Associate Librarian or Librarian - Associate Dean, UW Tacoma Library
Position Overview
Organization: University Libraries
Title: Associate Librarian or Librarian - Associate Dean, UW Tacoma Library
Position Details
Position Description
THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON LIBRARIES
Serving the three University of Washington campuses—Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma—the UW Libraries is an integral partner in the education, research, clinical care, and service mission of the University. Beyond the strength of its extensive collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent programs and services, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism into all aspects of our work and organizational culture.
This is an exciting time to consider a leadership role at the University of Washington in support of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.
UW TACOMA
One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington’s commitment to high quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural, and economic development of the South Puget Sound region. UW Tacoma serves students from diverse racial/ethnic and cultural populations. Our campus provides a unique environment for the development of creative teaching, research and community collaborations. Learn more about UW Tacoma and the UW Tacoma Strategic Plan.
UW TACOMA LIBRARY
The UW Tacoma Library engages in the full spectrum of scholarly and teaching activities for the University of Washington Tacoma campus. As such, the UW Tacoma Library plays an essential role in the learning, teaching, research, and community partnership work of the University through access, collections, consultations, digital scholarship support, events, instruction, reference, service, and technology. UW Tacoma librarians work in a matrixed model in which all librarians carry responsibility for a single area of library work, but also contribute to all areas of the library.
THE POSITION
The University of Washington Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of UW Tacoma Library. This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape major programs, strategic directions, and service initiatives at one of the nation’s premier academic libraries.
Reporting through Workday to the Dean of Libraries, but with primary oversight by the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (EVCAA) for UW Tacoma, the Associate Dean is a member of the EVCAA’s leadership team and is responsible for strategic visioning, policy and program development, operations and personnel, and overall innovation and excellence in the UW Tacoma Library. The Associate Dean provides leadership for transformational and user-centered services; integrated educational and curricular programs; staff development at all levels; an inclusive environment that also prioritizes equity and diversity; responsive collections and information resources; assessment; and marketing of services. The Associate Dean works closely with the EVCAA and other UW Tacoma administrative teams to accomplish these responsibilities, and to foster and maintain effective cross-campus communication and coordination. The Associate Dean builds strong collaborative leadership relationships across UW Tacoma, and as a member of Libraries Cabinet, across the UW Libraries tri-campus environment.
This position is not tenure eligible. Please see the Librarian Personnel Code for the librarian promotion process.
This position is primarily in-person and may be eligible for limited hybrid work.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Working closely with the EVCAA, collaborates with UW Tacoma leadership in developing Library and campus-level strategic initiatives; ensures that Library decisions and operations are aligned with the campus strategic plan, multi-year enrollment growth, and student success and faculty research initiatives.
- Work closely with the Dean of University Libraries and UW Libraries Cabinet members to ensure quality programs, services, and collections; actively contribute to the ongoing stewardship and strategic directions of the UW Libraries.
- Work collaboratively with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion, and other partners, to develop and sustain the Learning Commons. Ensuring student success is a priority for UW Tacoma Library planning and services.
- Work with library staff to build more equitable and inclusive programs, services, and spaces.
- Ability to foster collaborative attitudes with internal and external groups and represent both the University Libraries and the UW Tacoma Library in a variety of venues.
- Provide for ongoing assessment of UW Tacoma Library services to ensure they meet current and future institutional needs.
- Oversee a complex cost-effective library budget.
- Provide for continual skills and professional development of Library staff; cultivate leadership skills of staff; foster a sense of community and shared vision within the Library.
- Work with University of Washington Tacoma and University Libraries’ advancement to identify and develop resources to support programs to enhance the excellence of the UW Tacoma Library and the campus.
RANK
Position will be at rank of Associate Librarian or Librarian, depending on qualifications and background. See the Rank, Status, Initial Appointments, Renewal of Appointments and Promotions of UW Libraries Librarians in the Librarian Personnel Code for librarian rank appointment criteria.
BENEFITS
Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the University of Washington Retirement Plan (UWRP) or the state’s Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 26 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found on the UW Benefits page. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
SALARY
The base salary range for this position will be $10,000 to $11,750 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. An administrative supplement in the amount of $1,000/month will be established at time of appointment. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation incentive payment and a moving allowance.
ANTICIPATED START DATE
While we hope to fill the position in Winter Quarter 2025, we are happy to work with the successful candidate to explore opportunities for an earlier or later start date.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
- At least five years of successful library experience including leadership experience in an academic library setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and a more socially just society and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.
- Demonstrated understanding of the multi-faceted roles of libraries in higher education and the broader community.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative management environment and to function effectively as a member of a strong leadership team.
- Engaged commitment to organizational and staff development and mentoring.
- Excellent knowledge and experience with current and future issues and opportunities for enhancing the role of libraries in research, teaching, and learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting and ensuring student success and engagement, both curricular and co-curricular.
- Experience with managing significant budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to be an articulate advocate with superior entrepreneurial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Experience with managing unionized staff.
- Experience and/or demonstrated interest in planning, construction, and/or renovation of libraries.
- Familiarity with on-going assessment of services, collections, and facilities.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with the role of grants, fundraising, and donor relations in libraries.
- Record of research, publication, and professional contributions.
Instructions
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications received by 8:59 p.m. PST / 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, November 17, 2024, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling weekly basis at the discretion of the unit.
The following documents are required as part of your application for this vacancy:
- Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Director, Libraries Human Resources)
- Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)
- List of three references who are knowledgeable about your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses, and specify current supervisor)
- Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility (EDIA) Statement*
* UW Libraries Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility (EDIA) Statement Guidelines
Equity is a core value of the UW Libraries and an integral component of the Libraries 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. We aspire to become a truly inclusive and equitable organization. We actively support the University in sustaining diversity, creating inclusive experiences for the UW community, and confronting institutional bias and structural racism. In your application, please include a separate statement of no more than one page detailing your experience supporting or contributing to equity, diversity and/or inclusion in areas such as, but not limited to, librarianship, professional development (e.g., presentations, publications) and/or service and your vision for supporting or contributing to the Libraries’ commitment to providing equitable services and resources to all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.
For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at libjobs@uw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.