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California State University

Library Dean

California State University, Seaside, California, United States, 93955


Classification:

Administrator IVHours:

Full-time / 40 hours per weekFLSA:

ExemptAnticipated Hiring Salary Range:

$18,333 to $18,583* mo.*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.Priority Screening Date:

January 6, 2025Recruitment Status:

Open Until FilledCalifornia State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB)

invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Library. CSUMB is a growing, dynamic, vision-driven comprehensive state university with a strong culture of educational innovation and a deep commitment to its role as a regional steward.The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial LibraryThe Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library’s mission is to help prepare knowledgeable, resourceful and responsible citizens for California and the global community by facilitating active exploration, discovery, and synthesis of information. As a teaching library, its faculty librarians manage and deliver active, outcomes-based instructional programs, and support a variety of teaching, learning, research, and creative endeavors.PURPOSE:Under the general direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Library Dean is responsible for the management of library resources including oversight of the budget, personnel (both faculty and staff), and the physical, informational, and technical resources necessary to provide quality library services to the campus.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:Provide management and leadership to 18 staff and faculty in various library units including reference, circulation, bibliographic services, interlibrary loan, the makerspace, and archives and special collections.Advance the vision of the University and the mission of the library. Build strong collaborative relationships with other units on campus and consortial relationships with other institutions. Collaborate with campus partners to support student belongingness and wellness. Assure that the library’s policies, services, and actions reflect the university’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity.Develop the library’s budget plan and ensure sound fiscal management of the library’s financial resources.Manage faculty and staff recruitment, development, evaluation, employee relations, and faculty retention, tenure and promotion.Assess and refine the library’s strategic plan with input from library personnel, students and the academic affairs leadership team. Ensure that library planning supports and sustains the University and Academic Affairs strategic plans.Provide leadership in university and community relations. Lead the library’s development and fundraising activities.Support and sustain student success by advancing a welcoming, service-oriented environment, and maintaining innovative, forward-looking library learning spaces, collections, and services that advance teaching, learning, research, and creative activity.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association.Qualification for a faculty appointment of tenured Librarian (senior librarian).Several years of demonstrated management and leadership experience including budget administration, personnel management, and faculty retention, tenure and promotion review.Effective written and oral communication skills and the strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with various campus constituencies.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working with library consortiums and library assessment programs.Experience with diverse students and faculty to promote student success and faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.APPLICATION PROCEDURE:For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at

Careers at CSUMB . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.

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