ELUNA Content Working Group is hiring: Student Success Librarian in Wichita

The Wichita State University (WSU) Libraries invite applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or above with an anticipated start date in August 2024. Placement in rank is subject to review of scholarship and experience. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Engagement and Public Services.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates the development, scheduling, presentation, and assessment of the University Libraries’ workshop series, library instruction for the University’s First-Year Seminar, and library instruction for English composition courses for first-year students.
2. Engages with other campus units focused on student success for specific student populations, especially first-gen, first-year, and first-time in college students.
3. Serves as liaison librarian to selected programs and/or schools to be determined based on the candidate’s education and experience. Possible liaison assignments include College of Innovation and Design, College of Engineering, and College of Applied Studies (Education).
4. Provides research consultation and teaching in a variety of environments.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Education: A master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent.

Required Experience: Experience working in an academic or large public library.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a varied student population.
4. Potential to meet the University Libraries’ tenure and promotion requirements for librarianship, scholarship, and service at a level that would merit tenure and promotion.

Preferred Experience:

1. Experience coordinating library instruction activities in an academic library.
2. Experience providing research support and instruction.