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Academic Dean - Library

Position Number: 6906798
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Deans - Other

Academic Dean - Library

43452BR
Position DescriptionThe Office of the Provostof Texas Tech University in the University Libraries at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin July 1st, 2026. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly followingTTUs Operating Policy 70.01andTTU System Regulation 07.12.Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurialDean of Libraries providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the University Libraries.Among other duties, the Dean of Libraries will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the units budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Dean of Libraries will also serve as a departmental faculty member.All prospective employees are encouraged to visitWork at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.The Office of the Provostof Texas Tech University in the University Libraries at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin July 1st, 2026. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly followingTTUs Operating Policy 70.01andTTU System Regulation 07.12.Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here:https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurialDean of Libraries providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the University Libraries.Among other duties, the Dean of Libraries will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the units budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Dean of Libraries will also serve as a departmental faculty member.All prospective employees are encouraged to visitWork at Texas Techto learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Position Description
The Office of the Provost of Texas Tech University in the University Libraries at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenured Professor to begin July 1st, 2026. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU's Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: <a aria-label="Link https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php." href="https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6906798&targetURL=https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php." id="menur1idq" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.">https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.

The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Dean of Libraries providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the University Libraries.

Among other duties, the Dean of Libraries will manage departmental personnel; administer the academic programs with the assistance of program directors; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the department to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit's budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the department. The Dean of Libraries will also serve as a departmental faculty member.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.
The successful candidate will be an innovative, dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial Dean of Libraries providing intellectual and strategic leadership for teaching, research, service, and outreach and engagement endeavors in the University Libraries.

About the University
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

About the Department/School/Area

Major/Essential Functions
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with dynamic student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Among other duties, the Dean will manage college personnel; develop and sustain connections with related professional and industry entities to promote teaching, research, development, and outreach; effectively represent the Texas Tech University Library to internal and external entities; effectively manage the unit's budget to sustain a culture of fiscal responsibility and health; and promote the success of the faculty, staff, and students in the college. The Dean will provide leadership to librarians and library staff to effectively support faculty, staff, and students in the university's research, outreach, and academic mission.

Faculty Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Ph.D. in related field.
Experience working in an R1 or large research-intensive university library, including support for emerging research infrastructures (e.g., data services, digital scholarship, open access).
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, including space planning, technology modernization, and innovative service models.
Record of scholarship, professional engagement, or successful grant activity relevant to academic libraries or information science.

Duty Point

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.