From: JULIA PROCTOR <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2018 15:49:33 -0400

ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR COLLECTIONS, RESEARCH, AND SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATIONS
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

To apply, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/ADcollections

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invite applications and
nominations for the leadership position of Associate Dean for
Collections, Research, and Scholarly Communications. This strategic
position fosters participation in the University’s research and
teaching mission and promotes transformation of research collections
and scholarly communications. Reporting to the Dean of University
Libraries and Scholarly Communications, the successful candidate
serves on the administrative leadership team and will join a highly
integrated and collaborative organization.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Working collaboratively with the dean and two other associate deans,
this AD position provides leadership, strategic direction, and support
for a comprehensive collections and research support strategy,
consisting of: acquisitions, collection development, and the office of
scholarly communications and copyright. The AD also directs liaison
activities including collection development, research consultation,
instruction, outreach, and scholarly communications services.

This position leads university-wide efforts, supported by university
administration, on open access and promotes alternative scholarly
communications models and transformational strategies for a
sustainable collections budget. The AD will partner with colleagues
across the Big Ten Academic Alliance to promote a user-centered
collection strategy and collaborative collection development.  This
position offers a unique opportunity for creative re-imagining of
collection services, going beyond traditional models. The AD
operationalizes a vision of embedded librarianship and public services
integrated into the academic enterprise through support of the subject
libraries (engineering, earth and mineral sciences, life sciences,
physical and mathematical sciences, arts and humanities, architecture
and landscape architecture, education and curriculum center, social
sciences, and business) and special collections library. The AD
provides supervision for unit Heads and supports the promotion and
tenure process for library faculty under his/her jurisdiction, which
features a strong mentoring program. Additionally, the AD represents
the libraries with donor relations and fundraising with leadership and
development teams within the libraries, and actively influences space
use and design decisions among library facilities. The AD drives
partnerships in university-wide planning for collections, research,
and scholarly communications initiatives, and in local, regional, and
national arenas in progressive and exploratory services for research
support strategy.

The University Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective,
experience and people, and is actively committed to a culture of
inclusion and respect. The successful candidate will enthusiastically
grow the University Libraries welcoming multicultural environment.
More information on Penn State’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusive Excellence, can be found by visiting
http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. For additional
information about the Libraries’ diversity efforts, please visit
https://libraries.psu.edu/about/diversity.

Qualifications:

A Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution
(or equivalent), relevant experience at an academic, special, or
research library/related institution; a national reputation for
scholarship and professional accomplishment; strong record of service
in an appropriate professional or disciplinary association;
supervisory and leadership skills, excellent oral and written
communication and interpersonal skills; strong commitment to
diversity, equity, respect and inclusion; and a desire to work in a
collaborative, student-centered environment.  We seek a strategic and
empathetic visionary who has experience working with strong
self-sufficient teams and a commitment to shared governance.

Environment:

The Penn State University Libraries are a strategic asset to Penn
State, advancing intellectual discovery, information literacy, and
lifelong learning, all in support of the University’s strategic goals
in teaching, research, service, and outreach.  The University
Libraries is ranked among the top 10 research libraries in North
America, according to the Association for Research Libraries
investment rankings, and provides services at University Park and 22
other campus locations throughout Pennsylvania as well as online. We
serve more than 6,400 faculty and 46,800 students at University Park,
and approximately 97,500 students university-wide. More than 120
faculty librarians in the University Libraries benefit from extensive
technological resources and research support services. Penn State is a
member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the Association of American
Universities, and the Association of Public and Land-Grant
Universities. The University Libraries is a member of the Association
of Research Libraries, the Association of College and Research
Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, Digital Preservation
Network, AP Trust, SPARC, CNI, the ACRL Diversity Alliance and a
number of other organizations.

The University Park campus is set in the State College metropolitan
area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania. State College
offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a
low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a
half-day's drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York
City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three
major carriers with flights to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago
and Detroit. For more information, please visit
http://www.libraries.psu.edu and http://www.cbicc.org.

Compensation and Rank:

This is a tenure-track faculty position. Based upon the University and
Libraries’ standards in librarianship, research, service and outreach,
it is anticipated that the successful candidate will be appointed at
the rank of Librarian (preferably) or Associate Librarian with tenure,
however rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications and
experience. Fringe benefits include liberal vacation, excellent
insurance and health care coverage, state or TIAA retirement options,
and educational privileges. In addition, faculty in the University
Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel
annually. Faculty may be asked to travel as official representatives
of the Libraries to certain events and those trips are reimbursed at
full cost within limits established by the University.

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online. To
apply, please visit https://libraries.psu.edu/ADcollections.
Interested candidates should upload a letter of application including
a diversity statement, resume or C.V., and the names and contact
information of three professional references (including email
addresses).  Review of applications will begin July 15, 2018 and
continue until position is filled.  Questions may be addressed to
Lindsey Harter, Faculty Search Coordinator, at [log in to unmask]

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s)
in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and
is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities,
women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected groups.

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