Job Posting: Assistant Director & Head, Research and Education (Virginia Commonwealth University)
The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the
position of Assistant Director and Head, Research and Education for the VCU Health Sciences
Library. The Assistant Director and Head, Research and Education will provide innovative,
collaborative leadership and overall management and administration of the Research and
Education department, including the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library, and lead
efforts to develop and deliver programming and outreach for the Health Sciences Library. The
department consists of six faculty liaison librarians, the Health and Wellness Librarian, two staff
members, and several student and hourly employees supporting both locations. In the absence of
the Associate Dean and Director, the Assistant Director and Head is responsible for the Health
Sciences Library. The successful candidate will join an exceptionally talented, culturally and
academically diverse community.
Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $90,000 annually. This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position. 12-month faculty benefits apply, including 24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans. Relocation assistance is available. Librarians are provided a generous professional development allowance. For more information about benefits, see the Faculty Benefits page. To apply for this position go to VCU Careers Site. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.