Associate Dean, Research

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Provide s

creative leadership and administrative oversight for Libraries'

R

esearch and

L

earning

Division

,

including

the departments of

Academic Engagement

and

the Science and Engineering Library.

Ensures a

comprehensive

, collaborative,

innovative,

and responsive information and service environment for the highly interdisciplinary research and learning needs of the campus

.

T

ake

s

a leadership role

in developing

new programs

and partnerships that empower faculty and students, advance scholarship, extend the University's impact, and ensure

that

the

Librar

ies

evolve

in response to a changing environment. As a member of the Library Leadership Team,

participates

in the overall strategic planning and operational oversight of the University Libraries including staffing, budget, and programmatic directions.

Essential Functions

Provide s

leadership and

vision

for key programs and services

to

support the teaching,

l

earning and research activities of students, researchers, and scholars across the university and beyond

.

Directs

the work of

the Research and Learning Division, including planning and implementation of liaison activities that support the research and teaching mission of a large, public, research-intensive university.

Cultivates and sustains

partnerships both within the

Libraries

and with other campus units to

identify

collaborative opportunities.

Ensure s

that all

division staff

provide

consistent and responsive

service to

patrons in

active collaboration with

other units in the

Libraries

.

Assist s

in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic plan for ensuring

that

the

Libraries'

services support and enhance the mission of the University

.

Facilitates a comprehensive

and programmatic

approach

to

information

literacy instruction

grounded in the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, including

digital literacies

, media literacies, data literacies, source evaluation and

identifying

misinformation/disinformation

.

Assists

with

formulating, revising,

disseminating

,

and implementing library-wide policies,

programs,

and

services by working collaboratively with the Associate Deans for Content & Discovery; the Robert S. Cox Special Collections and University Archives Research Center; and Data, Digital Scholarship & Scholarly Communications

.

As a member of

Library

Leadership Team

,

work

s

collaboratively with other library administrators and

senior managers in overall governance of the UMass

Amherst

Libraries

.

Advise s

the Dean of

University

Libraries in matters requiring confidentiality and discretion

in

matters

that

requir

e

careful judgment and sensitivity

, including participation in labor management conversations as needed

.

Other Functions

Participate s

in

and

fosters

a

culture of

assessment related to library services

by

using

data to make evidence-informed decisions in collaboration with-senior

managers.

Maintain s

familiarity with trends in academic research librarianship

and programmatic needs of the

University to ensure that these are supported by the research and learning services

efforts.

Provide s

proactive representation of the

Libraries

at selected professional meetings

as

appropriate

and

conferences or in campus assignments as

requested

.

Perform s

other related duties as assigned or

required

to meet department and university goals and

objectives

.

Organizational Values

Commitment to support justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within libraries and institution.

Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships and work collaboratively in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

Purposefully promote a One Library environment for all that encourages inclusion, personal growth, respect, self-reflection, curiosity, and continuous learning

.

Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent with both law and with university policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in library

and information

science from an American Library Association-

a

ccredited

institution or its foreign equivalent, or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.

Minimum of

seven

years of progressive experience

in research

and

instruction

services in libraries.

Minimum of five years of

demonstrated

leadership and management experience.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Demonstrated experience

developing an information literacy or related literacy (

e.g.,

data literacy) program in an academic library

.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multiple constituencies in a complex environment utilizing a variety of skills, such as managing change, setting goals, promoting teamwork, and meeting deadlines."

Demonstrated experience with curriculum integration.

Experience in assessing and using results to improve services, collections, and workflows.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be self-directed, and problem-solve.

K nowledge of current trends in higher education

,

especially related to research and

instruction

.

Evidence of professional service and a record of

scholarly contribution through

presentations and/or publications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience writing and administering grants.

Demonstrated project

management

skills.

Experience working in a unionized environment.

Demonstrated skills in providing creative ,

innovative

, and inclusive

solution

s

in public services.

Knowledge of collection development and collection management practices in s upport of research and teaching.

Work Schedule

The regular working schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, day hours.

The incumbent of the position is expected to work on a flexible schedule, which includes some evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Application Instructions

Along with the application, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual's record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career and degree.

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