Director of Library and Assistant Professor

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Type of Position: Library

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Monticello

UAM, one of twenty campuses of the University of Arkansas System, is located in southeastern Arkansas in the beautiful timberlands, rich in outdoor recreation activities, and approximately 100 miles south of Little Rock. UAM is a comprehensive, residential and commuter, undergraduate institution also offering selected master’s degree programs.

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Summary of

Job Duties:

The Director of Library will provide leadership in developing and expanding the library services program at UAM; develop, present, and implement the budget to accomplish planned goals; coordinate the Library activities with academic programs in UAM’s schools; hire, supervise and encourage the professional development of library professionals and staff; plan for and establish priorities and policies for the development of collections, and public and technical services.

The Library Director is a member of the Academic Council and reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications: A doctorate degree in library or library information sciences or in a cognate area pertinent to UAM’s program offerings is preferred. An earned master’s degree in library or library informational sciences from an accredited program; three years of higher education library experience is required. The candidate must have highly effective interpersonal skills, a consultative leadership style, and a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, administration, and students.

Additional Information: Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Ms. Crystal Halley, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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