[Asis-l] KSU SLIS seeks nominations and applications for Director position

[SALABA, ATHENA]

Kent State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Director of the School of Library and Information Science. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader and a creative, entrepreneurial visionary who can realize the School's current initiatives and foster an innovative and productive school of library and information science that educates professionals, leaders, scholars and active participants for the knowledge economy.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is Aug. 1, 2014. Additional information about this opportunity is available below and at http://www.kent.edu/slis/people/directorsearch.cfm.

Director, School of Library & Information Science [Job #998241]
Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Opportunity:
To provide academic and administrative leadership for the School of Library and Information Science within the College of Communication & Information. Provide leadership and direction; analyze situations and develop effective solutions.

Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in Library and Information Science, or related field; a research and teaching record appropriate at the rank of professor; demonstrated leadership skills related to management of academic and/or related programs, including an understanding of business models, financial management, and distance learning through a variety of formats and platforms; a collaborative management style, with effectiveness in change management; creative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive leadership abilities; a commitment to academic excellence and student success; an ability to recruit, sustain, and retain faculty and staff; an ability to effectively represent the school within the college and university, to prospective and current students, to alumni, and to external organizations, agencies and other stakeholders; a demonstrated commitment to diversity.

For all official job descriptions and to apply, visit jobs.kent.edu. Kent State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) at Kent State University has the only American Library Association-accredited Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S.) degree program in Ohio, offering courses in Kent, Columbus (State Library of Ohio) and through a fully online option. SLIS also offers a Master of Science in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management and participates in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in the College of Communication and Information. The school is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's top 20 LIS graduate programs, with a youth librarianship program that is ranked 10th. It is one of the largest programs in the country, with more than 600 students enrolled.  For more information, visit www.kent.edu/slis<http://www.kent.edu/slis>.

CONTACT:

LuEtt Hanson, Ph.D.
Chair, SLIS Director Search
Associate Dean, College of Communication and Information
Kent State University
Office phone: 330-672-2950
Fax: 330-672-2952
lhanson at kent.edu<mailto:lhanson at kent.edu>
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