The William H. Hannon Library at Loyola Marymount University is seeking innovative, collaborative applicants with leadership experience in an academic library for the position of Associate Dean.
Information Sessions
We are hosting two online, webinar-format information sessions for prospective candidates to learn more about the position and the William H. Hannon Library.
- June 25 at 3pm PT (Register here)
- July 1 at 3pm PT (Register here)
Position Summary
The Associate Dean participates in all aspects of library-wide planning, personnel management, plans for new services, advocates for and implements DEIA initiatives, implements assessment and evaluation, and has oversight of daily library operations, reporting to the Dean of the Library. As a member of the Library Management Council, the Associate Dean works collaboratively to articulate the vision and strategic direction of the library and leads the execution and implementation of the library’s unit-level plan. The Associate Dean represents the Library Dean at meetings and events both on and off campus, prepares reports as needed, assumes responsibility for the library in the Dean’s absence, and leads other initiatives as required.
About the William H. Hannon Library
The William H. Hannon Library (http://library.lmu.edu) opened in 2009 and serves as the intellectual and cultural hub of the university. The Hannon Library was the recipient of the 2021 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award in the university category.
We share the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. We invite women, persons of color, LGBTQ and gender-nonconforming people, people living with disabilities, and/or individuals with other diverse life experiences and beliefs to apply.
Please read more about the library’s commitment to DEIA and our efforts at: library.lmu.edu/deia
View full position responsibilities and qualifications and apply here.
To ensure full consideration, please submit complete application materials by July 21, 2025. Application review will continue until position is filled.
The salary range for this position is $115,000 – $138,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
For more information about the position, please contact: Cynthia Becht / Co-Chair, Associate Dean Search Committee / cynthia.becht@lmu.edu / 310.338.2780