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Assoc VP & Univ Librarian

Employer
Texas State University
Location
San Marcos

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Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

2021238

Posting/Functional Title:

Associate VP and University Librarian

University Pay Plan Title:

Assoc VP & Univ Librarian

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

University Libraries

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Monthly Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Job Category :

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.:

▪ An earned graduate degree.
▪ Significant leadership experience within an academic or research library setting and knowledge of a broad range of library operations.
▪ The ability to collaboratively shape and implement a vision that ensures forward-thinking library services, systems, and spaces.
▪ Experience evaluating emerging technologies that support the mission and goals of a university and enhance service to library constituents.
▪ A record of effectively managing existing resources and identifying external funding through grant proposal writing, fundraising, and other activities.
▪ A record of building positive, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders in an organization.
▪ A demonstrated record of supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
▪ Strong communication skills, and a commitment to engaging stakeholders through an inclusive and transparent approach.
▪ Experience working collaboratively with external partners and involvement in relevant professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

▪ An ALA-accredited M.L.S. or its equivalent and a second master’s degree OR doctorate are preferred.

Job Description:

Texas State seeks an innovative and creative associate vice president and university librarian (AVPUL) to support continued evolution of the libraries and the university. Reporting to the vice president of information technology, the AVPUL serves as the leader of the University Libraries at Texas State University. The AVPUL is responsible for managing the personnel and financial resources of the University Libraries, as well as ensuring highly responsive and effective services, and access to materials and technologies supporting students and faculty in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and service. The AVPUL oversees a team of directors responsible for a wide range of library operations.

The University Libraries are the university’s research and information hub and provide key services and resources fueling the success of learning, research, and innovation at Texas State University. University Libraries support two academic campuses through its three facilities and two prestigious collections. Texas State formally joined the Association of Research Libraries in October 2020 and the university
aspires to be classified as an R1 institution.

Job Duties:

The AVPUL will be asked to address the following critical leadership issues: enhancing and facilitating scholarly communications and research; supporting the teaching and learning mission of the university; creating and maintaining welcoming, flexible, and technology-rich physical spaces; managing existing resources and identifying new resources; ensuring an environment where library staff can succeed; and advancing an institutional culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Reporting to the vice president of information technology, the associate vice president and university librarian (AVPUL) serves as the leader of the University Libraries at Texas State University. The AVPUL is responsible for managing the personnel and financial resources of the University Libraries, as well as ensuring highly responsive and effective services, and access to materials and technologies supporting students and faculty in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, and service. The AVPUL oversees a team of directors responsible for a wide range of library operations.

The University Libraries are the university’s research and information hub and provide key services and resources fueling the success of learning, research, and innovation at Texas State University. University Libraries support two academic campuses through its three facilities and two prestigious collections.

Additional Information to Applicants:

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile and a CV or resume. WittKieffer is assisting Texas State University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by May 19, 2021. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Ryan Crawford and Lauren Bruce-Stets at
TXST-UniversityLibrarian@wittkieffer.com.

Job Open Date:

04/23/2021

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight):

05/19/2021

Open Until Filled:

No

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

5:00PM

Legal and Required Notices:

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.


Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.


Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.

Why work @ Texas State? :

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program.
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus.
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions.


By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/34887

Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building.  As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor.  A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College).  With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation.  In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff.  Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support.  For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million.  The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection.  Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. 

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

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Location
601 University Drive
San Marcos
Texas
78666
United States

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