Associate Librarian or Librarian - Associate Dean, Research and Learning Services

Associate Librarian or Librarian
- Associate Dean, Research and Learning Services Position Overview

Organization: University Libraries

Title: Associate Librarian or Librarian
- Associate Dean, Research and Learning Services

The Libraries at the University of Washington invites applications for the Associate Dean, Research and Learning Services at the rank of Associate Librarian or Librarian, with an anticipated start date in the first quarter of 2027. UW librarians have an annual service period of 12 months (July 1-June 30). We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in library service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.

The base salary range for this position will be $10,700- $12,500 (at the rank of Associate Librarian) and $12, (at the rank of Librarian) per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. An administrative supplement in the amount of $1,500 - $3,500/month will be established at time of appointment. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation incentive and/or a moving allowance.

The University of Washington comprises campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center. Serving all three UW campuses, the UW Libraries is an integral partner in the education, research, clinical care, and service mission of the University. Beyond the strength of its extensive collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent programs and services, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff.

RESEARCH AND LEARNING SERVICES

Research and Learning Services (RLS) provides user-centered services to the UW community through support for research, teaching, and learning. Composed of eight departments (Access Services;
Assessment;
Communications;
Facilities;
Data Services, Sciences, & Health Sciences;
Open Scholarship & Publishing and Arts & Humanities; Learning Services & Social Sciences; and the Tateuchi East Asia Library), the portfolio provides public services to advance the mission of the University and the Libraries strategic goals. Units work collaboratively to build integrated services and spaces across multiple Seattle Campus Libraries.

Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean for Research & Learning Services (RLS) provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for a large and dynamic portfolio of approximately 130+ staff across eight departments. The Associate Dean, RLS reports to the Dean of Libraries and is a member of the Libraries senior management team.

This position is not tenure eligible.

Note:

Non-represented librarians are covered under the Administrative Librarian Personnel Code currently under revision.

This position is eligible for hybrid work (on campus and remote).

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Advance and shape a shared strategic vision for Research & Learning Services, building on ongoing efforts to reimagine services in support of strategic priorities of UW Libraries and in alignment with the University of Washington's commitments to research excellence, student success, digital transformation, and public impact.
• Anticipate and respond to trends in higher education, including AI-enabled research, open science, evolving scholarly communication models, and new modes of teaching and learning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse workforce; build leadership capacity at all levels; and cultivate a culture of trust, accountability, and…