The OSU Libraries and Press, Special Collections and Archives Research Center is seeking a Department Head.  This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Special Collections and Archives Research Center’s (SCARC) primary mission is to preserve and provide access to the OSU Libraries’ distinctive holdings of manuscripts, university records, historic photographs and maps, rare books, and other archival materials. SCARC is the repository for the university’s archives that document OSU’s history, several archival and rare book collections that focus on the history of 20th century science and technology, the Oregon Multicultural Archives and the Oregon State Queer Archives, established to document and tell the stories of Oregon’s diverse communities, and the Oregon Hops and Brewing Archives, which documents the long history of hops cultivation and research in Oregon and the more recent craft brewing industry. SCARC’s holdings also include robust collections in natural resources, especially forestry, agriculture, and wildlife conservation. SCARC’s active oral history program supports all of its collecting areas.

The Director provides strategic leadership and administrative support for the department’s operations including collection development, organization, maintenance and preservation of collections; reference and instruction; promotion and outreach services; collaborative development of digitization initiatives and projects; cultivation of donor relations; budget management; workflow coordination and human resources management; and operational management of the department’s physical facilities. The Director provides leadership and vision for innovative services and programs to a skilled team that includes various professional employee positions within a complex organization, including unionized, non-unionized, ranked faculty, classified staff, and fixed term professionals (2 tenured librarians, 2 ranked faculty, 4 professional faculty, 2 classified staff, and several high-achieving student workers, as well as 1 Programmer/Analyst within unit that works closely with SCARC). The Director serves as a point of contact for donors, academic and community users and visitors, vendors, library and university personnel, and a broad range of other library and archival organizations in matters relating to the acquisition, preservation and use of the Libraries’ specialized and unique collections.

The Director reports to the OSU Libraries and Press (OSULP) Dean and is a member of LAMP (Library Administration, Management and Planning team), and contributes to the overall planning and management of the OSU Libraries and Press. 

This is a tenured administrator position. Eligibility to be hired with tenure will be evaluated by the OSU Libraries Promotion and Tenure Committee; tenure is granted by the OSU Provost. 

25% Advocacy and Collaboration

25% Supervision

10% Service

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.

Although most of the work for this position will be in a campus office environment, conditions may require remote work. Work hours are generally within 8am to 5pm, though could include evening and weekend time for event hosting and participation, as well as responding to facilities needs outside of normal business hours. Some travel can be expected for attending off campus meetings, conferences, and donor visits.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 2/4/2022. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:  Natalia Fernández at natalia.fernandez@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-3653.

OSU is committed to the health of our local and global community. All employees and students are required to comply with the university’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Please visit https://covid.oregonstate.edu/ for additional information about OSU’s plans for safety and success, as well as options for compliance with the vaccination program.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

The anticipated starting salary will be $90,000-$105,000.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.