Prospectus: Dean, Library and Learning Center for Teaching Innovation

FEBR UARY 2022

Dean, Library and Learning Center for Teaching Innovation

University of the Pacific C ALIF OR NI A'S FIR S T UNI V ER SI T Y University of the Pacific is a nationally

in California’s state capital is home to the

ranked comprehensive university and

McGeorge School of Law, the new School of

California’s first chartered institution of

Health Sciences and an array of graduate

higher learning. Established in 1851, Pacific

programs while the renowned Dugoni School

has nearly 6,100 students and nine schools

of Dentistry is based on the downtown

and colleges across three campuses in

San Francisco Campus. Pacific takes pride

northern California. The majority of students

in providing the highly personalized and

and the NCAA Division 1 athletics program

caring educational, social and residential

are based on the Stockton Campus, often

environments of a small college combined

cited as one of the nation’s most beautiful

with the choices and opportunities of a

college campuses. The Sacramento Campus

major comprehensive university.

Top 2%

14:1

In alumni earnings

Student/faculty ratio

(Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)

#

19

Best Universities in the West (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)

A B OU T PACIFIC

The university has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the nation.

University of the Pacific was established

rankings designate University of the

offering undergraduate, graduate

in 1851 as California's first chartered

Pacific as a Top 100 national university

and accelerated professional degree

institution of higher learning. It has a

and #19 Best University in the West.

programs: Arthur A. Dugoni School of

history of firsts including California’s first music conservatory and California’s first university to open its doors to women.

The university has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse cities in the nation with some of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the country. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education

University of the Pacific’s mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities.

We strive to accomplish this goal through nine schools and colleges

Dentistry, Benerd College (education), College of the Pacific (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, fine arts, performing arts), Conservatory of Music, Eberhardt School of Business, McGeorge School of Law, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, and Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.

Student Body Profile

909 Sacramento

4,480 Stockton

AS OF FALL 2021

3,306 Undergraduate 1,586 Professional

1,174 Graduate

677 San Francisco ENROLLMEN T BY C AMP U S

2% 52% Female

48% Male

0.3%

8.8% 35%

4.4%

UND ERGR ADUAT E E T HNICI T Y BR E AK DOW N American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian

21%

Black, non-Hispanic Hispanic/Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White, non-Hispanic Multi-ethnic

0.5% GEND ER

23

4%

International Unknown/Other

24%

AV ER AGE CL AS S SI Z E

14:1

S T UD EN T/ FACULT Y R AT IO

Student Life Pacific students receive personalized education in small class settings, allowing them to form meaningful relationships with professors and engage deeply in their field of study. In addition, students at University of the Pacific enjoy a vibrant campus life, with activities and events for a diversity of interests, including: Student Organizations: more than 150 student-led clubs

Greek Life: 11 social fraternities and sororities, 15

and organizations on the Stockton campus alone, in addition

professional fraternities; Multicultural Greek Council

to professional organizations across our three campuses NCAA Division I Sports: 10 women’s teams and seven men’s teams, competing in the West Coast Conference Arts and Culture: theatre productions in Long Theatre, concerts in Faye Spanos Concert Hall, exhibitions in Reynolds Art Gallery, movies in the Janet Leigh Theatre

Student Government Arts & Entertainment: provides exclusive and fun activities for students such as TigerLands, Brickyards, off-campus excursions and more Guest Speakers: recent presenters include former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, former

Athletic Recreational Activities: 11 active sport clubs,

Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Dr. Philip Ewell (music

variety of intramural sports

theory professor and author of “Confronting Racism and Sexism in American Music Theory”)

Our Values Our students come first in everything we do. Student impact is an important consideration in every decision we make.

We have high academic standards with a focus on teaching, scholarship and experiential learning.

We invest in individualized attention and long-term relationships that build human potential.

We are committed to learning from and enhancing our communities.

We share a sense of purpose and pride in what we accomplish together.

We respect all individuals and embrace the richness that our diversity brings to us as an educational community.

We recognize and honor differences, creativity and bridging what is distinct to create an inclusive environment.

We demonstrate integrity in our actions.

We strive to always do the right thing and hold ourselves and others accountable.

We demonstrate authentic respect for others and a willingness to engage in genuine discourse.

