University Librarian and Dean University Library

University Librarian and Dean, University Library University Librarian and Dean, University Library The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is a world-class, research-intensive university that aims to set the standard for learning, research, scholarly and artistic works, and community engagement.
The University is seeking an innovative, inclusive and strategic leader as its University Librarian and Dean, a person with the ambition to advance the University Library's critical role supporting USask's unwavering commitment to excellence in research, scholarly and artistic works.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, and as one of the senior leaders in the university, the University Librarian and Dean plays a central role in setting strategy and overall direction; advises the President, the Provost, and other Vice Presidents; works collaboratively with and supports other leaders to achieve university goals; uses influence to align the University Library with university priorities; and models institutional values and competencies.
With six locations across campus, the University Library is essential to students and researchers' success.
The University Library operates in an environment where its services and resources are multi-faceted, technologically rich, and continuously changing.
The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 115 faculty and staff members to meet and exceed the needs of a university that is a member of the U15 group of major research-intensive universities in Canada, one that welcomes more than 26,000 students from over 130 countries.
University Librarian and Dean, University Library The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is a world-class, research-intensive university that aims to set the standard for learning, research, scholarly and artistic works, and community engagement.
A full position profile is available at:
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Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Heather Fookes at ***
Posted Date:
6/26/2024
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The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve.
We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity.
If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships.
Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin:
Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy.
Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.
We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another.
Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
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