The Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services will have administrative responsibility for three key areas: the Learning Commons, the Scholars Commons, and the Science/Technology Commons, which undergraduate, graduate student/faculty, serve FSU’s and science/engineering communities, respectively. As part of the Senior Leadership team, the AD for Research and Learning Services Libraries’ works closely with the Dean and other library leaders to create a vision for present and future library services, and to plan and implement programs and facilities that best meet student and faculty needs. The successful candidate will have experience in library services in a research university, as designated by Carnegie classification. He or she will be committed to progressive, innovative library programs and services; nurturing and developing a well-trained, motivated, highly service-oriented staff; and continuous learning and growth at every level of the organization; and supporting advanced research and scholarship. Qualifications and Experience Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program. • Minimum 5 years of professional experience providing services in a research university • (or comparable) environment. Demonstrated effectiveness in supervision and management, including a progressively • increasing scope of management responsibility in an academic/research library or similar setting. Knowledge of current trends in higher education, particularly as related to large research • universities. Significant experience supporting sponsored research in a university environment. • Ability to articulate a vision for public services and provide leadership to achieve • organizational goals and priorities. Experience in planning and implementing research and instructional services. • Knowledge of issues related to scholarly communication and evolving information policy. • Commitment to serving diverse constituencies including undergraduate and graduate • students, faculty and researchers and the general public. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and foster teamwork among others, • including managers and staff across other Library divisions. Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated capability in analysis and • problem solving. A record of scholarly engagement, such as presentations, publications, and leadership in •
The Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services will have administrative responsibility for three key areas: the Learning Commons, the Scholars Commons, and the Science/Technology Commons, which serve FSU’s undergraduate, graduate student/faculty, and science/engineering communities, respectively. As part of the Libraries’ Senior Leadership team, the AD for Research and Learning Services works closely with the Dean and other library leaders to create a vision for present and future library services, and to plan and implement programs and facilities that best meet student and faculty needs. The successful candidate will have experience in library services in a research university, as designated by Carnegie classification. He or she will be committed to progressive, innovative library programs and services; nurturing and developing a well-trained, motivated, highly service-oriented staff; and continuous learning and growth at every level of the organization; and supporting advanced research and scholarship. Qualifications and Experience Minimum Qualifications: • Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library program. • Minimum 5 years of professional experience providing services in a research university (or comparable) environment. • Demonstrated effectiveness in supervision and management, including a progressively increasing scope of management responsibility in an academic/research library or similar setting. • Knowledge of current trends in higher education, particularly as related to large research universities. • Significant experience supporting sponsored research in a university environment. • Ability to articulate a vision for public services and provide leadership to achieve organizational goals and priorities. • Experience in planning and implementing research and instructional services. • Knowledge of issues related to scholarly communication and evolving information policy. • Commitment to serving diverse constituencies including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and researchers and the general public. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and foster teamwork among others, including managers and staff across other Library divisions. • Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated capability in analysis and problem solving. • A record of scholarly engagement, such as presentations, publications, and leadership in
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