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Please complete the required application fully and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for four (4) current professional references.

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: PG193961EP

Working Title: Data Science Teaching Librarian

Anticipated Hiring Range: $77,000 minimum

Work Schedule: University Business hours are Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM. The Libraries supports flexible work arrangements based on departmental and operational needs. This position will require frequent onsite work.

Job Location: North Carolina

About the Department

Join the NC State University Libraries and help us create adventurous, innovative services and library spaces that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus offers access to advanced technologies that enable revolutionary ways to see and use information. The D. H. Hill Jr. Library serves the main campus and combines tradition and innovation, housing special collections alongside vibrant, experiential spaces for making, digital media creation, data analysis, visualization, and collaboration.

The NC State University Libraries invites applications for the position of Data Science Teaching Librarian. The Data & Visualization Services (DVS) department helps students and researchers develop critical data science and visualization skills through expert consultation, workshops, and classroom instruction. The department supports a wide range of data lifecycle activities including data collection, discovery, access, evaluation, cleaning, preprocessing, transformation, modeling, analysis, geospatial techniques, and visualization.

The Data Science Teaching Librarian designs, develops, and delivers training sessions on data and visualization topics. They coordinate the DVS open workshop series and/or instruction program, including creating and documenting procedures, tracking completion of assessment needs, reviewing and assessing offerings, and developing outreach strategies. They conduct outreach to engage with faculty, campus groups, and external partners to support the university’s data and visualization needs. They provide consultative support for students, faculty, and researchers on data science and visualization topics.

Minimum Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience developing and delivering instruction, workshops, or training on data topics and/or tools
• Proficiency with at least one application or programming language for preparing, analyzing, or visualizing data
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technical skills and tools
• Knowledge of the provision of data services in academic environments
• Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being
• Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and contribution to the library profession
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python, R, and/or other programming languages for data transformation, analysis, and visualization
• Knowledge of instructional design and pedagogical principles for teaching data topics
• Experience working in an academic library

Application Instructions

Please complete the required application fully and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for four (4) current professional references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.