Dean of Library and Information Sciences

Primary Purpose of Position

North Carolina Central University is seeking to hire a Dean of the School of Library and Information Sciences. This position reports directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and is a member of the leadership team for Academic Affairs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A successful record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor (or an earned tenured rank of full professor at an accredited higher education institution).
• Extensive management and planning experience, including management of both human and financial resources.
• In-depth knowledge of scholarly communication and information technologies.
• Broad and thorough knowledge of the academic enterprise.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Collaboration and decision-making skills.
• Active support of diversity initiatives and awareness, demonstrated ability to recruit, hire, retain and manage a diverse workforce and to promote a diverse work environment through education, training and professional development.
• A student-centered leader with a track record of success who can position SLIS to be at the forefront of advancements in the fields of library and information sciences.
• A demonstrated commitment to student success in library and information sciences at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a proven record of successful and effective

communication strategies and support from multiple constituencies to promote student success.

• A thought leader committed to collaboration and the advancement of faculty and student research with the ability to address trends in graduate education including curriculum and program enhancement.
• A tactical administrator with knowledge, experience and skills in enrollment management, retention, and degree completion and who understands current marketing strategies for graduate education.
• Experience in program accreditation in the fields of library and information sciences and overseeing a vibrant portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• A successful and seasoned higher education administrator with strong fiscal and personnel management skills, and demonstrated success in obtaining grants, and engaging in fundraising.
• A collaborator who will facilitate opportunities for faculty development and innovative pursuit of interdisciplinary work with STEM programs and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Additional desired qualities include a demonstrated record of strong commitment to diversity, appreciation of the history of the nation’s HBCU, and commitment to the principles of shared governance.
• A deep commitment to relational leadership and development of close partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum Education / Experience

• Ph.D. in Library or Information Science.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience in a higher education academic environment.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation N / A