January 27, 2025
National search begins for dean of K-State Libraries
Submitted by the Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost announces a national search for the next dean of K-State Libraries at Kansas State University. The university has engaged the services of Buffkin / Baker, an executive search firm, to support the search committee with the process.
The successful candidate is a collaborative leader and prominent advocate who understands and provides the strategic direction necessary to meet the evolving role of libraries in the 21st century within a public research university setting. The dean will provide strategic leadership and vision crucial in the support of the strategic initiatives and intellectual core of the university. The dean reports directly to Provost and Executive Vice President Jesse Perez Mendez and serves as a member of the Academic Leadership Council and Deans Council.
The dean will work collaboratively with partners across the three campuses and nine colleges to develop a broad and synergistic alignment of library services supporting the continuing transformation of K-State Libraries as a center encouraging student research, academic excellence and collaboration in a technologically rich environment. Student learning and success should be at the forefront of the new dean's priorities, while also promoting and supporting an increase in research, scholarship and engagement across the university as K-State pursues its strategic goal to become a next-generation land-grant university by 2030.
The full position announcement, including required qualifications, may be found on the provost's website.
Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For fullest consideration, application materials should be received no later than March 7.
Candidates should provide a letter of application describing their interest and qualifications for the position, current vita and five references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Nominations and application materials should be sent electronically via email to Martin Baker and Chelsie Whitelock of Buffkin / Baker at ksudeanofag@buffkinbaker.com.
Campus interviews are anticipated to begin in April.