AssistantAssociate Professor of Library Science and Founding Director
AssistantAssociate Professor of Library Science and Founding Director
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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 deans office with budgeting marketing fundraising and recruitment for the school and fulfill other activities affiliated with the schools management and success as needed. Library faculty positions in the state of West Virginias University System are 12month nontenured appointments renewed annually through a peerreview 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 candidates 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 librarys 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
