Dean of Killam Library of TAMIU

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has exclusively engaged Jack Farrell & Associates to find the next Dean of the Killam Library. Interested candidates should provide a CV and a 2‑page cover letter to Henry Greene (). The cover letter should address:
1) why am I interested?
2) how am I qualified? and
3) what is my vision for the Library going forward?

The University seeks a dynamic, forward‑thinking, and collaborative leader to advance the Library’s mission in support of teaching, learning, research, and scholarship. The Dean will articulate a compelling vision for the future of the academic library and position the Killam Library as an essential partner in advancing and sustaining the University’s success.

• Serve as the chief administrative and strategic leader for all library programs, services, and facilities.
• Provide visionary leadership for a team of 20 full‑time staff and approximately 20 part‑time student workers.
• Lead personnel matters: recruitment, selection, staffing, performance management, employee development, and recognition, in accordance with university policies and equal‑employment‑opportunity requirements.
• Manage an annual budget of $2.6 million and oversee all library operations, including financial and physical resources, facilities, user services, interlibrary collaboration, technology, automated systems, strategic planning, assessment, marketing, and public relations.
• Initiate a needs assessment and implement a plan for the selection, acquisition, cataloging, classification, circulation of library media materials, and collaborative library agreements.
• Seek external funding and write grant proposals to enhance library programs, facilities, and collections.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of library programs and services to meet the needs of students and faculty.
• Develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient daily operations and guide long‑term quality improvement.
• Foster collaborative and creative opportunities within the library, across campus, in the community, and with other institutions by cultivating relationships and partnerships.
• Facilitate and encourage the integration of emerging technologies, including AI.
• Provide support for the scholarly activity of faculty librarians.
• Participate in resource‑sharing and library consortia and work with Texas A&M University System library leaders to pursue common goals and strategies.
• Coordinate and finalize library budget preparation and exercise sound fiscal management to assure effective use of financial and human resources.
• Direct facilities planning to provide optimal working and learning environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA‑accredited program.
• Progressive administrative experience in an academic library setting.

• Eight years of related experience in a library environment, including managerial experience.
• Second Master’s degree, Ph.D., or equivalent in a related field.
• Five years of successful library administrative experience in progressively responsible positions such as department head, assistant dean, or associate dean.
• Record of engagement in professional associations and experience with library advocacy at local, state, national, and international levels.
• Experience integrating technology and digital resources for the organization, including access and distribution of information.
• Knowledge of electronic resources, library technologies, and automated library systems.
• Prior success with strategic planning and assessment of library programs, operations, and services.
• Knowledge of current issues, developments, innovations, and challenges in academic librarianship, archives, information technology, scholarly communications, and higher education.
• Capacity to provide an atmosphere that encourages team building, accountability, professional growth, trust, and productivity.
• Experience leading initiatives to encourage and facilitate the use of Open Educational Resources and Open Textbooks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of academic and professional backgrounds.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.

A salary of $150,000–$160,000 is available to the winning candidate based upon the breadth of experience and the hiring manager’s discretion. Relocation assistance to Laredo is available.

Submit your application (CV and 2‑page cover letter) to Henry Greene at

Final date to receive applications is August 21, 2026.