We seek to establish common ground and ways to connect with others.

We honor and value one another.

About Pacific's Libraries From accessing databases, journals, and e-books to 24/7 Chat with a Librarian, Pacific’s libraries provide extensive services across the Sacramento, Stockton and San Francisco campuses.

THE WILLIAM KNOX HOLT MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTER (STOCKTON CAMPUS) serves as an incubator of innovation that is a vital part of the Pacific student experience. This recently renovated space has been reimagined to include a variety of contemporary spaces to reflect how students learn. The transformation features a digital makerspace, a meditation and prayer area, a full-service Starbucks café, a student academic support services hub and a wide

SACRAMENTO CAMPUS AND LAW LIBRARY

range of study and collaboration spaces.

RITE AID INFORMATION COMMONS (STOCKTON CAMPUS)

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @PacificLibrary

@pacificlibraries

@UniversityofthePacificLibraries

The Opportunity Under the leadership of President Christopher Callahan,

Relations; and a new Dean for the School of Engineering

appointed July 2020, Pacific has the ambitious goal

and Computer Science.

of becoming the best student-centered comprehensive university in the nation within a decade. His focus includes the personalized learning that is a hallmark of Pacific, expanded real-life learning opportunities coupled with service to communities, accelerating the pace of innovation and becoming a model for diversity, equity and inclusion. To accelerate the university’s upward trajectory, Pacific recently appointed several new leaders in the areas of Enrollment Management; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Student Life; Development and Alumni

Now Pacific seeks its next leader, a forward-thinking and entrepreneurial Dean of the Library and Learning Center for Teaching Innovation. President Callahan, Provost Maria Pallavicini and the university community invite inquiries from and recommendations of candidates who are eager to imagine, craft and implement transformative innovation that nurtures information discovery, knowledge creation, curricular integration and multidisciplinary approaches to enhancing learning and teaching.

The Position The Dean is a thought leader, collaborator and catalyst for transformative innovation. The Dean is responsible for the strategic vision, direction and management of library resources and services to foster creativity and success in learning and teaching. The Dean will advance the university’s mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. Furthermore, the Dean will lead by:

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Developing visionary, energetic goals for the library

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Partnering with school/college deans to strategically

and learning center inclusive of teaching, learning,

contribute to the university’s enrollment, student

academic support, assessment and scholarship/

success, scholarship/research and innovative

research. Leading service units (access/discovery,

interdisciplinary and internationally oriented

technology/digital, academic support librarians and

educational programs.

faculty pedagogy development).

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Enhancing the intellectual vitality of the university

Advancing academic excellence promoting a culture

by promoting and developing resources for faculty

of diversity, equity and inclusion.

and student scholarship (including the scholarship of teaching and learning), entrepreneurial creativity,

Fostering innovation and forward-focused practices

collaborative projects and evolving approaches to

that maximize performance of personnel and use of

teaching and learning.

physical and virtual environments.

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Contributing to university cultivation of corporate and foundation relationships.

Position Qualifications MINIMUM Advanced degree (such as doctorate or MLS)

P R E FER R ED SK ILL S/ K N OW LEDGE AND E XP ER T ISE

or equivalent degree from an accredited

A record of successful administrative and/or

institution and an outstanding record of

leadership experience;

teaching and scholarly achievement.

Experience as a seasoned, decisive leader and Expertise in the evolving educational

diplomat with strong organizational and consensus-

technology landscape.

building skills, integrity, and the ability to inspire and

Minimum of five years (5) of progressive

lead faculty and staff with diverse interests;

administrative leadership and fiscal

A champion of faculty and staff eager to excel in

management experience.

teaching, assessment, research, and creative activities; A data-driven leadership style that employs the appropriate facts to inform decision making and manage both big picture and operational details; Well-developed fiscal management experience, both in establishing and implementing budgets along with a record in balancing resources with responsibilities within and across the institution.

President's House, Stockton Campus

Why work at Pacific?

Visit pacific.edu/jobs to learn more about what Pacific has to offer!

How to Apply University of the Pacific is currently accepting applications for this position. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter and current resume, as well as provide contact information for three professional references with their online application.

SUBMIS SION P OR TAL

R EQ UIR ED

Pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings Cover letter Current resume

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

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