UMass Dartmouth, a thriving public research university and critical engine of social mobility located on Massachusetts’ Southcoast, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Library. Reporting directly to Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Hanchen Huang, the Dean is a critical partner in, and facilitator of, the intensive intellectual engagement that characterizes relationships between students and faculty at the University. In collaboration with a team of 21 talented and dedicated Library staff and faculty, the Dean will have a tremendous opportunity to build even further upon the Library’s exceptionally service- and innovation-oriented culture.
The UMass Dartmouth Library has a long history of being a leader the in adoption of new library technologies and innovative programming, and the Dean will be tasked with reinvigorating this legacy. The Dean will lead an inclusive process of developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic vision for the future of the Library, in terms of how its physical spaces on campus are used, its central role in student and faculty knowledge creation, and its relationship to the fast-changing world of information management. Diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms are core values for UMass Dartmouth and the Library, and the Dean will bring a deep commitment to and demonstrated track record in these areas.
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For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications to UMassDartmouthLibraryDean@storbecksearch.com.
