Director, Library and Information Services

Make a difference at one of Florida’s premier institutions for education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Florida Polytechnic University, ranked the No. 1 public college in the region by U.S. News and World Report, offers a unique working environment that encourages faculty and staff to be part of a culture that prizes collaboration, innovation, and the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure our students and University succeed. Florida Poly offers a small campus academic environment where students form connections with their faculty and peers as they pursue high-value degrees in engineering and applied sciences.

The University is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and equipment and two award-winning, architecturally distinct academic buildings. Its evolving curriculum, designed to meet the needs of industry and provide a life-long educational foundation for students, has helped the institution grow in prominence since its opening in 2014. Florida Poly’s deliberately small classes, affordability, and outstanding graduate outcomes have helped it earn recognitions such as being named a top value school, in the top 25 nationally for affordability, and in the top five best universities in the South for tech students. Accredited by ABET and SACSCOC, Florida Poly is educating some of the brightest minds in Florida and attracting standout talent from across the nation.

   

JOB TITLE

   

Director, Library and Information Services

   

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

   

Florida Polytechnic University, home to the nation’s first 100% digital academic library, seeks an energetic thought partner to help us grow the University Library’s impact in support of our distinctive mission as a STEM-focused, innovation-driven university.

The Director, Library and Information Services, serves as a strategic partner in advancing student learning, supporting faculty research and instructional excellence, and shaping the ethical and effective use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, across the curriculum. This position provides leadership for a fully digital library ecosystem that prioritizes access, discovery, and engagement, and aligns library collections and services with the University’s academic programs, student services, and research priorities. This role includes managing the Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute (FIPRI) library.

   

JOB DESCRIPTION

   

Responsibilities:

Digital Library Strategy and Innovation

• Advance and sustain a cohesive vision for a fully digital academic library that supports the University’s mission and academic priorities.
• Evaluate and implement emerging trends in digital librarianship, scholarly communication, and information technologies, including AI-enabled tools.
• Collaborate with the Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) and other partners to optimize access to shared digital resources and consortial services.

Student Learning and Academic Engagement

• Partner with faculty and academic units to integrate information literacy, digital literacy, and AI literacy into undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Design and deliver instructional support, workshops, and learning resources that enhance student research skills and critical evaluation of information.
• Develop online research guides, tutorials, and other digital learning objects to support student success in a flexible, online-first environment.

Collection Development and Research Support

• Align digital collections, databases, and scholarly resources with faculty research agendas and academic program disciplines.
• Provide consultative support to faculty and students related to research design, discovery strategies, data use, copyright, and open scholarship.
• Lead initiatives related to textbooks, affordability, and open educational resources to promote access and student success.

Faculty Instructional Development and Artificial Intelligence

• Collaborate with faculty to support instructional design and the integration of digital and AI-enabled tools into teaching and research.
• Support campus programming and guidance related to the ethical, transparent, and effective use of artificial intelligence in higher education.
• Remain current with innovations in artificial intelligence, educational technology, and digital scholarship to inform library services.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science program (or equivalent).
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in an academic library or higher-education setting.
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with digital collections, electronic resources, and online learning environments strongly preferred.
• Experience in a Florida public college or university system is desirable.
• Experience as a STEM librarian.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSAs:

• Demonstrated understanding of academic librarianship in a digital-first or fully digital environment.
• Strong commitment to student learning, faculty collaboration, and service excellence.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in information literacy, scholarly communication, educational technology, and artificial intelligence.
• Ability to design and deliver instructional and research support in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently initiate projects while also contributing effectively within collaborative and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with faculty, students, administrators, and external partners in support of institutional goals.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF LAW:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires a criminal background check, which may include a Level II screening as required by Florida Statute §435.04.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, occasional evening and weekend responsibilities may be required to support university events, instructional programming, faculty engagement activities, system implementations, or other institutional priorities. Flexibility may be necessary to meet the operational and strategic needs of the University Library and Information Services division.

LOCATION/WORK MODEL: Full-time/On-site

Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

TARGET HIRING SALARY:  $95,000, commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE:  The position may be open for 14 days; however, the review of applications will commence immediately.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
In addition to completing the online application, all applicants are required to upload the following as attachments to the application (preferably in PDF format).

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References

If any of these three items are not included, you will not be considered for the position.
References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

FLORIDA POLY BENEFITS INFORMATION

Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.

Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans. People First handles all new hire enrollments, coverage changes, premium administration, and dependent eligibility. Their Service Center is staffed Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, at 1-866-663-4735.

RETIREMENT

Florida Poly offers great options for retirement. From the required selection of a state plan to additional voluntary retirement plans, our employees have many opportunities to save and prepare for their future. Click Here for more information. 

OTHER BENEFITS

• Discounts & Perks

• Annual Leave

• • To help promote work-life balance, Florida Poly provides a generous leave program, which includes paid time off and paid holidays. Qualified employees may accrue 22 days of annual leave. In addition, the University observes the holidays listed in our University Holidays policy FPU-1.008.

• Sick Leave

• • Qualified employees may also accrue 12 days of annual sick leave and participate in our Sick Pool Program.

• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

EXPLORE LAKELAND FLORIDA

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING ATTACHMENTS:

 

Required attachments are listed on each posting.   Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered. 

 

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. 

 

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

  

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute §435.04.