for academic learning, community building and student success
Provides leadership for the assessment of the effectiveness of libraries,
culinary museum and academic support, including collecting data,
monitoring and evaluating progress and recommending and implementing
institutional practices to improve effectiveness on an on-going basis
Develops and guides initiatives to support the teaching,
scholarship/research and service roles of faculty
Provides leadership and participates in several universitywide initiatives
including open educational resources (OER) and first year seminar
Collaborates with other university academic and functional areas to
coordinate and integrate library and academic support services, as needed
Analyzes facility needs and plans for facility modifications in an effort
to maintain functional and adequate space for the university community
related to library and academic support services
Coordinates outreach and programming efforts to help students develop
research, critical analysis and information literacy skills
Interacts with students in ways that promote and enhance a growth mindset
regarding student learning and models such behavior consistently for
faculty and staff
Prepares and monitors departmental budget
Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional
opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance
against job accountabilities, department goals and established university,
campus and department policies and procedures
Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their
academic and professional development
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree with at least one postsecondary degree earned in
library science or a related field of study
Significant amount of experience with managing academic libraries and/or
learning support services or related experience
Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily
commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
Advertised: 18 Apr 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled
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