Director of Libraries
The Director of Libraries provides progressive and creative leadership for the collegeŐs libraries which support
the institutionŐs commitment to academic excellence. The director is an experienced professional who has a
clear understanding of emerging library trends and issues and the vision, energy, and creativity to address
them. The director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, operation and development of the
libraries, including personnel, budgets, and the planning and assessment of library resources and services.
The college seeks candidates who have a proven track record in setting a collaborative tone and
communicating well in order to build community within the libraries and with students, faculty, and
colleagues. The director serves as an advocate for the college libraries, both internally and externally, and
works in partnership with all constituent groups. The director provides direction and support for innovative
teaching practices for the collegeŐs teaching faculty through the Teaching/Learning Centers.
Jamestown Community College, a SUNY institution, is a comprehensive community college with degree
granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean, New York. JCC is an innovative, open access institution that
meets regional education needs by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service,
developmental education, and training programs for business and industry. Guided by principles that
emphasize student success and continuous improvement, JCC welcomes applications from qualified,
enthusiastic candidates.
This is a twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position.
Required: MasterŐs degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution; at least 5 years
experience in an academic library setting; a record of excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical,
problem solving, budget management, and supervisory skills; and commitment to providing excellent
customer service.
Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with current library technologies; experience with
collaborative/joint library ventures or agreements, and at least 3 years managerial/supervisory experience in a
library setting.
Job description |
JCC is a comprehensive community college with degree granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean in southwestern
New York State. We are a technologically progressive, open access institution that meets regional education needs
by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service, developmental education, and training
for business and industry. These positions are entry level and will be filled at the instructor or assistant professor
level. Additional opportunities exist for interested faculty to do summer teaching, conduct teaching/learning
projects, volunteer for administrative leadership assignments, and coach a team sport. Guided by principles that
emphasize student success and continuous improvement, we welcome qualified candidates who:
- Integrate learning outcomes assessment techniques in their instructional planning, curriculum design,
and teaching activities.
- Apply informational technology to the teaching and learning process.
- Deliver daytime and evening instruction in various locations and a variety of formats such as lecture,
distance learning, and via the Internet.
- Participate in activities designed to recruit and retain students, such as academic advisement.
- Make assessment-driven decisions.
- Collaborate in flexible, imaginative problem solving.
- Integrate interdisciplinary and global perspectives into their methodology.
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