City University Of New York New York , NY 10007
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Chief Librarian and Dean of the Libraries
Job ID
28249
Location
Hunter College
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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POSITION DETAILS
Hunter Collegeof The City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for the position ofChief Librarian and Dean of the Libraries. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Chief Librarian and Dean of the Libraries will oversee the work of the Hunter College Libraries, which are comprised of the Leon and Toby Cooperman Library (including our Archives and Special Collection), Health Professions Library, Social Work and Urban Public Health Library, and Zabar Art Library.The Chief Librarian will have the vision and experience to advance the goals of the Hunter College Strategic Plan, develop and implement services that support faculty research, teaching, and learning, and implement policies and practices that promote student success. The Chief Librarianwill be expected to enhance the Libraries' profile, visibility, and effectiveness by providing intellectual leadership that facilitates a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth.As the chief academic officer of the Hunter College Libraries, the Chief Librarian will supervise approximately 50, full-time personnel and be responsible for:
CAMPUS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Hunter College is the largest college in CUNY and one of the oldest public colleges in the country. With more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in more than 170 areas, Hunter's student body is as diverse as New York City itself. The Chief Librarian will uphold the academic mission of the college and support the scholarly work of our students, faculty, and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.
PREFERRED Qualifications
A Master's and/or Doctoral degree in Library Sciencefrom an ALA-accredited institution of higher education and a Master's or Doctoral degree in another field.
OTHER Qualifications
The Chief Librarian and Dean of the Libraries will have excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience in the following:
CUNY TITLE
Dean
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience $185,000 -$200,000.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment. To search for this vacancy, click on SEARCH ALL POSTINGS and in SEARCH JOBS field, enter the Job Opening ID number 28249
Click on the "APPLY NOW" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts;. New users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Note, the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , -, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include:
Cover Letter and/ or Statement of scholarly interests
Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
Names and contact information of 3 references
Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred
CLOSING DATE
The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on April 25, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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