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Associate Dean, Research - Amherst, United States - UMass Amherst
Description
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.
The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.
In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job SummaryProvide s
creative leadership and administrative oversight for Libraries'
R
esearch and
L
earning
Division
,
including
the departments of
Academic Engagement
and
the Science and Engineering Library.
Ensures a
comprehensive
, collaborative,
innovative,
and responsive information and service environment for the highly interdisciplinary research and learning needs of the campus
.
T
ake
s
a leadership role
in developing
new programs
and partnerships that empower faculty and students, advance scholarship, extend the University's impact, and ensure
that
the
Librar
ies
evolve
in response to a changing environment. As a member of the Library Leadership Team,
participates
in the overall strategic planning and operational oversight of the University Libraries including staffing, budget, and programmatic directions.
Essential Functions
Provide s
leadership and
vision
for key programs and services
to
support the teaching,
l
earning and research activities of students, researchers, and scholars across the university and beyond
.
Directs
the work of
the Research and Learning Division, including planning and implementation of liaison activities that support the research and teaching mission of a large, public, research-intensive university.
partnerships both within the
Libraries
and with other campus units to
identify
collaborative opportunities.
Ensure s
that all
division staff
provide
consistent and responsive
service to
patrons in
active collaboration with
other units in the
Libraries
.
Assist s
in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for ensuring
that
the
Libraries'
services support and enhance the mission of the University
.
Facilitates a comprehensive
and programmatic
approach
to
information
literacy instruction
grounded in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, including
digital literacies
, media literacies, data literacies, source evaluation and
identifying
misinformation/disinformation
.
Assists
with
formulating, revising,
disseminating
,
and implementing library-wide policies,
programs,
and
services by working collaboratively with the Associate Deans for Content & Discovery; the Robert S. Cox Special Collections and University Archives Research Center; and Data, Digital Scholarship & Scholarly Communications
.
As a member of
Library
Leadership Team
,
work
s
collaboratively with other library administrators and
senior managers in overall governance of the UMass
Amherst
Libraries
.
Advise s
the Dean of
University
Libraries in matters requiring confidentiality and discretion
in
matters
that
requir
e
careful judgment and sensitivity
, including participation in labor management conversations as needed
.
Other Functions
Participate s
in
and
fosters
a
culture of
assessment related to library services
by
using
data to make evidence-informed decisions in collaboration with-senior
managers.
Maintain s
familiarity with trends in academic research librarianship
and programmatic needs of the
University to ensure that these are supported by the research and learning services
efforts.
Provide s
proactive representation of the
Libraries
at selected professional meetings
as
appropriate
and
conferences or in campus assignments as
requested
.
Perform s
other related duties as assigned or
required
to meet department and university goals and
objectives
.
Organizational Values
Commitment to support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within libraries and institution.
Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships and work collaboratively in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
Purposefully promote a One Library environment for all that encourages inclusion, personal growth, respect, self-reflection, curiosity, and continuous learning
.
Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent with both law and with university policy.
Master's degree in library
and information
science from an American Library Association-
a
ccredited
institution or its foreign equivalent, or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Minimum of
seven
years of progressive experience
in research
and
instruction
services in libraries.
Minimum of five years of
demonstrated
leadership and management experience.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Demonstrated experience
developing an information literacy or related literacy (
e.g.,
data literacy) program in an academic library
.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple constituencies in a complex environment utilizing a variety of skills, such as managing change, setting goals, promoting teamwork, and meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated experience with curriculum integration.
Experience in assessing and using results to improve services, collections, and workflows.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be self-directed, and problem-solve.
K nowledge of current trends in higher education
,
especially related to research and
instruction
.
Evidence of professional service and a record of
scholarly contribution through
presentations and/or publications.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing and administering grants.
Demonstrated project
management
skills.
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Demonstrated skills in providing creative ,
innovative
, and inclusive
solution
s
in public services.
Knowledge of collection development and collection management practices in s upport of research and teaching.
Work Schedule
The regular working schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, day hours.
The incumbent of the position is expected to work on a flexible schedule, which includes some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members.
Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.
We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.#J-18808-Ljbffr
