Dean of University Libraries

Description

Professional position available immediately. Responsibilities: Ball State seeks a visionary leader for the position of dean of university libraries. The dean must support and transform virtual as well as physical services, programs, and collections to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The dean, who reports to the vice president for information technology, serves as the chief administrative officer of the University Libraries by envisioning, articulating, and driving an agenda to integrate, strengthen, and expand the University Libraries’ systems and networks that support the university’s mission for excellence in teaching, research, and national leadership. The dean fosters development of library resources, services, and programs responsive to current and anticipated curricular, research, and service needs of Ball State University. The dean provides leadership in communicating and advancing the interests of the university libraries in university, local, state, national, and international contexts, and acts as a liaison with university administrative and governance bodies. We seek a dean who values diversity and recognizes the critical collaborative role faculty, staff, and students play in the life of the university. For more information, please go to https://bsu.peopleadmin.com. The university offers an excellent benefits package, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay. EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled