Job Description

University Library Position

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) University Library seeks a highly collaborative, innovative and experienced librarian to provide leadership, strategic planning, and organizational efficiency at Chicago's only public Research 1 University library system. The Associate Dean and Associate University Librarian for Information Services will supervise the unit heads who lead Access Services, Research Services and Resources (reference), and Scholarly Communications. This position will also serve as liaison to UIC Faculty Affairs to coordinate promotion and tenure. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries and University Librarian, the Associate University Librarian for Information Services will work in close collaboration with the Associate University Librarian for the UIC Health Sciences Libraries to ensure that the library system supports the diverse information and research needs of the university community. Serving as a member of the library's senior leadership team, the Associate University Librarian for Information Services will share in policy-making decisions and management responsibilities and work to develop and implement priorities that align with UIC's mission and vision. This tenure system appointment includes the expectation that the faculty member will be actively engaged in and significantly contribute to the profession through research/scholarship and service related to professional and scholarly interests. This includes publication, presentation, and committee work at various levels.

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for information services and discovery and fosters an empowered and collaborative environment within the library.
• Provides direct supervision to unit heads who lead Access Services, Research Services and Resources, Digital Scholarship, and Scholarly Communication.
• Advises the University Librarian and Dean on budgetary matters concerning the library.
• Assists the dean with donor relations and fundraising and solicits funds from external sources through grant applications.
• Serves as a member of the library's senior management team to provide strategic and operational leadership for the University Library.
• Collaborates with other university leaders and offices to ensure the library's functions are aligned with university policies and practices and the library's needs are understood throughout the university.
• Provides creative approaches to fulfill the library's and the university's strategic goals and initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with UIC Faculty Affairs to ensure the library is engaged and informed of UIC's promotion and tenure process and procedures.
• Provides mentoring and career development advice to library faculty and staff.
• Actively engages in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that support diverse communities and create a welcoming environment for all.
• Represents the library on campus-wide and library-wide committees and through participation in local, regional, and national professional library associations.
• Participates in library, university, and professional service activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or from a master's level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country).
• 5 or more years of experience as unit head or higher similar position.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in librarianship, research, and service to qualify for tenure and appointment to the rank of Professor.
• Active participation in local, regional, and/or national library organizations.
• Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to discern multi-layered environments.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative, changing, and creative environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing units in a public research university.
• Familiarity with a collective bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated experience with tenure and promotion processes for library faculty.
• Skills in project/program management and process improvement.
• Experience with Ex-Libris' Alma library management system.
• Experience with fundraising and/or successful grants applications.
• Desire to bring joy to the library to encourage and support a productive and engaged library community and environment in philosophy and practice.

Salary and Benefits

The budgeted salary range for this position is $135,000 - $145,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Application Instructions

For fullest consideration, apply by August 15, 2025, with C.V, cover letter, and the name and contact information for at least three professional references. The position close date is August 29, 2025. All applicants must submit an online application through

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