[Eril-l] Associate Dean of the Library and Executive Director of Academic Information Technology (AIT) at Brooklyn College

[Eugenia Beh]

Brooklyn College of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a creative
and experienced library leader for the post of Associate Dean of the
Brooklyn College Library and Executive Director of Academic Information
Technology (AIT).  The Associate Dean will lead a faculty and staff of more
than 100 persons serving approximately 17,000 graduate and undergraduate
students and 500 full-time faculty, in a technologically sophisticated
building which houses substantial physical and digital collections, the
college archives, a new media center and academic computing services,
including five computer classrooms and over 600 public use workstations in
four computer labs. The Library is an academic unit supporting the mission
of Brooklyn College; it is also an important focal point of community life
for students at this nonresidential institution.

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the
Associate Dean will provide strategic direction and vision for the Library
and AIT, encompassing both library services and services that promote
effective teaching and learning with technology.  The Associate Dean takes
the lead, in close collaboration with the college's development office, in
fundraising initiatives to support information services at Brooklyn
College. In collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Information
Technology, the Associate Dean shares responsibility for the planning and
implementation of IT services on campus.  In collaboration with the
University Librarian and other CUNY library leaders, and as an active
member of CUNY's Council of Chief Librarians, the Associate Dean
participates in the development of cooperative library services within CUNY
and beyond.  The Associate Dean serves as Chief Librarian and the academic
chair of the Library department and advocate and spokesperson for the
Brooklyn College Library on campus, locally, statewide and nationwide.

This position will be available on July 1, 2016 or later.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will qualify for appointment to the rank of
Associate Professor or Professor. An ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS and a
master's degree in a discipline are required; a doctorate is preferred.
The candidate will have a record of scholarly and professional achievement
and ten or more years of progressively responsible library management
experience, with five or more years in an academic or research library;
will possess excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication
skills, and an established track record of successful fundraising and will
provide evidence of effective resource management; will be able to
articulate a vision of the 21st century library; will  demonstrate
knowledge of emerging technologies as well as traditional library
functions, and trends in higher education and their impact on library
services.  The successful candidate will have a proven ability to manage
academic information technology services; five or more years of experience
in such a capacity is highly desirable.  Also required are a commitment to
service-oriented collaboration and outreach with multiple campus
constituencies, experience with assessment and strategic planning in
academe, and a strong record as a leader and a manager of professional
staff, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and building a diverse
faculty and staff.
CUNY TITLE
Associate Dean
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting
health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits
and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous
paid time off.  Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts,
and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in
a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the
world.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application online by clicking on "Apply Now" below. In
order to be considered, applicants must upload their cover letter
(referenced Job ID # 13968), curriculum vitae, and contact information
(name, phone number and email address) for three references in rtf, doc or
pdf format.
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2015 and will continue until
the position is filled.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to
apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected
groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the
basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or
gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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