Assistant/Associate Professor – Education and Psychology Librarian

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor – Education and Psychology Librarian
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: Milner Library
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

Illinois State University’s Milner Library is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Education and Psychology Librarian for a tenure-track position. Reporting to the Head of Liaison Services in the Public Services unit, the Education and Psychology Librarian will serve as the library liaison to the departments of Educational Administration & Foundations and Special Education in the College of Education and the department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences, which offers curricular programs ranging from undergraduate through doctoral. The Education and Psychology Librarian will:

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  Design, plan, conduct, and assess library instruction while fostering and maintaining strong instructional ties with relevant areas

  
  


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  Participate in general and specialized reference and research services; also provide in-depth consultation with faculty and students in liaison departments

  
  


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  Oversee relevant classifications for education and psychology, including purchasing, deaccessioning, and budgetary management for the fund codes attached to that portion of the collection; collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Librarian on collections as appropriate

  
  


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  Act as the primary contact to the library for the administrators, faculty, staff, and students in liaison departments; provide proactive support for research and scholarly communication and communicate about library matters, resources, services, etc. · Contribute scholarly and creative output and service sufficient for tenure/promotion

  
  


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  Develop and maintain digital learning objects for subject areas · Incorporate emerging and current technologies into library practice

  
  


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  Demonstrate commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion

  
  This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position. Milner Library faculty have responsibilities in the areas of librarianship (75%), scholarly and creative activities, and service (25%) as outlined in the Illinois State University Faculty Appointment, Salary, Promotion and Tenure Policies and Milner Library’s College and Department Faculty Status Committee’s Criteria for Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure.

Additional Information

Illinois State University, IllinoisState.edu, was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at IllinoisState.edu/PointsofPride.

Bloomington-Normal: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus. For more information on our community, visit visitbn.org.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

The salary starts at $68,000 (minimum) and is commensurate with qualifications and experience, including 24 vacation days and 11 paid holidays per year.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree from an American Library Association-accredited program or an ALA-recognized international equivalent


• Strong public services focus demonstrated through commitment to partnerships and collaborative work with relevant stakeholders


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong instructional skills in the classroom


• Ability to foster research skills in others through reference and consultation


• Experience or training in collection development


• Ability to learn and adapt to rapidly changing technologies and methods, such as working with online and distance learners


• Scholarly activity or interest through outlined research agenda and/or output

Preferred Qualifications

• An undergraduate and/or graduate level degree in PreK-12 education, education administration, special education, psychology, or related field


• Professional experience as an education or social sciences liaison in an academic library and/or in general education, education administration, special education, or psychology


• Experience supporting graduate student research, particularly at the doctoral level


• Familiarity with tests and measures relevant to psychology and special education


• Knowledge of emerging trends in education and psychology publications and practices

Work Hours

Varies

Proposed Starting Date

07/01/2025

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter
C.V. or resume
References (at least three professional references with email addresses and phone numbers)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Review of applications will begin November 15th, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Caitlin Stewart, Cjstew1@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.