Learning Outreach LibrarianAssistant Professor
Learning Outreach LibrarianAssistant Professor
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Job Description
Pittsburg State University invites applications for the position of Learning Outreach Librarian/Assistant Professor. 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 firstyear 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 cocurricular 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 universitywide committees and professional development opportunities
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience
- 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 Education and Experience
- 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
Job Type: Unclassified Faculty Tenure Earning
Appointment length:12 months
Salary:$50000 annually
Screening Services (Background Checks):Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent onsatisfactory criminal background and sex offender checks.
Application Documents Required:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information (email and phone) of three professional references.
- Unofficial Transcript
*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload.
First Consideration Date: January 17 2025
Search Committee Chair: Beth Hendrickson
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.
Pittsburg State University is an accredited comprehensive statesupported institution serving the fourstate 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:
Pittsburg with a population of approximately 19000 residents is located in southeast Kansas about thirty miles from Joplin Missouri which has a metropolitan area population of about 60000 residents. Pittsburg is within a twohour 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: .
Employment Type
Full-Time
