Redlands - Armacost Library and Learning Commons University of Redlands - Associate Provost and Director

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Close DateApplicants are encouraged to apply by January 27, 2019

Description
University of Redlands invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Provost and Director of the Armacost Library & Learning Commons. The Associate Provost/Director of the Library reports to the Provost, is responsible for Library budgetary, personnel, and supporting faculty librarians in curricular matters, and provides leadership and vision in fulfilling the mission and goals of the Library and University.

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Responsibilities

Works within a participatory faculty governance structure and fosters close working relationships with and among all constituents of the Library, the University, and the broader community.

Collaboratively defines and implements planning for the development and continuous improvement of Library and information programs and services.

Contributes to continued planning and co-creating of a learning commons (and future renovation).

Advocates for, and supports, all library employees (faculty, staff, student workers).

Actively contributes to University-wide conversations about student learning and student success.

Raises attention to, interest in, and funding and support for library initiatives.

Fosters transparency, inclusivity, and collaborative work at all levels, including vision, goals and objectives, policies, and workflows.

Shares responsibility for initiating, planning, coordinating, and evaluating library and information policies and programs for the achievement of the Library and University's missions and visions.

Manages and provides oversight of shared decisions regarding expenditures within established budgetary constraints, with a critical understanding that library budgets can reflect institutional values, which may be in tension with emerging roles for libraries.

Guides efforts to appraise, describe, and integrate into curriculum special collections and government publications.

Serves on a variety of University-wide governance committees, including as ex-officio member of the Committee on Academic Planning and Standards (CAPS) and the President's Cabinet.

Serves as a contributing member of the Provost Council and Academic Affairs Division leadership team.

Contributes to the development and fundraising initiatives in partnership with the University Advancement and Development offices.

Actively participates in internal and external groups, and consortia, to improve regional access and services and broaden support for University of Redlands constituents.

Engages in professional, research, and scholarly activity.

Challenges and Opportunities:
The new Associate Provost/Director will engage with a wide range of stakeholders on- and off-campus as a champion for the Library as well as the University community. The new Associate Provost/Director will be well-positioned to address the following:

Learning Commons - In partnership with a range of academic programs, find creative ways to use, expand, and improve existing facilities in the short term and plan for more significant renovations in the future. Be prepared to address issues of space allocation, renovation, and repurposing to accommodate new uses and needs of students and for faculty teaching practices. The learning commons is more than a physical space, thus the Associate Provost/Director will establish new and foster existing relationships with other academic programs and units to benefit students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Equity and Inclusivity - Lead the Library in its role of fulfilling the educational mission of the University and provide educational and cultural opportunities for the surrounding community. The Associate Provost/ Director will lead efforts in addressing the needs of on-campus as well as off-campus students and faculty. They will commit to enhancing outreach, programming, and resources for all, with a particular emphasis on welcoming and providing equitable services to members of groups who are currently and/or historically marginalized.

Library Advocacy - Advocate on behalf of the Library, those who work in the Library, and for those the Library serves. They will be a visible leader within the University community, engaging stakeholders and showcasing existing programs and resources while soliciting input on new programmatic opportunities.

Fundraising - Partner with University Advancement professionals to increase philanthropic support from foundations and individual donors. They will support and/or lead grant proposals that may expand the Library's ability to support Library curricular development, programming, resources, services, and new initiatives.

Organizational Culture and Morale - Continue to build a culture of openness, integrity, and accountability among those who work in the Library and cultivate an environment in which joy and meaning is evident by staff and the surrounding communities.

Defining the Library - Lead collaborative discussions and new ways of thinking about libraries and the role of the Library within the University and the community. Play a key role in guiding the University and community stakeholders in understanding the expanding roles of those who work in libraries (negotiating and managing licenses for e-resources; developing and managing publishing platforms; advocating for and educating on new scholarly communication practices; conducting instructional design; writing and implementing code and scripts; etc.) in order to translate ideas into actions, set achievable goals, and maintain accountability for reaching or revising them.

Qualifications:
Required:

An ALA accredited MLIS degree or equivalent.

Demonstrated experience managing staff and faculty within the operations of a unit, including demonstrated engagement with complex issues, problem solving, and project leadership.

Demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment.

A record of professional and scholarly activity commensurate for appointment at the rank of associate or full librarian.

Demonstrated commitment to the educational role of academic libraries.

Preferred:

Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, students, administrators, staff and the general public; ability and skill in team-building, fostering healthy communication practices, and collaboration across departments and units.

Demonstrated interest in or engagement with social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion issues, through professional or community experience.

Knowledgeable of evolving scholarly communications practices and issues: open access, open educational resources, open scholarly infrastructure, and other opportunities and threats on the horizon.

Familiar with critical perspectives on library practices.

Understanding students' needs for multi-campus locations and online learning.

Familiarity with trends in library budget management; for example, relating to institutional support, technology, purchasing and licensing, or library programming.

To Apply:
Confidential review of applications and nominations will begin immediately. While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to apply by January 27, 2019. Applicants should submit: (a) a curriculum vitae; (b) a cover letter that responds to the position criteria and also provides a brief statement addressing philosophy of librarianship and leadership, evidence of successful practice, and strengths and experiences with respect to demonstrated commitment to social and diversity inclusion; and (c) a sample of scholarly writing.

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