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The Cornell University Library (CUL) = seeks a Scientific Director for arXiv, a global repository of digital resea= rch papers in the sciences managed by the Library. The Scientific Director = will collaborate with the arXiv Program Director in overseeing the service = and work with arXiv staff and the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) in provid= ing intellectual leadership for the operation. The Director should be a fac= ulty member at a research university in one of the areas represented by arX= iv, and will assume this position as a part-time (0.3-0.5 FTE) administrati= ve position while retaining his or her underlying faculty position.<= /p>
See the arXiv organizational chart fo= r information about this position=E2=80=99s role within the arXiv team, esp= ecially the division of responsibilities with the arXiv Program Director: <= /span> arXiv Organizational Chart and Go= vernance Model . The <= /span> <= a href=3D"https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/arxivpub/arXiv+Public+Wiki= ?preview=3D/340902451/340902455/arXivPrinciplesMarch12.pdf" rel=3D"nofollow= ">arXiv Operating Principles , describes the prospective roles of CUL, SAB, and Member Advisory Board &= nbsp;and delineates the editorial, governance, and financial tenets of the = operation.
The arXiv team is located at the Corn= ell University Library in Ithaca, NY. Although proximity to Cornell is high= ly desirable, a telecommuting arrangement (with occasional on-site visits) = while the incumbent retains a faculty position in her/his home organization= will also be considered. This will be initially a one-year appointment wit= h the goal of renewal after assessing the position and arXiv=E2=80=99s lead= ership needs.
Specific duties include:
Provide intellectual and scientific leadership by serving as f= acilitator of the SAB, which acts as an advisory board in setting policies = and criteria for submission, moderation and administration, in collaboratio= n with the SAB chair;
Serve as the final arbiter for complex moderation decisions (e=
.g., when moderators disagree or if there is an author dispute);
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Contribute to strategic planning process representing the scie= ntific communities served by arXiv, including serving on the steering commi= ttee of the next generation arXiv (arXiv-NG);
Participate in setting system development (IT) priorities with= a focus on submission and moderation processes and arXiv-NG;
Work closely with the SAB members and subject advisory committ= ees to ensure smooth moderation processes, such as assisting them in recrui= ting moderators;
Liaise to arXiv=E2=80=99s Member Advisory Board (MAB) on scien= tific and SAB matters;
Advocate arXiv=E2=80=99s role in open access and represent arX= iv in disciplinary or scientific communication forums;
Contribute to the arXiv team=E2=80=99s grant writing and fundr= aising efforts.
Requirements
Tenured (or equivalent) scientist/faculty active in research i= n a main subject domain of arXiv =E2=80=93 physics, math, computer science,= etc.
Experience in some aspect of open access publishing for promot= ing scientific discovery
Familiarity with arXiv and interest in collaborating with the = arXiv team and SAB in improving and advancing the operation
Understanding of the needs, norms, practices, and priorities o= f the scientific communities served
Interest in scientific communication and evolving practices, p= olicies, and technologies
Experience and skills in building positive and productive part= nerships with scientists, staff, and other stakeholders
Excellent communications and presentation skills
Application Process
Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae= and a letter of application that addresses the responsibilities and requir= ements. Review of applicants will begin immediately, and will continue unti= l the position is filled. For fullest consideration, please express interes= t by April 15, 2017. For additional information and application process, please contact: =
Oya Y. Ri=
eger, arXiv Program Director, Cornell University Library, oyr1@cornell.edu
Professor Dave Morrison, Chair, arXiv Scientif=
ic Advisory Board, drm@physic=
s.ucsb.edu
= Information about arXiv:  = ;  = ; arXiv Public Wiki