Job description

Huntington, WV

Banner Position Number: 000764

Department: Library – MU2060

Job Description

This is a 12 month librarian track Assistant Professor / Librarian II or Associate Professor / Librarian III (rank commensurate on prior experience)

MLS Director Duties:

The director of the Library School will:

• coordinate the activities of the new school which includes developing and refining a graduate curriculum that meets American Library Association (ALA) standards,
• obtain and oversee MLS adjuncts, graduate assistants, and other student or extra help employees
• aid in establishing ALA accreditation candidacy and approval
• implement an embedded assessment program and provide recurring MU and ALA reports
• collaborate with the team overseeing student advising activities, internships, and placements
• teach two or more MLS courses per semester within their subject area pending enrollment and program needs
• assist the dean’s office with budgeting, marketing, fundraising, and recruitment for the school, and
• fulfill other activities affiliated with the school’s management and 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 public services, archives, library systems, or technical services may also be part of this faculty position based on the successful candidate’s expertise and when needed.

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.

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

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

• Contemporary research and instruction skills and proficiency using the technology associated with delivering public services.
• Experience teaching foundational courses in library science 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.

Education

Second master’s degree

Experience

• Experience working with the American Library Association for initial or reaccreditation of an established MLS program.
• Experience serving as a program director, chair, or other leadership position in an ALA-accredited MLS program.
• Knowledge of assessment programming relating to MLS curriculum development, the ALA accreditation process, and annual reporting.

Posting Number: MU1598F

Open Until Filled: Yes

How to apply

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.

Marshall University is an AA/EO employer dedicated to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students. Marshall is a recipient of a NSF-ADVANCE institutional transformation award, which seeks to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science and engineering careers. Marshall is also part of the NSF-LSAMP: Kentucky West Virginia Alliance for Minority Participation Project to increase both the total number of STEM degrees awarded and the number of STEM degrees awarded to underrepresented students. Successful women and minority applicants can benefit from these programs.