Wayne State University, a premier urban public Carnegie R1 research university, and the School of Information Sciences seeks an innovative, collaborative, and influential leader to become Associate Dean and Director in the School of Information Sciences. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Information Sciences and the Wayne State University Library System (ULS), this is a unique leadership opportunity for an inspirational and visionary leader to help grow the school’s programs, enrollment, and resources and to provide strategic and comprehensive administrative oversight for its academic programs. It is an exciting time at Wayne State University, Michigan's premier urban research university located in the Cultural Center and Midtown, the epicenter of Detroit's renaissance.
Along with the Dean of School of Information Sciences and University Libraries and the SIS faculty, the Associate Dean will lead the School as it builds on existing strengths and create an exciting, sustainable vision for the School's degree programs. The Associate Dean will build strong working relationships with campus departments, facilitate new collaborations, expand joint programs with other colleges, and develop entrepreneurial ideas that support services which benefit both units as well as the University. The Associate Dean is a member of the Dean’s Leadership Council, allowing them to influence library leadership and develop partnerships in support of student learning and faculty research.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished and recognized leader in Information Sciences or related fields and bring creativity and vision to build on the School’s strengths. The Associate Dean should possess an earned doctorate in LIS/IS or a related field and a demonstrated record of achievement necessary for appointment at the rank of Full Professor with tenure.
Beth Schaefer and Laura Bertonazzi of Koya Partners/DSG, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and for best consideration, please express your interest no later than January 27, 2025. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
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