Chair, Department of Special and Area Studies Collections (SASC)

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   Collaborates with the Dean of University Libraries and the Associate Dean to devise and implement strategies to achieve goals relating to the education, research, and outreach mission of the department.  

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   Works with departmental faculty and staff to define needs, set priorities, develop policies, and establish goals, objectives, strategic plans, and budgets to ensure effective management and development of services and collections. 

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   Partners with the Dean of University Libraries, the Associate Dean and the Director of Advancement, to seek financial support for the department’s collections and operations.  

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   Oversees and coordinates the work of the units comprising the department of approximately 30 faculty and staff. 

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   Coordinates with collection managers and communicates work to the Libraries’ Administration.  

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   With department faculty and staff, oversees public facing events that showcase and enhance the curricular and scholarly use of the University of Florida’s Special and Area Studies Collections within the academic and research communities. 

The Special and Area Studies Collections Department stewards distinctive and internationally recognized collections in support of the academic mission of the University of Florida. Located in the heart of campus, the department supports UF faculty, staff, students, external researchers and the public from within the historic Smathers Library. The department's holdings related to Florida heritage, Latin America and the Caribbean, Anglo-American children's literature, and Judaica are exceptional among academic libraries in North America. Recognized for its innovative approach to stewardship, access, teaching, and public engagement, the department's collections and programs reflect the preeminence of the University of Florida, the institution's land-grant origins, and Florida's unique position as a hemispheric gateway. For more information about the collections, please visit: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/.   

$95,864 (inclusive of administrative stipend) minimum salary at the Associate University Librarian rank 

$102,976 (inclusive of administrative stipend) minimum salary at University Librarian rank 

 The Smathers Libraries offer a salary commensurate with experience and credentials 

1. Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited (or foreign equivalent) program, or other relevant advanced degree in subject specialty. 

1. Eight years of relevant professional experience, including a record of progressive scholarly accomplishment. At least three years of leadership and supervisory responsibility in a research library, with demonstrated experience leading change and fostering professional development and growth. 

1. Experience in effective planning and budgeting. 

1. Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relations with donors. 

1. Effective supervisory skills, with demonstrated ability to listen, mentor and lead. 

1. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. 

1. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, administrators and the public. 

1. Strong potential to meet the requirements for tenure and promotion outlined in the Libraries’ Faculty by-laws. 

To apply, submit  

• a cover letter detailing your interest in, and qualifications for this position  

• your current resume or CV  

• a list of three references including their contact information (telephone number and email address)  

• a written statement regarding “Detail your approach to managing special and area studies collections in a rapidly changing academic environment.” We ask candidates to limit their reply to 350 words.