Dean of Research and Learning Services, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Posted September 22, 2015

Location: Boston Main Campus

Full-time/Part-time: Full Time

Responsibilities:

The Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services creates a shared vision for how the Library meets the needs and expectations of its users, developing and providing user-focused library services that support research, teaching, and student success. The Associate Dean advances the implementation of a suite of programs and services to enhance information literacy, scholarly research, liaison partnerships, outreach, and targeted assessment. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean sets priorities, facilitates collaboration, and strategically advances library initiatives in these areas so that they align with and support the University’s distinctive mission. The Associate Dean joins a strong, innovative, and energetic Library leadership team that is committed to innovation, strategic alignment with the University’s academic plans, and the needs of the Library’s several constituent user groups.

The Associate Dean leads in creating and sustaining engagement-centered service models based on an extensive range of campus partnerships, user-oriented assessment, and a strong record of advancing information literacy and fluency. The position-holder inspires, guides and enables the work of 30+ staff (along with student workers) in the Departments of Research & Instruction, Access Services, and the Digital Media Commons, as well as Communications and Marketing, User Engagement, and Assessment teams. In a highly collaborative and increasing digitally-oriented environment, the Associate Dean works with a wide variety of campus partners including faculty, academic support services, student affairs units, and learning technologists to enrich the student experience and increase faculty productivity.

Qualifications:

Masters or doctorate in library or information science or other relevant discipline is required. An additional subject degree is desirable.
Minimum seven years of significant, relevant and progressively more managerial professional experience in research libraries. Candidates with a demonstrated record of research, publication, and professional accomplishment beyond their local institution will be preferred.
Demonstrated success in system-wide planning, oversight and administration.
Knowledge and understanding of the evolving role of research libraries, specifically of trends and issues in learning and research services, including effective use of technology in support of service innovation.
Ability to inspire and build trust, lead organizational change, empower professional growth, and engage colleagues in delivering user-centered services.
Evidence of excellent working relationships with faculty, students, library staff, and with other institutional partners.
Excellent and demonstrated leadership, planning, analytical, budgetary, supervisory, organizational and project management skills, as well as interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and collaborative skills for effectively communicating complex issues and perspectives to a wide range of constituencies.
A strong vision for the future of library public, reference, research and learning services and partnerships.

Additional Information:

Northeastern University Libraries, Boston, Massachusetts

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world, and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Northeastern’s ongoing commitment to excellence has led to a rise into the top 50 in the US News & World Report’s rankings, the hiring of over 400 new faculty in the past 8 years, and annual funded research grant awards now exceeding $125M. With a focus on global cooperative education, a strong commitment to online and hybrid educational models, and selected graduate programs at campuses in Seattle and Charlotte, Northeastern continues to create a distinctive approach to education and research.

The Northeastern University Libraries support the strategic directions of the University as the intellectual center of the campus. After a recent $20 million library renovation, Northeastern students, faculty, and staff take advantage of an expansive digital media commons, a thriving digital scholarship center, state-of-art audio and video recording studios, rich electronic collections, and vital instructional and cultural programs. Collaboration with faculty and other academic units on campus is a key part of our 21st century strategy. The Library is an active participant in the Boston Library Consortium (BLC ) and engages in national and international cooperative efforts like HathiTrust, Portico, DuraSpace, CLIR /DLF , and the Center for Research Libraries.

We now offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic leader to develop a shared vision and inspire our team of innovative, dedicated staff in the provision of user-focused services that support research, teaching and student success. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services joins a strong, forward-looking, and energetic Library leadership team that is committed to innovation, strategic alignment with the University’s academic plans, and the needs of the Library’s several constituent user groups. The Associate Dean leads a public services team of 30+ staff and a large contingent of student workers in creating and sustaining engagement-centered service models based on an extensive range of campus partnerships, user-oriented assessment, and a strong record of advancing information literacy and fluency. Areas of responsibility include Research and Instruction, Access Services, the Digital Media Commons, User Engagement and Assessment, and Communications and Marketing. In a highly collaborative and increasingly digitally-oriented environment, the incumbent in this position works with a wide variety of campus partners including faculty, academic support services, student affairs units, and learning technologists to enrich the student experience and increase faculty productivity.

The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to shape the evolution of the Northeastern University Libraries through innovation in library services, and through participation in the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the future. Come join us!

About Applying:

To apply, visit: http://www.northeastern.edu/hrm/careers/index.html, where details of the position’s responsibilities, the University’s outstanding benefits, and the salary range associated with this position are also available. For other enquiries, contact the search committee chair, Amira Aaron ([email protected], tel. (617) 373-4961.)

Applications will be reviewed promptly; first consideration will go to those received by October 23rd 2015, though applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must provide a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references who have supervised their work. References will only be contacted for individuals under serious consideration.

Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://apptrkr.com/676257

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