Oregon Library Association

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Oregon State University Libraries & Press
Head for the Library Experience and Access Department (LEAD)
Applications due by March 27, 2023

The Oregon State University Libraries & Press is seeking a Department Head for the Library Experience and Access Department (LEAD). This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position and could be eligible for an academic position. You would provide leadership for a department that manages highly visible public services units with responsibilities for providing circulation and information services. The Library Experience and Access Department includes thirteen full-time employees and approximately 50 student workers. You would be the direct supervisor for the department’s three faculty employees and unit supervisors.

If you bring strong project and self-management skills, exceptional team building skills, and the ability and flexibility to manage change, this may be a great opportunity for you. If you are interested in developing library public services that are equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist, we want to hear from you!

Starting salary will reflect years of prior experience within this budgeted range: $87,000 - $97,000.

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification in the job description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory or field of study, such as having skills and abilities gained outside a library context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Position applications are due by March 27. To review the full position information visit: https://library.oregonstate.edu/job-posting-library-experience-and-access-department-head To submit application documents visit: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/132983