[Eril-l] Job announcement: Associate Dean for Outreach, Engagement and Collections, University of Kentucky

[Montavon-Green, Jennifer N.]

Recently embarking on a historic $2.1 billion comprehensive campaign, the University of Kentucky set an ambitious path to be a destination for students, scholars, and healthcare providers to forge new discoveries and arrive at world-class outcomes. University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the university's research enterprise, and we are looking for an innovative and collaborative Associate Dean for Outreach, Engagement and Collection Strategy to provide leadership and vision for a range of user-focused services in support of the University of Kentucky's educational, research, and service missions.

Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this reconfigured position, focused on building upon and enhancing engagement with campus, will lead an approximately 59 FTE in a portfolio that includes the University of Kentucky Libraries' subject liaison program, five branch libraries (Design Library, Education Library, Fine Arts Library, Medical Center Library, and Science and Engineering Library), educational services, reference services, and collections program, including collections strategy, acquisitions, and resource sharing.  The AD will develop and build upon partnerships across campus and position the Libraries as an essential partner within the University's educational and research enterprises.  The AD will strengthen core services and support the development of new services and programming for evolving teaching and research approaches and methods.  As a member of the Libraries' senior leadership team, the AD will serve on the Executive Committee and participate in planning, budget, operations and personnel decisions for the organization.   They will assist in the implementation of the Libraries' strategic plan and lead an evolving portfolio of projects and priorities, in a collaborative, dynamic and rapidly changing environment.

As a member of the UK Libraries faculty, the Associate Dean for Outreach, Engagement and Collection Strategy participates in planning, shared governance, and participates in UK Libraries-wide faculty activities. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position and requires scholarship, professional development, and service that contributes to the effectiveness of the UK Libraries, the university, and the profession.

Required Qualifications:


·        ALA-accredited graduate degree in Library and Information Science or advanced degree in a comparable field from an accredited institution.

·        Minimum of five years of supervisory and leadership experience.

·        Full commitment to the creation of a diverse and inclusive culture.

·        Experience leading, developing or implementing liaison, educational, reference or collections services.

·        Demonstrated leadership, management and interpersonal skills, which encourage teamwork, collaboration and relationship building.

·        Broad understanding of current and emerging trends and the evolving nature of research libraries.

·        Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track position through scholarship, professional service, and ongoing professional development.

Position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position.  All career levels are encouraged to apply. Recently recognized as one of the best employers in higher education by The Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked among America's Best Employers and Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes Magazine, the University of Kentucky strives to create an environment where all staff and faculty are embraced and supported. Employees are offered a wide array of excellent benefit options. Library tenure-track faculty are also eligible to receive a generous relocation allowance, start-up funding for research, and annual professional development/travel funds.

The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university of approximately 32,000 students, 3,500 faculty, and 15,000 staff dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. With over 200 academic programs across sixteen colleges and professional schools, the University plays a critical leadership role by promotion diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being. Located in the beautiful bluegrass region of central Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Libraries includes the main William T. Young Library, Medical Center Library, Special Collections Research Center, Fine Arts Library, Design Library, Education Library, Lexmark Library, and Science & Engineering Library. Combined library holdings total more than four million volumes. The system has a faculty of 50 and a support and professional staff of 86. UK Libraries currently uses the Ex Libris Alma and Primo systems. UK Libraries memberships include the Association of Research Libraries, LYRASIS, ASERL, and the Center for Research Libraries. UK is a regional depository for government publications.

To apply, interested applicants must complete a UK Online Academic Profile at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/361675 and attach two documents:

∙       Curriculum vitae

∙       Cover letter

Please include contact information for three references when prompted in the application.  We ask that one of the references be your current supervisor.

If you have any questions, contact HR employment, phone (859) 257-9555, press 2.

Applications will be reviewed beginning December 2, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

Given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to protect our university community including our students, staff, faculty and visitors, the University of Kentucky is requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires prior to starting employment. Therefore, as of October 18, 2021, all new hires prior to their first day of employment must submit appropriate documentation showing, i) completion of the first vaccination against COVID-19, or ii) completion of the full vaccination series against COVID-19, or iii) approved exemption (medical contraindications or a sincerely held religious belief) through the formal exemption process from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. For those employees who have completed the first vaccination against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment, the second vaccination (if applicable) must be completed following the vaccination recommended schedule to be considered fully vaccinated.


Jen Montavon-Green
Electronic Resources Manager
2-21A Young Library
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0456
jen.montavon-green at uky.edu<mailto:mjen.montavon-green at uky.edu>
Pronouns │ she/her/hers


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