Dean of University Libraries

Located in North Carolina's third-largest city, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro ( UNCG) is a diverse, learner-centered public research university serving more than 19,000 students and employing approximately 2,500 faculty and staff across eight colleges and schools. Founded in 1891 as one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNCG offers a broad academic portfolio and is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, access, and affordability.
Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both high research activity and community engagement, UNCG is ranked No. 1 in North Carolina for affordability by The New York Times and social mobility by The Wall Street Journal. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, UNCG supports more than $77.4 million in research and creative activity and contributes over $1 billion annually to the Piedmont Triad economy.

The University Libraries are the crossroads of knowledge at UNCG - at the center of teaching, learning, and research. University Libraries faculty and staff support the UNC Greensboro community by promoting learning, student success, creativity, research, and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment. The University Libraries' collections span print, electronic, and streaming formats, including more than one million printed books, three million eBooks, 125,000 eJournals, and approximately 300,000 streaming films and audio files. The libraries recorded 7.6 million uses of print and electronic materials and welcomed more than 200,000 in-person visitors last year. The Library Catalog brings together holdings from the Main Library, Harold Schiffman Music Library, and Teaching Resources Center, along with access to Special Collections, Rare Books, and University Archives. The Main Library is currently undergoing a $98 million renovation funded through a state capital allocation, with completion anticipated in 2028. This transformation presents an opportunity for collaborative strategic planning to shape post-renovation services and resources. As of 2026, naming opportunities have also been established to support fundraising for specific post-renovation needs.

The Dean of Libraries leads the libraries in its mission to promote learning and student retention and inspire creativity and enhance research and collaboration in a diverse and innovative environment. Guided by a strategic vision, the Dean promotes the Libraries within the university and larger community. The Dean of Libraries is the chief administrator for the Walter Clinton Jackson Library, the Harold Schiffman Music Library and its library catalog also includes the holdings of the Teaching Resources Center, and the Intercultural Resource Center. The Dean of University Libraries reports directly to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor and is responsible for the successful administration of the Libraries in accordance with all policies and procedures of UNCG and the UNC system office. The Dean of the University Libraries serves on the Provost's Council.

UNC Greensboro has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment.

Confidential inquiries and nominations may be directed to the Executive Search team at executivesearch@northcarolina.edu.

To apply, please visit HERE to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position remains open until filled.