Position: Associate Director, Library Technology & Digital Strategies, UMBC
Location: Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery

Original posting on MLA Jobline.

Responsibilities: The Associate Director and Head of Library Technology & Digital Strategies will envision a new library technology and digital strategies model for the UMBC faculty, staff, and students. As a member of the Library Executive Team, the Associate Director and Head of Library Technology & Digital Strategies is expected to have knowledge of trends in research and learning in the academic library setting. The Associate Director and Head of Library Technology & Digital Strategies collaborates with university colleagues to determine how the library can best support emerging research initiatives. The position does not include budgetary responsibility. While working with the UMBC Division of Information Technology (DoIT), the Associate Director advises library leadership on current, new and emerging library applications and knowledge systems that will advance the library’s vision, mission and strategic plan (https://library.umbc.edu/admin/StrategicPlan2018.pdf).
The Associate Director and Head of Library Technology & Digital Strategies is expected to be strategic and innovative to move the Albin O. Kuhn Library and its technology and digital strategies forward in a rapidly changing environment of research and education.
Requirements: Required Minimum Qualifications-ALA accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree. Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in IT-related project management in an academic library setting. Demonstrated experience and scholarship to be eligible for appointment at the rank of Librarian II and to meet the university requirements for reappointment, promotion, and permanent status as outlined in part 6.6 of the Faculty Handbook https://provost.umbc.edu/faculty-handbook
Salary Range: This position is a full time (40 hours/week), 12-month library faculty appointment at anticipated rank of Librarian II. Salary commensurate with experience-minimum salary $85,000.
Application Process: Application materials must include a CV/resume; a cover letter which addresses your 5-year vision of the University Library of the Future; statement on diversity and inclusion; three references including names, addresses and phone numbers. Please apply directly at: http://listings.umbc.edu/cw/en-us/job/494057?lApplicationSubSourceID=11325
Special Requests: Closing Date: For best consideration, apply by May 3, 2023