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Academic Dean - Library

Position Number: 6852330
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Deans - Other

Academic Dean - Library

43452BR
Position DescriptionThe Office of the Provostof Texas Tech University in the University Libraries at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin July 1st, 2026. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly followingTTUs Operating Policy 70.01andTTU System Regulation 07.12.Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurialDean of Libraries providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the University Libraries.Among other duties, the Dean of Libraries will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the units budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Dean of Libraries will also serve as a departmental faculty member.All prospective employees are encouraged to visitWork at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.The Office of the Provostof Texas Tech University in the University Libraries at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin July 1st, 2026. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly followingTTUs Operating Policy 70.01andTTU System Regulation 07.12.Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurialDean of Libraries providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the University Libraries.Among other duties, the Dean of Libraries will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the units budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Dean of Libraries will also serve as a departmental faculty member.All prospective employees are encouraged to visitWork at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Office of the Provost of Texas Tech University in the University Libraries at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin July 1st, 2026. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU's Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: <a aria-label="Link https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php." href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6852330&targetURL=https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php." id="menur1idq" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.">https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.

The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Dean of Libraries providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the University Libraries.

Among other duties, the Dean of Libraries will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit's budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Dean of Libraries will also serve as a departmental faculty member.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Dean of Libraries providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the University Libraries.

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with dynamic student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Among other duties, the Dean will manage college personnel; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the Texas Tech University Library to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit's budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the college. The Dean will provide leadership to librarians and library staff to effectively support faculty, staff, and students in the university's research, outreach, and academic mission.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
Administrative leadership experience in an academic or research library, including supervision of professional staff, budget oversight, and strategic planning.
Sustained involvement in student success, teaching and learning support, and the role of libraries in advancing research, scholarship, and campus-wide academic priorities.

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Ph.D. in related field.
Experience working in an R1 or large research-intensive university library, including support for emerging research infrastructures (e.g., data services, digital scholarship, open access).
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, including space planning, technology modernization, and innovative service models.
Record of scholarship, professional engagement, or successful grant activity relevant to academic libraries or information science.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Application materials should include:

A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant's qualifications for the position
A current rsum/curriculum vitae
Other documents directly related to required qualifications
List of references

Questions about this position should be directed towards the search firm: Greenwood/Asher and Associates; Julie Holley, julieholley@greenwoodsearch.com 850-687-5104 and Shelley Feather shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com 850-687-5132 or TTU Search Committee Chair; Dean Jill Hernandez Jill.hernandez@ttu.edu

Please submit an application packet by clicking the following: TTU Dean of Libraries

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made.

Minimum Hire Rate

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.