DEAN OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Cal Poly Pomona, CPP, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for Dean of the University Library. CPP seeks an inspirational leader who possesses the academic, financial, and strategic acumen to execute collaborative and transparent leadership for the present and future of the University Library. The new Dean is expected to begin in mid-2025.

The ideal candidate for this position will be an innovative, strategic, and collegial academic leader who understands the mission of CPP; respects the importance of faculty and shared governance; has a demonstrated record of success advancing equity, inclusive excellence, and student success; and values ongoing engagement with faculty, staff, and students.

Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, the University has offered a unique education steeped in experiential learning. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the institution is well known for its learn-by-doing philosophy

The University Library is an integral part of Cal Poly Pomona, providing essential resources and services that support the academic mission of the University. With a collection of 2.4 million items, including 644,000 volumes, 1.5 million microforms, and 13,000 maps, alongside extensive digital resources such as 20,300 online periodicals, 17,000 eBooks, and 180 databases, the Library facilitates the educational and scholarly activities of both students and faculty. The Library fosters a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture, promoting student success, equity, and lifelong learning. As a hub of knowledge creation and academic excellence, the Library ensures its integration into the educational framework of the University, advocating for necessary resources and supporting the University's polytechnic model.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to materials received by Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Academic Search is assisting Cal Poly Pomona in this search. For more information about the position, institution, qualifications, and application process, please download the full position profile from the Academic Search website: https://apptrkr.com/5961478 . Prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity with the two senior consultants leading this search (Cynthia Patterson or Maria Thompson) by sending their CV to [email protected]. When submitting a nomination, please send the nominee’s full name, title, position, and email address.

The salary for this position will be $ $205,020 to $209,508. More information is available at https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf. Additional information about the institution can be found at https://www.cpp.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status.