[Eril-l] Head of Library Technology Position Open at University of Southern Mississippi Libraries!

[Holly Miller]

Join a dedicated team of library professionals in beautiful southern Mississippi!



Assistant/Associate Professor/Head of Library Technology

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor/Head of Library Technology.

  

Special Instructions to Applicants

The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant/Associate Professor/Head of Library Technology in University Libraries to begin in the fall of 2022. 

Review of applications will begin the month after posting and will continue until the position is filled.  A completed application will include a cover letter describing applicant strengths and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are necessary for hire), and contact information for three professional references.

 

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Dean of University Libraries, the incumbent has leadership responsibility for the supervision and administration of information technology operations of the University Libraries and serves as Director of the state-wide Mississippi Digital Library, while holding tenure or tenure-track faculty status and rank.



Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1.  Leads library technology initiatives and ensures that activities are congruent with the University Libraries’ mission and goals. Sets annual goals and objectives and determines strategies for accomplishing them. 

2.  Leads and manages all aspects of library technology, including digitization lab, institutional repository, library services platform and discovery service, website, and desktop support.

3.  Supervises library technology personnel.

4.  Serves as the Director of the Mississippi Digital Library (MDL).

5.  Contributes as a senior member of the Libraries’ leadership team to library-wide planning, building design, personnel management and planning, and budgeting decisions, including setting the Libraries’ strategic directions.

6.  Engages in scholarship and professional development activities and provides service to the Libraries, the University, and the library profession to fulfill the expectations of a tenured or tenure-track faculty member.

7.  Seeks funding to support USM through developing relationships with potential donors, supporters, and funding agencies. Performs other duties as assigned.



To view the complete posting and apply: https://bit.ly/3Tu4vTk

For other questions please contact Tracy.Englert at usm.edu<mailto:Tracy.Englert at usm.edu>



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