Bowie State University

Bowie State University

Dean, Thurgood Marshall Library

Bowie State University, USA · Exec

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About the role

  • Senior administrator responsible for the instructional division which may include but is not limited to: Librarianship.
  • As the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Maryland, Bowie State University (BSU) is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
  • As the primary library on the University's intellectual hub, the Thurgood Marshall Library plays a central role in fulfilling this mission and enriching the lives of its community members and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and Support faculty librarians and staff to provide outstanding library services and transform facilities into centers of academic excellence and student success.
  • Identify and pursue grants and external funding sources, including philanthropic gifts, to support the Library's strategic priorities and service enhancements.
  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead ongoing library assessment efforts to support institutional accreditation and continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate library activities with other universities across the state, region, and nation, and support continual professional development for library staff and faculty.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Library Science.
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in an academic library setting required.
  • Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt library services in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Experience in visionary leadership with a participatory style that promotes innovation, collaboration, and transformational change.
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate an enriching environment and foster collaboration across academic and administrative units.
  • Knowledge of trends and best practices in academic librarianship, including digital repositories, scholarly communication, accessibility standards, and assessment methodologies.
  • Experience overseeing or supporting Special Collections and Archives, including preservation strategies, community engagement, and digital access initiatives.

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  • Conditions of Employment:
  • Additional Job Information:
  • 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
  • This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students.
  • Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons.
  • Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment.
  • The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus.

Compensation

  • The Thurgood Marshall Library has combined holdings totaling more than 677,084 volumes, operates with an annual budget of approximately $X million and provides key support for teaching and research awards, resulting in more than $2.61 milli

Benefits

  • Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status.
  • Work collaboratively with library and academic leadership to support the goals of the University's strategic plan and the vision of our President, Boldly Forward.
  • Provide vision, strategic direction, and operational leadership for the library
  • infuse new and innovative information formats and access technologies and services to meet the University's educational and research missions and ambitious goals for growth.
  • Champion digital scholarship, open access publishing, and integration of digital platforms and tools in teaching, learning, and research.
  • Foster a highly collaborative and inclusive environment, one that values diverse perspectives and promotes a culture of equity, access, and belonging.
  • Build and cultivate relationships with alumni and other strategic partners to support the library's scholarly, educational, service, and fundraising goals.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment.
  • equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations.
  • equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program.
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