Associate Dean of Learning and Research, Library Operations

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Associate Dean of Learning and Research

The Associate Dean of Learning and Research at the University Libraries will play a pivotal role in supporting the administrative functions of the Dean, providing leadership in the areas of faculty reviews, service innovation, and strategic library development. This role is integral to driving the librarys transformation to meet the institution's goal of becoming a top 30 university by 2030.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with leadership across the universitys library systemincluding the Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives, the Associate Dean of the Law School Library, and the Associate Dean of the Medical School Libraryfostering new and improved cross-library collaborations. The Associate Dean will also lead efforts to reimagine services for students, faculty, and researchers, ensuring the library remains a hub of innovation in a rapidly evolving academic environment. This is an open rank librarian position with administrative responsibilities as Associate Dean.

Key Responsibilities

• Faculty Leadership & Development:
  • Conduct annual performance reviews for approximately 30 faculty librarians, providing constructive feedback and supporting their professional development.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence among library faculty.
• Service Innovation & Strategic Planning:
  • Imagine and implement new services for students, faculty, and researchers that align with evolving academic needs and support institutional priorities.
  • Lead initiatives that enhance the librarys role in advancing research and learning, ensuring alignment with the universitys 2030 strategic goal of becoming a top 30 institution.
• Library Transformation:
  • Spearhead the transition of the library toward a forward-thinking, user-centric organization, adapting to the changing needs of the academic community.
  • Collaborate with library leadership to build the library of the future, leveraging technology and innovation to enhance services.
• Cross-Institutional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives and other library leaders to strengthen relationships and foster collaboration between the main library and specialized libraries (e.g., law, medical).
  • Explore and develop opportunities for partnership with other academic and research libraries to share resources and enhance library services.

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Proven experience in an academic library setting, preferably in a leadership or administrative role.
• Strong track record of working collaboratively across departments, divisions, or institutions.
• Experience conducting faculty performance reviews and promoting faculty development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead innovation in library services, including the integration of new technologies and resources to meet the needs of a diverse academic community.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with strategic planning initiatives within an academic or research institution.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries, particularly related to digital scholarship, research support, and student success.
• Demonstrated success in fostering partnerships and collaborative initiatives across institutional boundaries.

Why Join Us:

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of academic library transformation at a leading R1 institution. As Associate Dean of Learning and Research, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the universitys path to achieving top 30 status by 2030, while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across the library system.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534523 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.us.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

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