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Director of Research and Instructional Services and Librarian Associate Professor

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, GA

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Academic Home Department:Library Public ServicesPosting Job Title:Director of Research and Instructional Services and Librarian Associate ProfessorRecruitment Type:Non-Tenure Track Position Details

Full Time Faculty Rank:Librarian Associate ProfessorArea of Specialty-Discipline:public servicesAdministrative/Distinguished Title - Working Title if applicable:Director of Research and Instructional ServicesPosition Status:Regular FacultyTenure Track Status:Non-Tenure TrackTerms of Employment:12-MonthContract Type:Full-timeDate Position Available:12/01/2019 Position Qualifications/Responsibilities

Position Qualifications - Responsibilities:

Distinguishing Features of this Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Department Chair for Public Services, the KSU Library System seeks a dynamic, collegial, flexible, service-oriented, and collaborative middle-level leader for a multi-campus library system. We seek a leader who strongly believes in striving for excellence, developing a learning organization, and continuous professional development for all employees.

This leader will have a focus on student success and providing excellence in patron-centered services for the Research and Instructional Services Unit. As a member of KSU Library System’s highly collaborative and collegial organization, the selected individual will have a demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in academic public services and undergraduate research support.
This includes multiple reference service models, information literacy instruction, distance-learning support, services tailored to different undergraduate population groups, project planning, and assessment.

This individual will have the ability to provide leadership, mentorship, and vision for the Research and Instructional Services Unit including developing and implementing creative, cost-effective, and efficient services.

The home location for this position is the Kennesaw Campus; however, this individual will be expected to spend time at the Marietta Campus and other KSU sites as needed.

This position requires working a minimum of 40 hours a week and a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends, at the various KSU learning sites as needed.

Major Responsibilities:
Librarianship and Unit Leadership Expectations (90%)

1)Leadership: Lead the Research and Instructional Services Unit with contributions that support excellence in collections, facilities, organizational development, and services to meet the needs of library users, while improving the Unit’s overall effectiveness and efficiencies of operations. Participate in the KSU Library System’s Senior-Officer-Present Program. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleague

2)Supervision: Supervise, train, guide, and mentor Research and Instructional Services Unit personnel in prioritization, establishing workloads, and setting expectations in compliance with national standards and best USG practices. Identify, develop, and advocate for training and professional development opportunities for Unit. Participate in librarian and staff annual reviews.

3)Policy and Procedures Development: Gather, review, write, update, and post policies and procedures for the Research and Instructional Services Unit with appropriate input from library administration and other Units.

4)Strategic Planning: Lead and guide the Research and Instructional Services Unit in the strategic planning process for both the Unit and for all Unit programs, such as reference services.

5)Assessment: Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment Librarian, and Library Administration to create, analyze, update, plan, and evaluate the contributions of the Unit regarding KSU Library System’s Strategic Plan, KSU Library System’s Annual Report, SACSCOC / accreditation reports, Improve KSU, and the annual collection of academic library statistics for ACRL and other requestors.

6)Teamwork: Communicate and collaborate with other Units, library staff, and Library Administration to improve and expand services for students and faculty. Foster a culture of excellence in services and facilitating the work of others.

7)Representation: Represent the Research and Instructional Services Unit / Library at meetings as appropriate. Communicate effectively with users, vendors, other KSU units, and outside entities

8)Promotion Criteria: Ability to meet established expectations for library promotion. Responsible for mentoring and guiding direct reports in understanding and working towards these criteria.

9)Professional Development: Ability to be self-directed with creating their customized professional development annually while helping their direct reports in the yearly development of professional development plans.

10)Liaison Program: Participate in the Undergraduate faculty liaison program as a member of a specific subject team, which can include collection development, outreach, and instruction.

11)Reference: Provide research assistance (in person, by phone, via chat, or other communication modes) to students and other members of the KSU community.

Service (5%)
Perform KSU Library System service, KSU University service, and library profession service for an average of approximately 60 hours annually.

Scholarship (5%)
Participate in scholarship, research, and creative activity appropriate at the rank of Librarian Associate Professor, with the approval of your supervisor and Library Administration. Produce annually evidence that scholarship, research, and creative activity have been professionally published, presented, reviewed, or shared.

Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):

Required Education – Experiences – Skills. Note: these items should be addressed in cover letter and / or vitae.

Required Qualification:
1.Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program or the foreign equivalent.
2.Minimum three years of successful and increasingly responsible professional experience.
3.Experience supervising, mentoring, and training.
4.Demonstrated exceptional written, oral, presentation, teaching, analytical, organizational, team management, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate appropriately within, and outside of, the library.
5.Experience working collaboratively with multiple constituencies, including, but not limited to: students, instructional faculty, university staff, and librarian peers. Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
6.Working knowledge of current and emerging professional library principles, methods, procedures, and best practices especially in relation to information literacy instruction, reference, first-year student success, and upper-division undergraduate student needs.
7.Aptitude for detailed work and multitasking in addition to strong analytical, organizational, team management, project planning, and team-building skills.
8.Ability to meet library faculty standards for librarianship, job performance, scholarship, service, and professional development at the Librarian Associate Professor rank.
9.Creativity in problem-solving.
10.Working knowledge of Office suite applications including spreadsheets.

