Librarian/Assistant Prof

Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
Reporting to the Head of Research, Instructional and Engagement Services, (RIES) invites applications for an Assessment and User Experience Librarian to lead our growing culture of assessment. This is a twelve-month, tenure-track assistant professor librarian position responsible for assessment efforts for the RIES unit and assessment efforts throughout the library for engagement activities related to strategic priorities and academic success. Offering library faculty and staff training and consultation on assessment strategies, this position supports data analysis, and will work within a highly collaborative library environment to ensure development of effective student-centered programs, library spaces and services. The ideal candidate will be committed to cross-functional librarianship and will demonstrate commitment in an inclusive climate.

Responsibilities are not limited but include providing data for the integration of assessment and evidence-based decision-making for projects and engagement activities. The position will also be responsible for developing best practices to support the development of innovative, student-centered services and collections and for analyzing and improving the effectiveness of service points and the use of library spaces for academic success.

This position will also serve as a liaison to an assigned academic department and Center of Excellence, providing information literacy and library instruction in virtual and in-person classroom settings and developing and maintaining supplemental instructional resources such as subject guides in support of Library Services' information literacy and library instruction programs.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The mission of F. D. Bluford Library is to support and advance teaching, learning, and
research at N.C. A&T through user-focused services, technologies, and physical and
virtual learning spaces. We ensure individuals have access to globally trusted information
resources that equip them with the knowledge to provide solutions to society's challenges.

The library serves more than 13,500 students, over 650 faculty, and the residents of the
Piedmont Triad region. The library is a select depository for federal and state publications.
Open 24 hours a day, excluding weekends, library users have access to over a million print
and electronic resources, technology-enhanced group study rooms, over 200 computer
workstations, a makerspace, Podcasting and green rooms with wireless access throughout
the building, mobile Internet devices, and archives that document the history of the University,
and the region.
Minimum Requirements
· A master's degree from an ALA-Accredited program in library and/or information science
· Demonstrated ability to question and think strategically; excellent oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated ability in utilizing multiple assessment strategies to enhance user experiences from engagement activities and instructional sessions.
· Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others for library project management
· Demonstrated commitment to professional development in the areas of librarianship, professional activities and service

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Demonstrated ability in planning engaged library programs with multiple participants across an academic platform.
Demonstrated knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis methodologies
Demonstrated experience in assessment of library services and programming

Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title Librarian/Assistant Prof
Position Number 003791
Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track Yes
FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division Research, Instructional, and Engagement Services
Organizational Location Library Services
Organizational Unit Research, Instructional, and Engagement Services
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA2213

Open Until Filled Yes