Description
The
Ohio State University Libraries aspires to be the model library advancing the
educational, research, and engagement missions of a 21st-century
public, land grant, urban, community engaged university. We seek a dynamic,
growth-oriented, and values-driven leader to provide strategic direction for
our Content and Access division in support of this vision. Reporting to the
Vice Provost and Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean will lead
organizational efforts to advance knowledge creation, enable student success,
and broaden community engagement through the active use of analog and digital
collections in support of the university’s transformational academic plan and
ambitious research agenda.
The
Associate Dean will partner to create a shared vision for and advance the
development and implementation of processes and workflows supporting
acquisitions, description, preservation, discovery, and access for collections
to ensure robust library support for the research, teaching, and learning needs
of the university community. As a senior leader within the Libraries, the
Associate Dean will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of trends and emerging
solutions in areas relevant to collection development and management and
library technical services; engage in appropriate national and consortial
dialogs; seek mutually beneficial collaborations with peer institutions; and
contribute to the discipline and practice of librarianship through active
professional engagement.
A
member of the Libraries’ senior administrative group, the Associate Dean will
join a team that practices shared leadership, intentional communications, and
participatory decision making and models The Ohio State University’s shared values.
Responsibilities:
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Leads the Content and Access division,
comprised of approximately 70 library faculty and staff supporting the access
services, acquisitions, bibliographic description, collection development,
copyright, electronic resources, metadata, preservation, and scholarly
communications functions.
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Leads the division in developing
strategic directions, implementing efficient and effective operations, and
assessing service quality.
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Oversees the Libraries’ materials
budget and fiscal controls related to it.
·
Partners with the Associate Dean for
Research and Education and the Associate Dean for Special Collections and Area
Studies in leading the creation and assessment of organizational collection
development and management strategies and policies.
·
Partners with the Associate Dean for
Special Collections and Area Studies and the Assistant Dean for Technology and
Digital Programs in advancing the preservation, discovery, and access of
digital content.
·
Provides leadership within OhioLINK and
Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Library Initiatives, among other collaborative
efforts.
·
Fosters a supportive, collaborative
work environment, and encourages cross-divisional partnerships.
Discover Ohio State
Ohio
State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4
on Forbes’
list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees
receive comprehensive benefits packages,
including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for
employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options
with competitive employer contributions.
The
Ohio State University’s Shared Values include
Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and
Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes
differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and
upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio
State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals
transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless
fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy
that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The
Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence.
Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core
component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has
established Dual Careers and Faculty
Relocation (DCFR) to focus on
supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings
include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers
and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to
relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the
surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed,
resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and
prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State
University.
In
addition to being responsive to dual-career
opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community
members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is
an NSF ADVANCE institution
and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West
Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located
in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a
rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5
million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and
recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on
government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries.
Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In
addition to its
Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including
Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State
Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
About The Ohio State University
Libraries
The Libraries
promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective
teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and
learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of
Ohio, the nation, and the world. Libraries faculty and staff live these values
in all that we do: Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity, and Stewardship. Learn about our
strategic directions here https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions.
The Libraries’ greatest resource is
our faculty and staff. Their expertise produces value beyond the collections
and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most
significant ways the Libraries meets the diverse and evolving information needs
of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio
and the world.
As a global leader,
the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and
international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research
libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance our ability
to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources, support
knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future learners.
Information about the Libraries is available at https://library.osu.edu.
The Libraries strives to provide welcoming,
supportive environments for all to pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is
guided by our strategic priorities that facilitate, celebrate and honor
diversity, inclusion, access and social justice. All positions are expected to
contribute to building and advancing this environment, and we encourage
candidates to apply who share these values.
Appointment
This is a full-time, regular,
12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty member. The candidate will be
required to meet university and Libraries requirements for promotion and
tenure. Faculty rank at either Associate Professor or Professor are dependent
on qualifications and experience.
The
Ohio State University believes in diversity in people and ideas. What Ohio
State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make
a real difference to people. We believe the university should be a place where
people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence,
harassment, discrimination, exploitation, and intimidation. As such, finalists
for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and
disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share
information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related
misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending
investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include
findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment,
violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct;
foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type
of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s
policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to
affect a candidate’s appointment. If the University becomes aware of any past
finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio
State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind
an offer or terminate employment.
Salary
$145,000 to $170,000 annual salary
negotiable.
Application
Please
submit cover letter, CV, references, and application at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Associate-Dean-for-Content-and-Access_R107308-1 by
August 25, 2024.
The
Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin,
pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The
Ohio State University is a member of the Association of College and Research
Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance.
Final
candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug
screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Requirements
Required
Qualifications:
·
Master's degree in Library/Information
Science from an ALA-accredited graduate program.
·
Minimum of ten years of progressively
responsible professional experience in a large academic or research library or
comparable experience elsewhere.
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Knowledge and understanding of
significant trends and issues in collection development and/or library
technical services librarianship.
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Demonstrated success in planning,
oversight, and administration, including effective leadership, supervision,
coaching, and budgetary skills.
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Ability to inspire, build trust, lead
organizational change, empower professional growth, and engage employees and
stakeholders in delivering user-centered services.
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Strong commitment to actuating Ohio
State’s shared values and
promoting an organizational culture of excellence and impact, diversity and
innovation, inclusion and equity, care and compassion, and integrity and
respect.
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Excellent interpersonal, oral, written,
and collaboration skills for communicating complex issues and perspectives to a
diverse range of constituencies.
·
Strong analytical and decision-making
skills.
·
Record of research, publication, and
scholarly achievement sufficient to warrant appointment with tenure at the
Associate Professor level.
Desired
Qualifications:
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National or international reputation in
collection development and/or library technical services librarianship.
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Significant record of participation in
relevant collaborative initiatives and professional association
