Priority consideration given to applications submitted by May 1, 2022
The University of Missouri-Kansas City University Libraries are seeking a collaborative individual and effective manager to provide leadership and oversight on the operations, collections, teaching, learning and research mission of the Libraries in support of the UMKC mission. The Associate Dean of Library Services is primarily responsible for the operations of UMKC’s Miller Nichols Library and Health Sciences Library, as well as for oversight of our collections strategy. They directly supervise department heads for three service point operations (Circulation, Health Sciences Library, and Music/Media Library), three collections departments (Electronic Resources & Acquisitions, Resource Sharing, and Scholarly Communications/Collection Development), and two teaching departments (Clinical Support, and Teaching & Learning). The Associate Dean of Library Services works with department heads to establish outcomes and assessment for collections, information literacy, library services, programming, and learning spaces as they are offered in both on campus and online environments. The Associate Dean of Library Services supports and encourages UMKC faculty in adoption of new modes of scholarly communications that enable broad distribution of new knowledge. With a strong focus on student success and retention, the Associate Dean of Library Services provides leadership for excellence in student academic support and learning, applying innovative models for delivery to enhance student engagement and academic success. The Associate Dean of Library Services partners with other units on campus to integrate the Libraries’ services into the curriculum and research. This position also expands partnerships with other libraries in the region and the country to maximize access to scholarship.