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Dean of Libraries, Technology and Online Learning - Mercy College (Dobbs Ferry, NY)

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, January 26, 2009
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Dean of Libraries, Technology and Online Learning

EDUCATION REQUIRED

A master’s degree from an accredited institution in: Library science (M.L.S.) or library information services (M.L.I.S) or Information Technology Education (M.ED) or Instructional Technology or Educational Communication and Technology or M.S. Education in Instructional Technology, or a degree directly aligned with education, library resources and instructional technology. Ph.D. is preferred.

EXPERIENCES AND/OR SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of five years full-time college teaching strongly preferred and at least three years in a supervisory management experience in an academic unit, online education program, library or learning resource center. The Dean should possess adequate qualifications to hold the rank of associate or full professor.
• Knowledge, skill and experience in online teaching, instructional technology, or faculty training.
• Knowledge of library functions: reference, collections, acquisitions and cataloging, integrated online library systems, information literacy, and pertinent State and Federal regulations.
• Knowledge, skill and experience working with faculty from a variety of disciplines to develop new online programs.
• Strong knowledge of emerging information technologies and relevant software as they relate to libraries and online education programs.
• Skills in collaboration, problem solving, creativity, oral/written communication, planning and budget management/administration.
• Ability to create systematic approaches to learning.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication, problem-solving, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated evidence of initiative, detail-orientation, academic service orientation, ability to work independently and with diverse constituents.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between locations locally as well as to national conferences.
• Employment contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Applicants can find the job listed on the HR website at www.mercy.edu. Please apply through the College’s website.