Dean of the J. Murrey Atkins Library

Description

 

Dean of the J. Murrey Atkins Library

 

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Library. Reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as leader of the J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte, North Carolina’s urban research university.

 

As one of 368 campuses nationwide currently holding the community engagement classification by the Carnegie Foundation, the university expects to also attain R1 status in early 2025, reaffirming its commitment to meeting the needs of a growing, thriving region.

 

The library is the home of the university archives and the university art collection, as well as numerous other special collections. In addition, the library provides spaces for study, equipment loans, research support, a digital repository of faculty and student work, digital archives, and information literacy instruction as well as innovation and maker spaces.

 

The full position description is available at https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/21318-unccharlottelibrarydean/

 

The next Dean will address the following priorities as well as determine best practices to achieve them:

 

        Develop and execute on a vision to serve the expectations of an R1 research university

        Hire, mentor and retain exceptional talent

        Continue work to revitalize and reimagine library spaces

        Expand access to library services and materials

        Lead fundraising for the library

        Advocate for growth of library, its programs, mission, and future

 

The Dean must have a master’s degree in library or information sciences from an ALA-accredited or other nationally accredited program, an international equivalent degree, and/or related advanced degree. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the Dean as noted above.

 

This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in North Carolina. Salary commensurate with experience with a generous benefits package. Information about working at UNC Charlotte and employee benefits are available on the university’s Human Resources webpage.

 

Special Note to Applicants: The selected candidate may be eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. This amount is dependent on candidate qualifications and will be determined by the hiring manager.

 

The desired start date for this position is January 1, 2025, or as soon after that date as possible.

 

The search committee for the Dean of the J. Murrey Atkins Library will begin accepting nominations and reviewing applications immediately. Requested application materials include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and professional reference list. References will not be called without explicit permission. Although applications will be welcomed until a new Dean of the J. Murrey Atkins Library is selected, for best consideration all candidates should submit materials by October 18, 2024 to the following address: [email protected]

 

For more information about the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please visit the University webpage.

 

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is being assisted in this search by Storbeck Search. For additional information, please contact:

 

R. Thomas Fitch, Managing Director
Susan Kart, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search
[email protected]

 

As an EOA/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.