Associate Dean, Library Technology
Core
Lead the portfolio of Library Technology, providing high-quality information systems and technology services to support research, teaching, and learning at McGill University.
Role type
Associate Dean, Library Technology (Tenure Track)
Builds
Digital initiatives, discovery services, digitization programs, digital preservation, and information technology services.
Domain
Higher Education / Academic Libraries / Library Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic leadership, management of librarians and IT professionals, digital strategy development, project management, stakeholder collaboration, grant writing, policy development, equity and inclusion advocacy.
Preferred skills
Experience in unionized environments, experience with emerging library technologies, experience in professional library associations.
Technologies
Digital preservation systems, discovery services platforms, library information systems.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of digitization strategies and programs; manage all information technology services and related policies; serve as primary liaison with University IT Services; develop proposals for funding and grants; represent the library at national and international conferences; foster a culture of innovation and collaboration within the technology team.
Seniority
Senior, strategic leadership & management