Pittsburg State University is hiring: Learning Outreach Librarian/Assistant Prof

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 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

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: $50,000 annually

Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on satisfactory 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(bhendrickson@pittstate.edu)

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, 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: 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.