Dean, University Library

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$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

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The Division of Academic Affairs at Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, is committed to empowering and promoting the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through quality academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities. Students and faculty are encouraged to help create a thriving academic environment  such, faculty of the program are expected to be committed to the standards of teaching excellence.

The Dean of the Leonard S. Washington Memorial Library is generally responsible for all aspects of the operation of the University library. This includes managing the collection, hiring and supervising professional and non-professional staff, maintaining and updating library technology, developing and implementing the library budget, and ensuring that the research and other library-related needs of students and faculty are met. The Dean will ensure that the library adheres to the legal requirements, as well as University policies and procedures.

The Dean will have teaching responsibilities, and will serve on faculty committees, as appropriate.

The Dean will collaborate with senior leaders, faculty, staff, and students to advance the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement and make the library a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Grant-Funded Position Statement

This position is partially funded by the Title III-B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) federal grant. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of federal funds. The Dean of the University Library supports and advances the grant-related objectives associated with the Southern University at New Orleans Museum of Art (SUNOMA).

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work with the Vice Chancellor to continue to develop the program’s infrastructure to include:
• Prioritize student engagement through partnerships and creative new initiatives;
• Demonstrate leadership in fostering inclusive and equitable policies and practices;
• Support the intersection of technology and learning, in collaboration with campus partners;
• Supervise professional librarians and library staff, including supporting their development and the work they do as supervisors and mentors of student workers;
• Manage the operations of the library, to include the budget;
• Direct all domains of library operations; and
• Grant writing to establish and maintain a steady stream of funding sources to enhance the program.
• Part‑time teaching (6 - 9 semester credits) of undergraduate courses which may include evening, weekend and/or online courses. The candidate should have teaching experience at the college level.
• Teaches assigned courses and associated labs; informs students in writing of instructional standards; posts and maintains office hours; participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• May work with faculty on new courses, curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; assists with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates and the construction of degree/certificate programs.
• Participates in the recruitment of prospective students. This includes, but is not limited to, working with partner institutions in the development and maintenance of a sustainable recruiting model.
• Manages library staff, provides support and professional development opportunities to support the staff’s growth and development. Completes yearly evaluations, weekly, and/or monthly time cards and other daily tasks associated with managing University staff.
• Other responsibilities…