Posting DetailsPosting Information
Posting Number EHRA1125P
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/35391
Classification Title Associate Dean
Working Title Associate Dean - Hunter Library - #002854
Department Office of the Dean - Hunter Library
Anticipated Hiring RangePosition Summary The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).
Western Carolina University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean of Library Services. The Associate Dean will be a knowledgeable, experienced, adaptable, and highly capable administrator with a demonstrated record of success in building, leading, and sustaining new programs and partnerships in libraries. The position will require a broad understanding of higher education institutions and how libraries contribute to the university's teaching and learning mission. Functioning as the deputy director for library administration, the Associate Dean will be an integral member of the Hunter Library leadership team and will be expected to oversee library-wide programs and activities, including strategic planning and goal setting in assigned areas; marketing and communications; internal communications; and library assessment. The Associate Dean will supervise the Access Services Manager and guide operational matters such as policy building, interdepartmental communication, human resources, and assessment for the Circulation and ILL units.
As appropriate and delegated, the Associate Dean will represent the library in campus and community activities.
Reporting to the Dean of Library Services, this is a 12-month, non-tenure-track position. The Associate Dean serves as a resource for library faculty and staff, in a working environment that highly values collegiality, collaboration, and creativity.
Areas of responsibility will include:
- Library marketing, external communications, outreach and public relations
- Internal communication, including maintaining a newsletter for library employees and building tenants
- Leadership and coordination of library assessment and annual reporting
- Supervision of the Access Services Manager, assisting with policy development, human resources, interdepartmental communication, and decision-making
- Coordination of the library's internship program
Minimum Qualifications - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any immigration-related assistance.Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution and 3+ years of progressive experience in academic libraries
- Minimum of five years of successful experience in public relations, communications, and/or library assessment
- Demonstrated familiarity with academic library operations
- Effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
- Proven experience running multiple, concurrent projects to completion
Preferred Qualifications - Successful supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience in circulation, interlibrary loan, or related access services
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Posting Text
Open Date 09/09/2026
Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Dana Boyer at (828) 227-2325.
