Assistant and/or Associate Professor of Library Science

6 days ago

Huntington, United States Marshall University Full time
Position Details

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Position Information

Banner Position Number
001636

Position Title
Assistant and/or Associate Professor of Library Science

Classification Title
Assistant Professor

Department
Library - MU2060

Job Description

Library Science Faculty will:

This is a 12 month librarian track position at the Assistant Professor / Librarian II or Associate Professor / Librarian III rank (rank to be assigned based on prior experience).
• Teach two or more courses MLS courses per semester within their subject area pending enrollment and program need
• Assist in the development and refinement of a graduate curriculum that meets American Library Association (ALA) standards,
• Work closely with MLS adjuncts, graduate assistants, and other student or extra help employees
• Assist the director with the ALA accreditation process
• Embed relevant assessment functions in all courses and help gather artifacts for the annual MU assessment reporting process and ALA accreditation requirements
• collaborate with the team overseeing student advising activities, internships, and placements
• assist the director and dean's office personnel with marketing and recruitment for the school, and
• fulfill other activities affiliated with the school's success as needed.

Library faculty positions in the state of West Virginia's University System are 12-month non-tenured appointments renewed annually through a peer-review retention process. This position will also be required to follow the University Library Faculty Handbook which includes active participation in faculty governance, university service, and creative, and scholarly activities. Traditional library duties in library systems or technical services may also be part of this faculty position based on the successful candidate's expertise and when needed.

Other Library Faculty Duties:
• function as a professional librarian with the skills and experience to perform routine library duties or lead a special project for one of the university library's departments
• work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently; assist in promoting teamwork among colleagues
• organize information, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in an effective and efficient manner
• exhibit command of classic information literacy and information technology skills, and
• demonstrate a commitment to campus participation in school and university committees, task forces, and other professional activities as required and requested.

Location
MU - Marshall University

Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education

An American Library Association (ALA) accredited master's degree in Library Science and an earned doctorate in Library Science or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered).

Experience

• Expertise in contemporary cataloging processes and the technology systems associated with national cataloging standards and networks.
• Experience teaching cataloging and related subjects at the graduate level in an ALA-accredited program for at least two years.

• Knowledge of learning management system platforms for the delivery of asynchronous and synchronous course content and electronic classroom activities (Marshall uses Blackboard Ultra).
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills, and a record of participation in the profession.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Second Masters degree

Experience
• Experience as a digital technical services librarian in an academic or public library environment.
• Experience working with the American Library Association for initial or reaccreditation of an established MLS program.
• Knowledge of assessment programming relating to MLS curriculum development, the ALA accreditation process, and annual reporting.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
MU1599F

Open Date
10/25/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

The search committee requests that three reference letters be submitted with your application. Please enter your references' information in the Reference Letter Submission section of the application. Your references will be notified via email to submit their reference letters to the search committee in our Applicant Tracking system.

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