ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Faculty Vacancy
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

RANK AND DISCIPLINE

QUALIFICATIONS

RANK:  Associate Librarian

POSITION:  Associate Director for Public Services

The University at Albany, SUNY, invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director for Public Services. The Associate Director provides leadership and coordination and ensures the overall operational effectiveness of the Information Commons and all other public services, including Reference, Instruction, Circulation/ILL/Document Delivery, The Interactive Media Center, and the Dewey Graduate Library. As a member of the senior administrative group, the Associate Director shares responsibility for developing and implementing the mission, goals and broad policy directions for the University Libraries.

Reporting to the Dean and Director of Libraries, the Associate Director for Public Services directly supervises 5 department heads in a division with a total staff of 47 permanent employees plus student assistants. Responsibilities include: managing divisional departments; measuring and assessing outcomes of divisional activities; proactively planning for improved services; collaborating with the campus’ Information Technology Services to further the development of the Information Commons; and advising and mentoring junior faculty. The successful candidate will be a creative, collegial, energetic and experienced senior administrator with a record of leadership and innovation. S/he will demonstrate knowledge about best practices and current trends in academic library public services and commitment to continual professional development through scholarly research, presentations and participation in professional associations.

Required - Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution and from a college or university accredited by a U. S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.  Demonstrated successful, progressively responsible, experience developing and managing user-focused services in an academic or research library. Evidence of: excellent leadership and management skills; flexibility; successful experience managing projects and supervising and motivating staff; strong vision for the future of public services; and excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use library and office computer applications and knowledge of emerging technologies in higher education settings. All applicants must address in their cover letter their commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action and their ability to work with a culturally diverse population. All applicants must also meet the University Libraries’ criteria (including publication and professional service) for appointment at the academic faculty rank of Associate Librarian.  Preferred: Experience working in a public institution and unionized environment. Demonstrated ability to author and manage Web pages.

TERMS & BENEFITS:  Calendar year appointment and tenure-track position; sick leave and annual leave at 1.25 days each per month; health insurance, dental, vision and prescription coverage.  TIAA/CREF or New York State Employees’ Retirement available (employee contribution rate 3%).

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY E-MAIL TO:  azrl@uamail.albany.edu 

Please include the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references in addition to your resume and cover letter.  Finalists will be asked to submit official transcripts and to present on a specific topic to all library personnel.

SALARY:

To Be Determined

APPLY TO:

Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee
Library Personnel Officer
University at Albany – LI 111
State University of New York
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222

STARTING DATE:

August 2008

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Review of applications will begin on May 19, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.