Kean, a comprehensive New Jersey state university, is seeking faculty for its extension program in Wenzhou, China. Launched in 2012, the program is offered temporarily on the campus of and in partnership with Wenzhou University while the university prepares for the establishment of a full branch campus and constructs a new campus of its own at a nearby site. For 2013, Wenzhou-Kean University programs will comprise five baccalaureate majors: English (writing option), Computer Science, Finance, Accounting (with emphasis on international standards and practices) and International Business Management. All instruction is in English for Chinese students of traditional college-entering age (18) who have studied English throughout their primary and secondary education and who have scored high on the Chinese national exam for English- language proficiency. Administrative Position Director of Library (Founding Director) Director to design, establish and manage library for Kean University branch campus being built in Wenzhou, China. Scheduled for completion in 2015 and planned as the centerpiece of the new campus, the library will comprise up to twelve stories and provide state-of-the-art digital and physical resources to eventually support the study, instruction and research of up to 10,000 students and faculty in business, technology, design, architecture, education and the health sciences on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The library will also house and the director will also oversee social, cultural and communication spaces such as cafes, galleries and distance-conferencing facilities. During the period of design and construction, the director will establish, staff and manage an interim facility first in the temporary quarters for the university's pilot project on the campus of Wenzhou University and then in the first buildings of the new campus as they open in 2014. Enrolling 200 undergraduate students this year in accounting, finance, computer science and professional writing in English, the pilot project will grow to 500 students for 2013-2014 and add a program in international business management. It will grow to 1000 students for 2014-2015 and add programs in marketing and design. All instruction and administrative operations are carried out in English. ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science and three years of professional experience as a faculty member in an institution of higher education or an administrator in education, higher education or related field required. Candidate must have expertise in collection development, familiarity with database systems and related digital technologies and significant, preferably broad management or leadership experience in an academic library. Doctorate and/or additional master's in a complementary field preferred. Application, Salary and Benefits Information Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. Send letter of interest and resume including names and contact information for three professional references by email to: Wenzhou-Kean University Search Committee Chairperson, at [log in to unmask] Specify position sought in subject heading. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package including travel, housing and relocation allowances is available. Contingent on Budgetary Approval and Appropriated Funding. Kean University is an EOE/AA Institution Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5317/