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Learning Outreach Librarian/Assistant Professor

History, Philosophy and Social Sciences, School of
Full-time
On-site
Pittsburg, Kansas, United States
Description

Pittsburg State University invites applications for the position of Learning Outreach Librarian.  Reporting to the Dean of Library Services, the duties of this position include the development and implementation of collaborative programs, innovative services, and outreach that meet varying user and academic program needs, with an emphasis on faculty, academic departments, and external partnerships.   

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform traditional librarian duties, including first-year instruction, reference, collection development, assessment, and academic department liaison; 
  • Facilitate collaborative and innovative service models in the library and with other campus units, including but not limited to the H.W. Smith Student Success Center, The Writing Center, and the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology; 
  • Participate in promoting and marketing library events, services, and programs; 
  • Assist library users and partners with information literacy, digital literacy, and Open Education Resources; 
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to library user services and programs that support student success; 
  • Develop LibGuides for subject specialties and explore options for embedding library resources in the academic learning management system; 
  • Explore opportunities for library participation in online, co-curricular, and open education resource courses; 
  • Engage in research, service, and professional development worthy of tenure and promotion as a faculty member of Pittsburg State University; 
  • Participate in university-wide committees and professional development opportunities. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • Masters degree in library and/or information science from an ALA accredited program.   
  • Effective communication, presentation and organizational skills.     
  • Demonstrated experience with web, digital and electronic library content, production, standards, and trends.   

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Strong customer service commitment.   
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience in an academic library or comparable institution.   
  • Experience with the assessment of information literacy and student learning outcomes.  
  • Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, faculty and staff in a changing environment 

 This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated appointment at the rank of assistant professor.  The successful candidate will demonstrate the capability and commitment to engage in research, service, and continued professional development worthy of promotion and tenure as a faculty member at Pittsburg State University.  

Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution serving the four-state region of Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. PSU enrolls 5500+ students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The institution has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. For more information, see: https://www.pittstate.edu.  

Pittsburg, with a population of approximately 19,000 residents, is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000 residents. Pittsburg is within a two-hour drive of Kansas City, Tulsa, Springfield, MO, and the Ozarks/Branson area. Air Travel is through Joplin Regional Airport, NW Arkansas Regional Airport, Springfield Airport, or Kansas City International Airport. For more information, see: https://www.pittks.org. 

 Screening Services (Background Checks):  Employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.

Job Type:  Unclassified

Salary: $50,000

Appointment Duration:  12 months

Application Documents Required*:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Names and Contact Details for Three (3) Professional References.
  • Transcript

Search Committee Chair: Beth Hendrickson (bhendrickson@pittstate.edu)

Open Until Filled with a first review date: September 18th, 2024.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.                  

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 



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