Hybrid Associate Dean, Research & Learning Services

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

26 vacation days? — see benefits

Relocation incentive available

Job summary

The University of Washington Libraries invites applications for the Associate Dean, Research and Learning Services, at the rank of Associate Librarian or Librarian, with an anticipated start in Q1 2027. UW librarians have an annual service period of 12 months.

The role is eligible for hybrid work (on campus and remote) and offers a competitive salary and supplements based on rank and experience. The Associate Dean, RLS, provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for a large

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in large academic/research libraries.
• Experience in strategic planning and change management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and operational leadership for Research & Learning Services.
• Lead a diverse workforce and develop leadership capacity.
• Engage campus stakeholders to advance research, teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Communication

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Partnership building

Education

MLS/MLIS or equivalent

Job description

The University of Washington Libraries invites applications for the Associate Dean, Research and Learning Services, at the rank of Associate Librarian or Librarian, with an anticipated start in Q1 2027. UW librarians have an annual service period of 12 months.

The role is eligible for hybrid work (on campus and remote) and offers a competitive salary and supplements based on rank and experience. The Associate Dean, RLS, provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for a large