Dean of Libraries
Location: South Carolina
Description: is currently seeking to employ Dean of Libraries right now, this occupation will be placed in South Carolina. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, seeks a Dean of Libraries who is a visionary leader to develop and promote the libraries’ significant contributions to the intellectual vibranc! y of the College’s student body, researchers, faculty and the greater Charleston community. The Dean develops and articulates the strategic mission of the libraries into concrete objectives for the students, faculty, the College, and the community through collaboration and consensus-building. The Dean advances the implementation of innovative approaches to library management and services; advocates strongly for the essential role of the libraries as a core component of the College’s academic mission; works with external agencies, donors and related groups to secure funding and resources for the Libraries; and demonstrates a deep commitment to diversity and intercultural goals of the institution. The College of Charleston Libraries are comprised of the Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library, the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, the John Rivers Communications Museum, the Marine Resources Library, and the North Campus Library.
The com! bined annual budgets exceed $5.6 million with a staff of 20 li! brarians and archivists, 30 full time employees, and 35 student and temporary employees. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree, although an exceptional candidate who possesses an ALA accredited MLS and extraordinary leadership experience and academic background may be considered. The candidate should have a strong record of scholarly and professional achievement appropriate for a position at the rank of tenured librarian; a minimum of five years of management and leadership experience in an increasingly responsible role, preferably in an academic library; and evidence of a commitment to liberal arts and sciences education. Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina.
The College of Charleston serves approximately 10,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate/certificate seeking students with more than 100 majors and minors. In 2012, Charleston was ranked #1 City ! in the World byCondé Nast Traveler and 5th among U.S. mid-sized cities for jobs by Forbes Magazine. Please send cover letter, CV, and names, address phone numbers and email addresses of three references to fundc@cofc.edu by August 31, 2013.
Electronic application materials are strongly preferred. Transcripts and background checks will be required of finalists. The College of Charleston is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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