Chair, Libraries Information Technology
University of Florida
Gainesville

The George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, seeks applications
and nominations for the position of Chair of the Libraries Information
Technology (IT Chair) department is a tenure track library faculty position
responsible for leading a service oriented department of approximately 20
staff members that research, develop, optimize and support advanced
information systems and technology for the Smathers Libraries. The IT Chair
leads the Libraries' internal IT department, a service hub providing an array
of services and support, including technical expertise for evaluating external
service providers, application development, project management, risk
management, and administration supporting collaborative and collegial ways of
working across the Libraries to optimally deliver on program and project needs
with minimal overhead. The IT Chair clearly establishes and communicates the
vision and strategic directions of the department and partners with campus
organizations to ensure library goals and objectives are met.

  
This position is a member of the administrative leadership team, providing
vision and strategic planning to the Smathers Libraries as a whole, ensuring
that resources, both human and capital, are appropriately managed to achieve
stated goals and objectives.

  
To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and
global society, the IT Chair will be expected to include individuals of
diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, genders, and
perspectives in work activities. The IT Chair will pursue professional
development opportunities, stay abreast of advances in the field of
information technology, perform scholarly research, and provide service at the
institutional and professional levels as related to assignment, and in
accordance with the Libraries' tenure and promotion criteria.

  
Position is open until filled. Selection begins September
8, 2015. Submit all application materials through the
Careers at UF online application system at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-
us/job/492971/chair-libraries-information-technology.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions or
concerns about this process please contact Bonnie Smith, Smathers Libraries
Human Resources Office, at [log in to unmask]



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/22203/
To post a new job please visit http://jobs.code4lib.org/