Desired Qualifications
1.Five years of successful and increasingly responsible professional experience in an academic library.
2.Two years supervisory experience of other librarians.
3.Project management and workflow analysis experience.
4.Experience working in a consortia environment with a shared ILS.
5.Experience working with vendors that provide reference and instructional services such as chat reference.
6.Evidence of publication and / or professional presentation in a library discipline.
7.Completion of a second Master’s degree or doctoral degree actively in process.
8.Experience working with multicultural student populations.

Application Procedure

Application Deadline Date:10/31/2019Questions About Position Opening:

Dr. Linda Marie Golian-Lui
Associate Dean
lgolianl@kennesaw.edu
1-470-578-6199

Search Committee Chair:
Cheryl Stiles
cstiles@kennesaw.edu
1-470-578-6003

Additional Information for Applicants

$60,000 annual salary base for Library Associate Professor Duties plus $10,000 annual stipend for Research and Instructional Services leadership duties.

Salary is firm and non-negotiable.

Must be able to meet the standards for Library Associate Professor Rank.

Rank is non-negotiable.

This is a non-tenure track faculty position.

Open until filled. Completed applications received by October 31, 2019 given first consideration.

Applicants invited to come for a campus interview will be asked to provide a writing sample in advance of campus visit and will give a presentation on a topic to be determined during campus interview.

Applicants must use the KSU Online application process. No printed applications can be accepted. All applicants must provide the following:

1) Cover letter

2) Curriculum vitae

3) Unofficial transcripts (Note: you can only
do one submission in the online system. Please scan transcripts from several institutions into one document for submission).

4) The electronic application will request information for 3 references. (Please note: KSU’s online job application system will notify these references electronically for letters of reference. Please do not supply these letters yourself in the online application process).

5) Two-page librarianship philosophy statement. Please insert this information into the teaching philosophy section of the online application system.

Application Instructions Posting Details

KSU Faculty Posting Number:000775USG Applicant Clearing House Position ID:44017Departmental/College Overview:

For more information about the KSU Library System, including faculty governance and promotion guidelines, Bylaws and Workload documents please visit http://www.kennesaw.edu/library/

Kennesaw State University Campus and Location:

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

EEO Statement:

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Letter of Application
  2. Current Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
  4. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
  5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents

    Organization

    Founded in 1963, Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest in the University System of Georgia with more than 22,500 undergraduate and graduate students representing 142 countries.

    KSU is located just northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County near historic Kennesaw Mountain, allowing students to experience the best of Atlanta while enjoying the serenity of a 384-acre, beautifully landscaped pedestrian-friendly campus.kennesaw_state_university1.jpg

    Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), KSU offers 70 bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs including undergraduate degrees in education, health, business, the humanities, the arts, science and math and graduate degree programs in nursing, business, information systems, conflict management, public administration, education and professional writing. The university’s expanding doctoral programs currently offer a Doctorate of Education in Leadership for Learning, Doctorate of Business Administration and Doctorate of Nursing.

    Additionally, nursing students from Kennesaw State have one of the highest passing rates on the statewide licensing exam and are highly sought-after in the medical community, while the College of Education is the second-largest preparer of teachers in the state. The Executive MBA program, housed in the Coles College of Business, is the second-largest program in the country and has been recognized by BusinessWeek.

    kennesaw_state_university2.jpgKSU’s national reputation has gained steam and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the past two years as an “Up-and-Coming Masters University in the South,” ranking among the top ten (8th) in the 2010 issue of “America’s Best Colleges.” In addition, the university’s First-Year Experience has been named an “Academic Program to Look For” by U.S.News for seven consecutive years and was named one of 12 founding institutions in a project called "Foundations of Excellence in the First Year of College."

    The university has committed itself to expanding the global experience of students, faculty and staff through its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), known as the "Global Learning for Engaged Citizenship" initiative, which began in 2007. This program focuses on increasing opportunities for international learning experiences. In spring 2009, KSU awarded its first Global Engagement Certification to graduate and undergraduate students. This certification recognizes students’ achievements in learning global perspectives and developing intercultural skills.

    As a destination campus, KSU offers students plenty of opportunities to experience campus life by participating in more than 150 student groups and organizations, including student government, sororities and fraternities, club and intramural sports, social and special-interest organizations, student publications and honor societies.

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    In 2009, the Kennesaw State Owls completed a reclassification from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I, competing in the Atlantic Sun Conference. During the transition from 2005-2009, KSU teams have won six Atlantic Sun Conference tournaments in five sports, including men’s indoor and outdoor track, women’s soccer, softball and cross-country.

    Kennesaw State University has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country by the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “2009 Great Colleges to Work For.” KSU was recognized among the top 10 schools in six categories – confidence in senior leadership, teaching environment, collaborative governance, professional/career development programs, physical work space conditions and post-retirement benefits.

    Kennesaw State was originally established by the University System of Georgia as Kennesaw Junior College serving 1,000 students. The college became a four-year institution in 1976 and was named Kennesaw College in 1977. In 1988, on its 25th anniversary, it was named Kennesaw State College and in 1996 became Kennesaw State University.

    Company info
    Telephone
    470-578-6000
    Location
    1000 Chastain Road
    Kennesaw
    GA
    30144
    US

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