Research Support Librarian and Librarian Assistant or Associate Professor

Job ID: 237782
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) 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. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information
The KSU Library System is committed to supporting and furthering Kennesaw State University's mission of being a powerful, diverse, student-centered, and research-driven university. The Library System carefully cultivates resources, services, and spaces that enhance teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative endeavors for our users. These efforts focus upon supporting student success--especially advancing undergraduate programs, supporting the graduate programs, furthering research with relevance, and promoting lifelong learning.

The Department of Public Services supports the use and accessibility of Library System collections, spaces, and resources. We educate students, faculty, staff, and the broader community to enhance academic success and lifelong learning. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing an equitable experience when users enter our facilities or access our virtual spaces.

The Department of Public Services strives to enrich the student learning experience, facilitate research at all levels, and engage the community through innovative educational services and relevant technology.

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for twelve-month, non-tenure track Research Support Librarian and Librarian Assistant or Associate Professor faculty positions in the Kennesaw State University Library System beginning May 1, 2022. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with experience. The application deadline and start dates have been extended. The position is open until filled.

The position is under the general supervision of the Director of Research & Instructional Services and part of the Research & Scholarship Team. This position supports the university's R2 trajectory by providing critical support through the development of academic enrichment opportunities and partnerships, tailored advanced research support, information discovery source mastery, and creating digital research tools.

Because a number of classes take place on weekends or during the evenings, the position will occasionally be required to work during these times to serve the needs of the students. Although based primarily at the Kennesaw campus, this person may need to work at the Marietta campus or other affiliated locations.

Responsibilities
Librarianship duties include (80%):

Provide instruction in research and information literacy for both face-to-face and online classes Foster relationships with faculty to incorporate library instruction into courses in multifaceted ways Develop and maintain digital or physical instructional materials to support subject disciplines and individual courses Work with students to develop advanced level library research skills Develop academic enrichment opportunities to support advanced student and faculty research Develop and maintain partnerships with KSU units, departments, research consortium, centers, etc. that support student and faculty research efforts. Support university research teams' activities and initiatives. Maintain working knowledge of emerging trends in advanced research support

Service (10%)

Engage in KSU Library System service, KSU University service, and service to the library profession.

Scholarship (10%)

Participate in scholarship, research, and/or creative activity. Contribute to the development of the library profession and/or subject-specific discipline through scholarship, presentations, and publications.

Required Qualifications

An earned Master's in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program, or the foreign equivalent, or related field is required. Excellent presentation, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Instruction experience

Preferred Qualifications

Two years experience working as a librarian in an academic library or equivalent experience A record of professional service A record of developing scholarship within academic librarianship or subject specialty Knowledge of or experience providing data literacy, digital humanities, and/or STEM research support

Required Documents to Attach

Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Unofficial academic transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire) List of names and contact information for three references 1-2 page Statement of Librarianship Philosophy

Finalists will be invited to give a presentation on a topic to be determined.

Apply Before Date
This position is open until filled. The application deadline has been extended.

Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Ashley Dupuy, Department Chair of Public Services, adupuy@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-2560 or Ashley Hoffman, Search Committee Chair, Research Support Librarian, ahoffm18@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-2735.

For more information or questions about a faculty job posting, please contact Academic Affairs at facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at 877-251-2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Kennesaw State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or status as a protected Veteran. Kennesaw State University is a participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective October 15, 2007. Participant ID: 61415

Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf


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