GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Librarians are appointed as members of the Washington State University
faculty and are expected to participate actively in the University’s
instructional, research, and service programs.  All privileges,
obligations, and research responsibilities of faculty are inherent in
such membership.  Librarians are ranked in grades 2, 3, and 4,
equivalent to the academic ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate
Professor, and Professor.  A progressive record of
professional/scholarly achievement is expected of all librarians.

ENVIRONMENT:

Washington State University is a land-grant university founded in 1890
with an overall enrollment of approximately 21,000 students.  The main
campus is located in Pullman, a town of 26,000 in the Palouse region of
southeastern Washington.  There are also three regional campuses located
in Spokane, Vancouver, and Tri-Cities.  The Washington State University
Libraries belong to the Association of Research Libraries and the
Greater Western Library Alliance. The Libraries have holdings of over
two million volumes and access to a wide range of electronic resources.
In addition, the Libraries belong to the Orbis Cascade Alliance which
provides a cooperative catalog and lending service.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

REQUIRED: ALA-accredited masters’ degree in library/information science;
successful record of at least 5 years of substantial administrative or
management experience in information technology and/or technical
services in an academic library, including experience with personnel
supervision at various levels and budgeting; experience with substantive
digital projects and initiatives, such as digital repositories,
federated search, and web-based services; excellent interpersonal and
collaborative oral and written communication skills.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:  experience in
leadership, mentoring, and motivation; comprehensive knowledge of a
large library’s varied functions; a history of positive interaction with
faculty, staff, students, and administrators; understanding of current
issues and trends facing research libraries, including the rapid changes
in providing access to digital and physical materials to a wide range of
constituents; demonstrated commitment to diversity; a progressive record
of publication and professional participation that meets the criteria
for tenure at WSU.

PREFERRED: Experience with the following: interaction among different
units; facilitation of group decision-making and planning; assessment of
services and user needs; fundraising and resource development;
demonstrated support for employee development; additional advanced
degree.

SALARY:  From $70,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

RANK: Tenured faculty status, Librarian 3 or 4, commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

OTHER BENEFITS: Generous benefits package including TIAA/Cref
retirement, medical/dental, and paid leave program.

TO APPLY:  Please submit a detailed letter of application addressing all
stated qualifications, a complete resume, and complete contact
information for three references to:

            Bonny L. Boyan, by email to: boyan@wsu.edu

                        or regular mail to:      Washington State
University Libraries

                                                            PO Box
645610

                                                            Pullman, WA
99164-5610

To ensure consideration, please apply by April 30, 2007.

(Extension of application review date.)

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S.
citizens.  All new employees must show employment eligibility
verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services.