[John Edward Martin]

Looking for an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment at a Tier One Research University?  The University of North Texas Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), is seeking an Associate Dean for Public Services to lead an innovative group of staff and faculty librarians.  You’ll be joining a pioneering team committed to service, learning, academic success, and belonging.   We are looking for someone who:

• Understands the role and value of Public Services in a research library
• Can lead, delegate, and empower all levels of employees
• Fosters cross-departmental/divisional collaboration
• Has skills managing people from a variety of backgrounds while doing detailed activities
• Can apply principles of accessibility, privacy, psychological safety, and UNT System Core Values

We’ll need you to have:

• An ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree (or equivalent)
• At least 5 years of experience of leadership level roles in an academic institution
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience
• A demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues quickly and effectively, including handling complex and sensitive patron and staff issues with patience, diplomacy, respect, and discretion

For a full list of requirements, please see the full job posting: https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/74324

We strongly encourage those who are passionate about ensuring all voices are heard, who value wellness, and believe in fostering a psychologically safe environment to apply. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Evidence of a strong commitment to public services and user-centered reference and instruction within an academic or research library setting
• Awareness of established and emerging developments/trends in academic library services spaces, services, user engagement, and programming
• Familiarity with best practices, trends, and assessment strategies related to public services
• Demonstrated record of scholarly activities and participation in service equivalent to rank

Salary dependent on qualifications with a $100,511 minimum for Assistant Librarian rank, $105,511 for Associate rank, $112,511 for Full Librarian rank; with rank and hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Librarian rank will be recommended by the Library Personnel Affairs Committee through review of the selected candidate’s education, experience, scholarly and professional involvement, and service.   Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid-remote work, are available. UNT offers a full suite of attractive benefits, including tuition benefits; please see https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits for more information.  The University of North Texas Library is the most-used service on campus. We are innovative, forward-thinking, and support professional involvement. The HSI and MSI Tier 1 university we represent is one of the most diverse in the nation. And it’s centered in a racially, ethnically, religiously, and culturally rich metroplex.  All About UNT  The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

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