Associate Dean for Research, Teaching, and Engagement

Montclair State University•Montclair, NJ

7d•$145,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Montclair State University seeks a creative and collaborative leader to serve as Associate Dean for Research, Teaching and Engagement of the University Libraries. Montclair is a growing research university with a national reputation as a majority minority and Hispanic-serving institution with a deep commitment to public service, community engagement, and inclusion. Reporting to the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean leads a team of librarians, professional and classified staff to develop, assess, improve and promote user-focused resources and services to the campus community. While each Associate Dean position has an individual area of responsibility, both support holistic library-wide approaches to strategic planning and communication and an environment of innovation and collaboration. The successful candidate will have experience in navigating a changing environment, in motivating and leading teams, and in cultivating partnerships.

Requirements

Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
A minimum of five years of experience in one or more of the following: teaching and learning, student success, public services, or research services.
Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating employees in different roles.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and coordinating efforts across library departments.
Experience collaborating with campus partners and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal, public communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Record of scholarship, professional involvement, and service.

Nice To Haves

Second Master’s, EdD, or PhD in a field relevant to higher education administration.
Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and projects.
Familiarity with innovative instructional formats, including online, hybrid, and alternative delivery methods.
Experience with assessment and data-informed decision making.
Experience working in a union environment.
Experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with the Dean and Associate Dean on strategic planning, action plans, policy development and assessment; assists with aligning the Libraries' planning with campus and University strategic objectives.
Acts on behalf of the Dean in their absence.
Serves on the Library Administration Team.
Works with library department heads, directors, and supervisors in order to carry out administrative functions and coordinate planning and development efforts.
Provides leadership for the Research and Reference Services, Access Services & Resource Sharing, Academic Engagement (outreach and scholarly communications) departments, , setting the vision and direction for the research, teaching, and service mission of the Libraries.
Works with faculty and staff to promote the development of specialized research support services (e.g., including digital scholarship, evidence synthesis, and research data services) and scholarly communications initiatives.
Acts as a liaison with the Center for Teaching and Academic Innovation (CTAI), the Office for Faculty Excellence (OFE) and the Office of Research.
Assists the Dean in the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development and mentoring of faculty.
Cultivates relationships with academic leadership, engages in campus-level initiatives, and fosters collaboration among the Libraries, the University and external communities.
Oversees the design, development, and assessment of the Libraries’ reference, teaching, public services, and student success initiatives.
Supervises and mentors department heads and other faculty/staff, fostering a culture of trust, professional growth, and shared leadership.
Participates in professional development for the purpose of continuing education and contributes to the profession.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.