[Asis-l] Position Announcement: Long Island University Palmer School Director & Associate Dean of CEIT

[Heting Chu]

Title:  	Director of the Palmer School of Library and Information Science and Associate Dean, College of Education, Information, and Technology	

Campus: Post, Long Island University		 
								 
Job Duties:  The Palmer School of Library and Information Science is seeking a visionary leader to collaborate with Palmer School faculty, staff, students, and other key constituents. The selected candidate will work to refine the School’s vision, including explorations related to the iSchool model. The selected candidate should possess excellent planning and decision-making abilities, work with faculty to promote research and scholarship, and to improve the overall standing and reputation of the School.  Furthermore, as a member of the Dean’s leadership team, this individual provides strategic guidance in support of CEIT’s overall mission. This position represents a unique opportunity to work with diverse populations in a dynamic, multicultural environment close to New York City.

Principal Responsibilities:

•	Collaborate with faculty and other stakeholders to explore the iSchool model as part of a transformative vision for the Palmer School. 
•	Collaborate with faculty members on the creation of new programs and curriculum within the Palmer School and across the College. 
•	Collaborate with faculty to manage ALA accreditation and other assessment protocols (including outcomes assessment) in conjunction with University administration.

Other Responsibilities:

•	Oversee the Palmer School’s hiring efforts of full-time and adjunct faculty by serving as an Ex officio member of the School’s Personnel Committee.
•	Develop and oversee the budget for the Palmer School.
•	Work closely with the Palmer School’s Advisory Board on curriculum issues and future directions in the field.
•	Supervise all professional and clerical staff members in the Palmer School.
•	Serve as the central point of contact for students.
•	Manage enrollment and support the recruitment of students by overseeing the development of recruitment and admissions strategies, materials.
•	Travel to other campus locations in Manhattan and Brentwood as needed.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate degree in a relevant field of study and scholarly qualifications appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level.  Experience operating within higher education at the administrative level; demonstrated record of achievement in academic scholarship, teaching and service; strong knowledge of the information professions, the iSchool model, and current changes within LIS education; proven leadership skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty in the achievement of academic and administrative goals and demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. 

Special Information: Review of applications will begin November 17, 2014. Interviews will be scheduled for early December. Anticipated start date is the summer or fall of 2015.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Contact:   Please send cover letter, resume and three references to: hr at liu.edu

LIU is proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v. We are committed to seeking qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.