***Priority consideration date extended to Sunday, July 27, 11:50 pm.*** 

Due to recent transitions and strategic planning, the University of Missouri-Kansas City Libraries are seeking to hire both an Assistant Dean of Special Collections & Archives and a Head of LaBudde Special Collections at this time. Our intention is to recruit for, hire, and onboard these positions as a cohort. It is our hope that these positions can complement each other in skill sets and complete the team in the Special Collections & Archives (SCA) Division where levels of experience range from emerging professionals to well experienced librarians. 

Assistant Dean of Special Collections and Archives 

The University of Missouri-Kansas City Libraries are seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Dean of Special Collections and Archives. The Assistant Dean serves as a member of the Deans’ Leadership Group and works collaboratively with the Dean and the Associate Dean of Library Services to articulate the vision and strategic direction of the Libraries and to implement the Libraries’ strategic plan. Together, they develop and manage the Libraries budget according to established standards and practices. This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track, ranked benefit-eligible faculty librarian appointment, has supervisory responsibilities, and reports to the Dean of Libraries. 

Salary will be commensurate with rank and qualifications, and the anticipated hiring range for this position is $75,000-$100,000. See the full job posting for more details and to apply. Applications received by Sunday, July 27, 2025, will be given priority consideration. 

Head of LaBudde Special Collections 

The University of Missouri-Kansas City Libraries are seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Head of LaBudde Special Collections (LSC). The Head of LaBudde Special Collections is responsible for the direction, administration, operations, and long-term planning for the Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. The position provides guidance and support for print-based archival processing and collections management for the Special Collections and Archives (SCA) Division. The position facilitates access to archival and rare book collections by providing expertise on archival arrangement, description, bibliographic access, preservation, storage, and security of special collections materials held in the UMKC University Libraries. The position oversees collections management activities by overseeing departmental workflows and collaborating with fellow department heads on establishing SCA divisional priorities and policies. In addition to these responsibilities, the position monitors trends and developments in rare book and archives management and recommends appropriate adoption and implementation of new technologies and methods for access, organization, and preservation. This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track, ranked benefit-eligible faculty librarian appointment, has supervisory responsibilities, and reports to the Assistant Dean of Special Collections and Archives.  

Salary will be commensurate with rank and qualifications, and the anticipated hiring range for this position is $57,500-$90,000. See the full job posting for more details and to apply. Applications received by Sunday, July 27, 2025, will be given priority consideration. 

About UMKC University Libraries

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds – a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The university is located in a Kansas City metropolitan area that is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America with a population of more than 2.4 million. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive.

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