Job Title:
Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo
Physical Location:
Kent Campus - Kent, OH
Salary:
Basic Function:
THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY, A CARNEGIE R1 INSTITUTION, INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR A FULL-TIME, NON–TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN PUBLIC LIBRARIANSHIP AT THE RANK OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / LECTURER, BEGINNING FALL 2026.
Additional Basic Function – if applicable:
THE SCHOOL OFFERS A NATIONALLY-RANKED, ALA-ACCREDITED MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (MLIS) DEGREE AND IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-ENGAGED INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS AND LIBRARY ADVOCATES. WE SEEK A DYNAMIC EDUCATOR WITH EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC LIBRARIANSHIP AND A STRONG COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE LIBRARY SERVICES.
Examples of Duties:
Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:
TEACH GRADUATE COURSES IN PUBLIC LIBRARIANSHIP, WHICH MAY INCLUDE:
- PUBLIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, OUTREACH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES
- PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES FOR DIVERSE POPULATIONS
- YOUTH, TEEN, AND/OR ADULT SERVICES
- INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM AND PUBLIC LIBRARY ETHICS
- INFORMATION LITERACY
- COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
- CONTRIBUTE TO CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN THE MLIS PROGRAM
- ADVISE AND MENTOR STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES
- ENGAGE IN SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, AND THE PROFESSION
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO TEACH IN OUR MLIS CORE CURRICULUM.
Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:
Minimum Qualifications:
MASTER’S DEGREE FROM AN ALA-ACCREDITED PROGRAM (ALTHOUGH DEGREES IN RELATED DISCIPLINES MAY BE CONSIDERED)
SIGNIFICANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES OR CLOSELY RELATED SETTINGS
DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE OR STRONG POTENTIAL IN TEACHING
Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:
DOCTORATE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE OR A RELATED FIELD (PREFERRED)
PRIOR EXPERIENCE TEACHING ONLINE PREFERRED
Assessments:
Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.
Working Schedule:
Additional Information:
THE SCHOOL EMPHASIZES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION, AND THE PREPARATION OF LEADERS IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION ORGANIZATIONS.
THIS IS A RENEWABLE APPOINTMENT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF 1 YEAR. PER THE UNIVERSITY’S NTT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, THE TEACHING LOAD IS 5-5 AND PROFESSION
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.
Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free<http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free>.
Disclaimer:
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
