Position: Associate Provost for Library Information Services
Department: Library Information Services
Description:
Rowan University invites applications for the
position of Associate Provost for Library Information Services. We are
seeking an innovative, forward-looking, dynamic individual who will lead
the support of library services across five campuses of Rowan
University in Glassboro, Camden and Stratford including two medical
schools – the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and the Rowan
School of Osteopathic Medicine. The Associate Provost will also lead the
transformation of library resources from a predominantly print-based
platform to a predominantly electronic system that supports multiple
technology platforms. The Associate Provost will also adopt best
practices in managing and expanding the collection of the second
comprehensive public research university in New Jersey and engage the
library in the life of the university and the community. This is a
unique opportunity for a motivated, energetic and entrepreneurial
individual to play a critical part in the growth and transformation of
Rowan University.
Responsibilities
Reporting
to the University Provost, the Associate Provost for Library
Information Services will have management-level responsibility for all
the libraries in the Rowan University system and will be based in the Keith and Shirley Campbell Library on
the main campus in Glassboro. The Associate Provost will be a member of
the Academic Affairs Council and will engage with the Deans
from all the colleges and schools in the University to support the
curriculum and foster the university's mission. The Associate Provost is
responsible for developing strategic plans, program growth, budget and
personnel management, outcomes assessment, outreach into the community
and participating in regional, state and national library organizations.
Required Qualifications
·
Academic credentials appropriate to the leadership of a large, modern,
academic library system; an earned doctorate in library or information
sciences is preferred; a second master's degree will also be considered.
·
A minimum of 7 year's experience and knowledge in library collections
(including libraries that support colleges of medicine), services, and
operations; current and emerging information technologies; fiscal and
strategic planning and management; and human resources management.
· Minimum of 5 years successful academic library administrative experience or equivalent leadership experience.
· Evidence of commitment to supporting a diverse workplace and community.
· Demonstrated commitment to collaborative governance and participatory decision-making.
· Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
· Experience as a practicing librarian.
Desired Qualifications
· Evidence of continued scholarly growth.
· Experience with accreditation of academic programs.
· Membership in appropriate professional organizations.
· Experience in assessment and evaluation of academic library services.
· Experience in successful fundraising.
Starting Date: July 1, 2013
Salary: Commensurate with experience
General Info:
A leading comprehensive university, Rowan
University serves nearly 12,250 students on its main campus in
Glassboro, N.J., and on its branch campus in Camden, N.J. Additionally,
the University is home to the South Jersey Technology Park in Mantua
Township, N.J., and cofounder of Cooper Medical School of Rowan
University in Camden. In July 2013, Rowan will become only the second
university in the country with both M.D.- and D.O.-degree-granting
medical schools when it integrates the Rowan University School of
Osteopathic Medicine into the institution. Rowan University, which the
State of New Jersey this year designated a research institution, also
features eight colleges in addition to the medical schools, along with a
School of Biomedical Sciences. Those colleges are: the Rohrer College
of Business and the Colleges of Communication & Creative Arts,
Education, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Performing
Arts, Science & Mathematics, and Graduate & Continuing
Education.
Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment.
All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.
Contact:
Applications must be submitted electronically
and will be received through April 3, 2013. A letter of interest, CV
including at least three references should be forwarded to: [email protected]
See: http://www.rowan.edu/jobs/info.cfm?id=1569 (Source: Indeed.com)