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Job Title: Associate Dean of Library and Instructional Services
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Company Name: EMPIRE STATE
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Location: Saratoga Springs, New York, United States, 12866
Associate Dean of Library and
Instructional Services
About Empire State College:
Empire State College was established in 1971 by Dr. Ernest Boyer as a distinctive statewide institution focused on innovative and nontraditional teaching and learning.
About Empire State College:
Empire State College was established in 1971 by Dr. Ernest Boyer as a distinctive statewide institution focused on innovative and nontraditional teaching and learning.
The college continues its 45-year
commitment experimenting with new, flexible, and individualized modes of
learning through such practices as mentoring students throughout their academic
studies, creating individualized degree plans, valuing learning gained from
life and work experience, building professional and social student support
communities and creating flexible modes of delivery to meet students' diverse
learning preferences. The college now boast over 75,000 proud and successful
alumni and partners with nearly 20,000 students a year who want to expand their
personal and professional horizons.
Empire State College is a part of
the SUNY System and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education. With headquarters in Saratoga Springs, New York, ESC serves mostly
working adults pursuing associate, bachelor's and master's degrees online and
onsite at 35 locations across the state of New York and abroad.
Job Description:
Empire State College is seeking a collaborative and pioneering leader to integrate and advance our library and information services with curriculum and instructional design. The Associate Dean for Library and Instructional Services is a newly created position at the college that will report directly to the Dean of Academic and Instructional Services. This is a college wide role that will promote the ongoing development of state-of-the-art library and instructional services for faculty and students.
Empire State College is seeking a collaborative and pioneering leader to integrate and advance our library and information services with curriculum and instructional design. The Associate Dean for Library and Instructional Services is a newly created position at the college that will report directly to the Dean of Academic and Instructional Services. This is a college wide role that will promote the ongoing development of state-of-the-art library and instructional services for faculty and students.
The successful candidate will work
collaboratively with library staff, curriculum and instructional designers,
educational technologists, faculty, and academic leadership, to offer library
and instructional design services as a comprehensive college wide resource.
This team-based approach will support the innovative design and delivery of
learner-centered curriculum in a variety of existing and emerging modalities.
This position will be responsible for developing high quality library and
instructional services in blended and online environments while promoting
leading edge practices to support the development of Open Educational Resources
(OERs), micro-credentialing, competency-based learning, MOOCs, video,
multimedia, and up-and-coming educational technologies. The successful
candidate will partner with stakeholders throughout the college to develop
exceptional library and instructional services that are available to faculty
and learners at our 35 locations through New York State, as well as
internationally, and online.
The associate dean will supervise
the college's information services professionals, as part of our virtual
library, and our curriculum and instructional designers that support our
undergraduate and graduate programs. This position will effectively leverage
existing resources while envisioning the future state of an expanded college
wide approach. The associate dean will be aware of current trends in higher
education and evaluate emerging practices and resources that align with our
strategic priorities.
The selected incumbent in
collaboration with the Dean of Academic and Instructional Services will work
closely with disciplinary associate deans in our undergraduate and graduate
programs. The associate dean promotes collaboration among information services
professionals, curriculum and instructional designers, faculty, and educational
technologists at Information Technology Services (ITS) to provide integrated
and comprehensive library and instructional services that are of the highest
quality and available to all stakeholders across the college.
The associate dean will support
learning environments that reflect the college's non-traditional mission and
vision, and provide consistent library and instructional services that support
teaching and research excellence. He/she will work with the Dean of Academic
and Instructional Services to prepare and maintain the library and
instructional services budget and for the recommendation and assurance of
proper implementation of relevant policies. The successful candidate will be
effective in the area of performance management, conducting timely performance
programs and appraisals for direct reports and supporting all staff for
professional development opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides leadership for library and instructional design services, including the virtual library, and curriculum and instructional design.
- Promotes collaboration among information services professionals, curriculum and instructional designers, and faculty to develop exceptional learning environments.
- Partners with the academic deans and associate deans to plan and implement the library and instructional design service needs of faculty and students.
- Collaborates with academic leadership, faculty, and colleagues to integrate library and instructional design resources to support learner-centered pedagogies.
- Works with academic deans and associate deans to provide seamless access for faculty and students to innovative library and instructional design services throughout the college.
- Partners with the Office of Decision Support to identify relevant emerging trends and to assess the effectiveness of library and instructional services.
- Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs to pursue funding opportunities that support current and emerging trends that align with strategic priorities.
- Partners with Information Technology Services (ITS) to promote collaboration with educational technologists college wide and to leverage technology resources for learning.
- Applies effective methods for supervision and professional development of staff.
- Manages fiscal resources to include budget planning and ongoing review of library and instructional design resources in consultation with the Dean of Academic and Instructional Services.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited U.S. university or comparable non-U.S. university.
- Minimum of three years of relevant higher education leadership experience, preferably in library or instructional design, including supervisory and budget experience.
- Proven successful development of library or instructional design initiatives to support faculty development and student academic success in such areas as information literacy, library services, and curriculum and instructional design in blended, online, and/or technology-mediated environments.
- Experience with blended and online modes for the design and delivery of library and instructional services.
- Experience in the assessment of library and instructional services and continuous process improvement.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity in higher education.
Desired Attributes and Experiences:
- Understanding of the regulatory environment of higher education.
- Ability to lead and develop staff distributed throughout the state.
- Experience in the development of successful grant proposals.
- Experience with institutions serving adult learners.
Special Information:
- This is a Management/Confidential position.
- Travel to Empire State College locations throughout New York is required, along with occasional evening and weekend obligations.
Additional Information:
Applications Due by: Applications accepted until position is filled.
Empire State College is an EOE employer.
IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER AT (518) 587-2100. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT http://www.esc.edu/safety-security
Posting Link: https://esc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=73157
Applications Due by: Applications accepted until position is filled.
Empire State College is an EOE employer.
IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER AT (518) 587-2100. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT http://www.esc.edu/safety-security
Posting Link: https://esc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=73157
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