Dean of the Library - Fairfield University is a Jesuit Catholic Connecticut-based private,
Master’s comprehensive University. It is a member of the Association of
Jesuit Colleges and Universities. In 2019, the University was ranked #1
in the Northern Region by U.S. News & World Report, Best Colleges.
The University serves more than 5,000 students enrolled in five distinct
schools with approximately 800 faculty and staff. Built upon the
450-year-old Jesuit traditions of scholarship and service, the
University and is distinguished by a rigorous curriculum, close
interaction among faculty and students, and a beautiful, 210-acre campus
with views of the Long Island Sound. As an integral part of our
mission, Fairfield Faculty and students are encouraged to participate in
the larger community through service and academic activities.
The University seeks highly qualified candidates for the role of
Dean of the Library. In this role, the Dean must develop innovative
strategies to meet the demands and challenges of a University Library
for the 21st century. The Dean must be a leader in information literacy
and technology and demonstrate a deep understanding of the way
technology is transforming academic library as well as the role of the
University Library as the apex for research and learning at an evolving
Master’s comprehensive university. A familiarity and experience with
facilities planning and academic commons oversight are important, as the
University is establishing a new commons in the library. We are seeking
a change leader, committed to shared governance, with an
entrepreneurial spirit aligned with library values.
The successful Dean will foster a culture of innovation with a
focus on student learning and faculty research. Demonstrated experience
in management, budgeting and strategic planning are essential. The new
Dean must be able to establish and articulate a vision for a library
that contributes to University President Mark Nemec’s ambition for
Fairfield to be the modern Jesuit Catholic University, and work
collaboratively with a variety of constituents across campus to enact
that vision.
For the complete announcement and application instructions, please visit this link.
