Dean School of Library and Information Sciences
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, University Professor, Academic
Location: Northern
Dean of the School of Library and Information Sciences Position Information
Position/Classification Title Dean, Library & Information Science
Working Title Dean of the School of Library and Information Sciences
Position Number 611266
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent
- Full Time
Tenure Track No
FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
Department Hiring Range The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate’s educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category Officials & Managers
SOC Code 11-9033 - Education Administrators, Postsecondary
Position OverviewBe an Eagle
- Where Purpose Takes Flight!
Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU ), we are more than an institution— we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress.
Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU , your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement.
An opportunity awaits you at NCCU , where your purpose can take flight.
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- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
- Community Service Leave
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 11-12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount and more.
With a multidisciplinary focus on information science, library science and computing, the School of Library and Information Sciences ( SLIS ) offers versatile, accredited graduate degrees for students with interests in information systems, data science, information management, network management, school media and digital youth, digital humanities, health informatics and leading and managing libraries.
Primary Purpose of PositionThe Dean for the School of Library & Information Sciences is an individual with exceptionally broad vision, an awareness of national and international educational developments and strong leadership skills. The Dean sets the strategic direction for the School of Library and Information Sciences and establishes school-wide priorities. This position reports directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and is a member of the leadership team for Academic Affairs.
RequiredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- A successful record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor (or an earned tenured rank of full professor at an accredited higher education institution).
- Extensive management and planning experience, including management of both human and financial resources.
- In-depth knowledge of scholarly communication and information technologies.
- Broad and thorough knowledge of the academic enterprise.
- Proven written and oral communication skills.
- Collaboration and decision-making skills.
- Active support of diversity initiatives and awareness, demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, retain and manage a diverse workforce and to promote a diverse work environment through education, training and professional development.
- A student-centered leader with a track record of success who can position SLIS to be at the forefront of advancements in the fields of library and information sciences.
- A demonstrated commitment to student success in library and information sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a proven record of successful and effective communication strategies and support from multiple constituencies to promote student success.
- A thought leader committed to collaboration and the advancement of faculty and student research with the ability to address trends in…
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