Dean, Collier Library & Information Services
Apply NowCompany: University of North Alabama
Location: Florence, KY 41042
Description:
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Florence
Job Type: Faculty
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
FLSA: Exempt
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.
Description
This position is the primary academic and administrative leader for the library and archives, guiding a team of dedicated faculty and staff. This position is responsible for formulating and executing a forward-thinking strategy for the library and archives, aligning with modern expectations and innovations. The dean is also a key member of the Council of Academic Deans (COAD), contributing to the University's broader goals of student success, academic excellence, and commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Essential Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references. In addition, this level of position requires a diversity/equity/inclusion statement, a description of which can be found
Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
The diversity statement and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments of cover letter and resume/CV have been uploaded. If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete and non-viable. For questions, please email or call [redacted] and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.
We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.
Faculty Benefit Summary
For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at or click on the links below.
UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with , which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $557.95 $557.95
+Child(ren) $362.65 $557.95 $920.60
+Spouse $557.94 $557.95 $1,115.89
+Spouse & Child(ren) $641.08 $557.95 $1,199.03
UNA also provides dental coverage through The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $27.54 $27.54
Family $36.34 $27.54 $63.88
UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employee's annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is
As a member of the , eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employee's beneficiary by the University.
This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is
Retirement Plans
The is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.
Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2023
- this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.
UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.
Paid Time Off
- Faculty are not eligible for annual leave.
- Full-time regular employees are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employee's regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.
- Faculty are eligible for paid holidays.
01
Do you have a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution?
02
Do you have an earned doctorate?
03
Do you have a second master's degree?
04
Do you have a professional track record qualifying for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor?
05
Do you have a minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience in an academic library setting?
06
Do you have experience managing complex library budgets within a college/university setting?
Required Question
Location : Florence
Job Type: Faculty
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 12/13/2023
FLSA: Exempt
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.
Description
This position is the primary academic and administrative leader for the library and archives, guiding a team of dedicated faculty and staff. This position is responsible for formulating and executing a forward-thinking strategy for the library and archives, aligning with modern expectations and innovations. The dean is also a key member of the Council of Academic Deans (COAD), contributing to the University's broader goals of student success, academic excellence, and commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Essential Job Duties
- Direct the development and execution of comprehensive library services that bolster teaching, research, and student engagement;
- Lead strategic, long-term, and day-to-day planning, including establishing new and updating existing goals, policies, and procedures for the library;
- Actively promote the library and archives as integral parts of the academic community;
- Collaborate with the advancement division to implement innovative fundraising initiatives to enhance library and archive resources;
- Advocate for and implement modern technologies, communication strategies, instructional methods, outreach activities, and information management and delivery services;
- Manage both faculty and staff, including recruitment, team-building, scholarship, and professional growth and development;
- Update and enhance, with innovation, the utilization, expansion, and engagement of library services and facilities;
- Engage in and support community outreach initiatives;
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution is required;
- Professional track record qualifying for appointment as an Associate Professor/Professor is required;
- Doctoral degree or a second Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred;
- A minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience in an academic library setting is required;
- Experience managing complex library budgets within a university setting is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references. In addition, this level of position requires a diversity/equity/inclusion statement, a description of which can be found
Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
The diversity statement and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments of cover letter and resume/CV have been uploaded. If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete and non-viable. For questions, please email or call [redacted] and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.
We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.
Faculty Benefit Summary
For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at or click on the links below.
UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with , which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $557.95 $557.95
+Child(ren) $362.65 $557.95 $920.60
+Spouse $557.94 $557.95 $1,115.89
+Spouse & Child(ren) $641.08 $557.95 $1,199.03
UNA also provides dental coverage through The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums
Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $27.54 $27.54
Family $36.34 $27.54 $63.88
UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employee's annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is
As a member of the , eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employee's beneficiary by the University.
This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is
Retirement Plans
The is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.
Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2023
- Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
- Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.
- this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.
- Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
- Cancer Insurance - Allstate
- Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
- Life Insurance - Symetra
- Accident Coverage - Symetra
- Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
- Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
- Vision Insurance - VSP
- Air Evac Lifeteam
- Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans
UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.
Paid Time Off
- Faculty are not eligible for annual leave.
- Full-time regular employees are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employee's regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.
- Faculty are eligible for paid holidays.
01
Do you have a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution?
- No
- Yes
02
Do you have an earned doctorate?
- No
- Yes
03
Do you have a second master's degree?
- No
- Yes
04
Do you have a professional track record qualifying for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor?
- No
- Yes
05
Do you have a minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience in an academic library setting?
- No
- Yes
06
Do you have experience managing complex library budgets within a college/university setting?
- No
- Yes
Required Question