Assistant/Associate Provost for University Libraries

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Azusa Pacific University seeks an energetic and visionary leader, deeply committed to the success of students and faculty, to serve as Assistant / Associate Provost for University Libraries .

APU invites applications from candidates who have a comprehensive record of success in library administration and demonstrate exceptional skills and experience that will enable them to provide strong leadership to a research, teaching, and outreach enterprise across multiple campuses.

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Academic Effectiveness, the Assistant / Associate Provost for University Libraries is an innovative and dynamic leader responsible for the strategic direction, administration, and operation of the university libraries.

This individual will be tasked with leading the creation of the model library of the future to support scholarship, research, and the integration of faith and learning.

This role involves overseeing all library operations, including resource management, staff supervision, budget administration, and the development of services and programs that support the academic and research needs of the university’s diverse learning community.

The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to APU’s Statement of Faith along with the What We Believe statements.

Further, the selected leader will champion academic excellence for students, faculty, and other members of the APU community both inside and outside the classroom.

The Assistant / Associate Provost for University Libraries will be the public voice of the libraries, promoting initiatives within Azusa Pacific University and surrounding regions.

Job Title Assistant or Associate Provost to be finalized at point of hire, based on the experience level of the successful candidate.

Qualifications

Strong leadership and management skills with a clear understanding of the principles of administration, supervision, and budgeting within a library and learning resources environment

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with experience building a culture of collaboration and a commitment to excellence

Proven experience in stewardship of limited financial, personnel, and facility resources, with complex budgets, through collaborative engagement between libraries and university administrators

Firm grasp of emerging trends and technology relevant to library / learning resources, with experience integrating new technologies to improve library services and user experience

Sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of employees and students, and of persons with disabilities

Online and in-person classroom teaching experience required as well as significant experience with bibliographic and reference instruction and information literacy

Experience assessing and evaluating programs and personnel; experience with complex budgets

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others; demonstrated experience developing consensus among a diverse range of interests and maintaining effective working relationships

Proven ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Education and Experience

Requires a master’s degree in library sciences or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution and a second master’s degree or a doctorate degree in a field that contributes to the candidate's preparedness for the role.

Candidates should also have at least five years of full-time, post-secondary leadership experience or equivalent in academic librarianship.

This position is full time and located in Azusa, CA.

APU Anti Discrimination Policy

Azusa Pacific University, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and university policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, medical status, or status as a veteran.

The university also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, operation of university programs and activities, and employment.

This policy is in accordance with the following laws, as amended, and their implementing regulations, to the extent and in the circumstances that they are applicable to the university : Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The associate vice president for human resources is the compliance officer, and inquiries concerning student issues related to discrimination should be made to the associate vice president for human resources at (626) 815-4526.

Please refer to the Title IX page on the APU website for our current list of Title IX officers.

Anticipated Search Calendar

It is anticipated that in person / on-site interviews of the top candidates for Asst / Assoc Provost for University Libraries will take place in November 2024.

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Contact

Jeff Davis

Executive Search Consultant

[email protected]