[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Job Posting: Dean of the Library, Calvin College & Seminary

[Remington Steed]

Dean of College and Seminary Library
Calvin College and Seminary are searching for a new Dean of the Hekman Library. The Dean of the Hekman Library provides vision and leadership in carrying out the mission of the Hekman Library of Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary; communicates the value and role of the library in fostering student learning and advanced scholarship; promotes the morale and professional growth of staff members; encourages the creation of new services and the improvement of existing services; and manages the library budget. The dean coordinates the efforts of the Hekman Library's management team and participates in the reference, liaison, and teaching program. From the 3,500 volume "library room" in 1915, the Hekman Library has grown to 1.7 million+ print volumes housed across four floors and a broad array of digital resources.

This position has faculty status at Calvin College; therefore, the responsibilities and expectations of faculty members apply to this position as well. A complete statement of requirements for faculty at Calvin College can be found here:  http://www.calvin.edu/admin/provost/facdocs/fac-requirements.htm

We are looking for someone with:

  *   A proven record of visionary leadership.
  *   Excellent communication and personnel management skills.
  *   Ability and experience in fostering a collaborative, diverse team environment.
  *   Demonstrated knowledge of the application of computer technology and web-based applications.
  *   Strong background in, and commitment to, delivering library services to patrons with diverse needs.
  *   Experience managing digital initiatives and collaborating with information technology units.
  *   A demonstrated record of sound fiscal management.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
A Master of Library and Information Science (or equivalent) and five to ten years of academic library or related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience) are required; a second master's degree is highly desirable.

ABOUT CALVIN
Calvin College is a top-ranked liberal arts college that equips students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ's agents of renewal in the world. Calvin Theological Seminary is a learning community that forms church leaders who cultivate communities of disciples of Jesus Christ. Calvin seeks faculty who affirm the Christian faith as expressed by the Reformed confessions. Calvin is building a tradition of diversity and accessibility and welcomes applications from persons whose personal characteristics will further that commitment. Calvin does not discriminate in the employment of persons based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary are Christian educational institutions operated by the Christian Reformed Church, and in compliance with Title VII and other applicable law, Calvin reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. The college and seminary are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a thriving metropolitan region of approximately 1,000,000 people situated equidistant from Chicago and Detroit.

Interested applicants can apply here: https://employment.calvin.edu
Please include the following in your application:
(1) a letter of application,
(2) a curriculum vitae, and
(3) a 1-2 page written statement description of how the applicant envisions that his or her Christian faith will influence the applicant's work as a faculty member at Calvin College and Seminary.

Deadline
Screening of applicants will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2016.


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Remington Steed
Electronic Resources Specialist
Hekman Library, Calvin College
http://library.calvin.edu/
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