Post date: October 31,  2024

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Operations, the Oklahoma State University Libraries seeks a dynamic Department Head to guide Research and Learning Services (RLS). RLS includes the areas of library teaching and learning, as well as scholarly services and research engagement. 

This tenure track position, with an anticipated initial appointment at the rank of Associate/Full Professor, offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the library’s liaison, instruction, research/data support, and reference services programs. 

The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team of library professionals (9 FTE) and foster relationships with other library and university departments. This collaborative approach will be instrumental in planning and delivering new initiatives, growing partnerships, and enhancing access to library services in response to the evolving university and higher education landscape. A strong emphasis on the mentorship of faculty librarians is integral to this role. In addition to leading the department, the successful candidate will also maintain their own areas of liaison responsibility. 

Candidates are encouraged to view Dean Sheila Johnson’s expectations for Library leaders: https://library.okstate.edu/about/dean-of-libraries/. For general information about the OSU Libraries, see https://library.okstate.edu/. 

Salary:  Salary is a minimum $89,000 annually for a 12-month appointment with a generous holiday schedule, health care plans, and retirement options. As part of this role, you will receive start-up funding for research or professional travel and have access to the library’s grant writer and development team and a full-service communication team. 

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