Tennessee Tech University seeks an exceptional leader to serve as its next Dean of Volpe Library. Reporting to and working with the Provost, and in coordination with the Deans of the colleges, the Dean of the Volpe Library will have responsibility for the Volpe Library’s strategic planning, programs and services, financial management, fundraising, accreditation, and management of operations to ensure the Volpe Library is meeting the needs of Tennessee Tech University.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Library Science or closely related field.
- A record of recognized achievement that qualifies for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor in the Volpe Library.
- At least seven years of related professional experience with five or more years administrative experience in the main academic library of a four-year college or university.
- Experience as a director, department chair, associate dean, dean, or similar position with similar levels of management and leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated budgetary/financial management responsibility.
Full posting at: https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/16885
| Screening Date | 03/04/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, not to exceed five pages, addressing their qualifications, interest in the position, and philosophy of leadership, management, education, and research; curriculum vitae; and names of four professional references with titles, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. |
Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should contact Dr. Jennifer Shank at jshank@tntech.edu.
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, not to exceed five pages, addressing their qualifications, interest in the position, and philosophy of leadership, management, education, and research; curriculum vitae; and names of four professional references with titles, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.