Southern University at New Orleans is hiring : Dean of University Library Service

Date March 27, 2025

Position Vacancy Announcements

Dean, University Library

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Salary Grade / Level / Family / Range

Salary Range : $85,000 - $110,000

Faculty Rank : Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Reports to

Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Job Description

Summary / objective

The Division of Academic Affairs at Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black university, is committed to empowering and promoting the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through quality academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning modalities. Students and faculty are encouraged to help create a thriving academic environment at SUNO. As such, the program faculty is expected to be committed to the standards of teaching excellence.

The Dean of the Leonard S. Washington Memorial Library is generally responsible for all aspects of the library's operation. This includes managing the collection, hiring and supervising professional and non-professional staff, maintaining and updating library technology, developing and implementing the library budget, and ensuring that students' and faculty's research and other library-related needs are met. The Dean will ensure that the library adheres to the legal requirements and University policies and procedures. The Dean will have teaching responsibilities and serve on faculty committees as appropriate.

The Dean will collaborate with senior leaders, faculty, staff, and students to advance the University's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement and make the library a welcoming and inclusive environment.

• This position is partly funded by the Title III-B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) federal grant. As such, the Dean of the University Library is responsible for implementing the objectives established in the Title III Program for this federally-funded activity.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Competencies

Work environment

Office and classroom setting.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit / stand / walk at will; Ability to climb stairs; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to use a keyboard; and Ability to lift or carry up to 10 pounds.

Travel required

Up to 25%.

Required education and experience

Preferred education and experience

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws.

This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.