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Assessment and Communications Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor
Job ID: 248910
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 a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track Assessment and Communications Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor faculty position in the Kennesaw State University Library System that begins in January 2023.
Rank and salary are firm.
The majority focus of the position will be strategically crafting and communicating the outward message of the KSU Library System services, resources, and events to students and faculty.
Because several events 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 and faculty. Although based on the Kennesaw campus, the person may need to work out of the Marietta campus or other affiliated locations occasionally.
Responsibilities
Librarianship (85 %)
- Provide research, reference, and collection development assistance (in person, via chat, or other communication modes) to the KSU community as needed.
- Assist with the creation, marketing, collection, and implementation of findings from library surveys, the Library Annual Report, and other activities.
- Conducts assessment studies aligned with strategic objectives for the KSU Library System, including collaboration with colleagues on unit-specific projects
- Leads assessment initiatives for the Library System, such as the Academic Program Reviews
- Develop, implement, maintain, plan, manage, edit, and assess professional and strategic marketing materials, workflows, communications, projects, social media, and events that require substantial attention to details with a focus upon increasing awareness and engagement of the KSU Library System’s collections, services, and spaces by students and faculty.
- Support our communication and partnership with campus entities such as the Office of Strategic Communications, Institutional Research, and the Office of Research
- Perform subject specific professional work including faculty outreach and assessment as needed.
- Work with KSU’s Institutional Research to effectively communicate library influence on student Recruitment, Retention, Progression, and Graduation (RRPG)
Service (10%)
- Engage in KSU Library System service, KSU University service, and/or service to the library profession.
Scholarship (5%)
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 degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Librarianship and Information Science, or a master level equivalent accredited program recognized by the American Library Association. Graduating students in December 2022 are eligible to apply; degree must be earned by start date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise with Adobe Cloud, Microsoft Suite software, and social media
- An undergraduate degree in communications or other relevant educational background
- Experience in academic libraries
- Experience in library assessment of services, programming, and/or resources
- Experience with marketing services, collections, and/or events
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with evidence of strong attention to detail
- Evidence of effective project management, scheduling experience, and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience or coursework in assessing library services, spaces, and/or events
- Demonstrated interest in strategic storytelling and brand identity
- A record of professional service
- A record of scholarly publications and/or conference presentations which candidates will be measured
Proposed Salary
Annual salary of $52,476.
Required Documents to Attach
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts and/or international equivalency evaluations (Official Transcripts and Official International Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
- A 1-2 page librarianship philosophy statement (Upload as Teaching Philosophy)
Finalists will be invited to give a presentation on a topic to be determined
Apply Before Date
For full consideration, please apply by October 3, 2022. This position is open until filled.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact the following:
Director of Engagement and Assessment Services and Assessment and User Experience Librarian, Manda Sexton, [email protected], 470-578-6511
Search Committee Co-Chairs:
Kristina Clement, [email protected], 470-578-2791
Chelsee Dickson, [email protected], 470-578-7639
For more information or questions about a faculty job posting, please contact Academic Affairs at [email protected]. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at 877-251-2644, or by email at [email protected].
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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