Post date: February 18, 2026

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library Operations, the Oklahoma State University Libraries seeks a dynamic Department Head to lead the Research and Learning Services (RLS) unit, a dedicated team of eight faculty librarians who strengthen their communities through thoughtful engagement with information systems, services that directly impact the campus community, innovative scholarship, and ethical practices.

This tenure-track position will provide strategic direction and agile leadership for research and learning support services, which encompasses innovative information literacy services for first-year and transfer students, undergraduates, and graduate students; the subject specialist and liaison program; and a robust initiative for scholarly communications, data management services, and research engagement.

The successful candidate will foster relationships with other library and university departments. This collaborative approach will be instrumental in planning and delivering new initiatives, growing partnerships, and enhancing access to library services in response to the evolving university and higher education landscape. A strong emphasis on the mentorship of faculty librarians is integral to this role.

Salary: $92,000 annually

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