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Director of the Library
**Department: **Library
**Position: **Director
**Wage: **$68,000 **
** **Union Affiliation: **None
Starting Date: June 1, 2024
Benefits Include:
· Insurance package,
· Mandatory retirement plan,
· Dependent partial tuition waiver,
· Faculty/staff tuition waiver
· Wellness program:
· Pro-rated annual and sick leave;
Description
The Director of the Library is responsible for the operation and supervision of the University of Montana Western (UMW) Library. The Director of the Library reports to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The administrative duties include overseeing acquisitions, supervising of staff, guiding development of the strategic plan, implementing assessment initiatives, and participating as a General Council member of TRAILS. TRAILS is a Montana University System (MUS) library consortium and is currently leading MUS system-wide initiatives. The Director of the Library ensures that UMW has a voice in significant system-wide decisions that impact our institution, such as the implementation of Open Educational Resources (OER), purchase of library resources, resource-sharing initiatives, and continuing education opportunities for library staff, faculty, and administration. The Director of the Library is an energetic, organized, and dedicated individual who leads progressive strategic thinking and planning to advance the work of the University of Montana Western library.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Preferred
The University and Dillon Area
The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
The University of Montana Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities. Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment _In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References : References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing : Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility : All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
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Application
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**Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application Includes:
Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
Curriculum Vitae/Detailed Resume
Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire)
Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
***** Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
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Required Skills
Required Experience