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Missouri State University

<div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Assistant Professor, Library (E-Resource &amp; Serials) 12-month appointment</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Location</b></div> <div>Springfield Campus</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Library</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>HR Home Department</b></div> <div>020900 LIBRARY</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade</b></div> <div>Unclassified</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Sponsorship Information</b></div>
<div>Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?</b></div> <div>No, Position is available to all applicants.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Faculty Appointment Type</b></div> <div>Tenure Track</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Term (if applicable)</b></div> <div>12 month</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Begin Date of Appointment</b></div> <div>08/01/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Exempt/Non-Exempt</b></div> <div>Exempt</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>General Function</b></div>
<div>The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor&rsquo;s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Description of Primary Duties</b></div>
<div><div><b>Description of Primary Duties:</b><br>
</div><div>1. Manage library electronic resources, including acquisition, implementation, renewal, assessment, and annual subscription reviews.<br>
</div><div>2. Create and share electronic resource usage reports. Implement various assessment tools.<br>
</div><div>3. Manage library print serial collection, work with vendors on digital, digital and print combination, or print packages.<br>
</div><div>4. Negotiate favorable license agreements in consultation with University Legal Affairs and Compliance and Procurement Services. Provide support for inquiries related to interpretation of license terms.<br>
</div><div>5. Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of library electronic resource administrative data, including contracts, license terms, and perpetual access agreements.<br>
</div><div>6. Assist RM&amp;D Director with financial planning and budgeting.<br>
</div><div>7. Provide seamless user access in collaboration with other library and university constituents.<br>
</div><div>8. Promote library electronic resource growth, development, and marketing. Develop and implement effective communication strategies reaching students, academic departments, and other stakeholders.<br>
</div><div>9. Notify vendors of renewal and cancellation decisions. Create and maintain effective communication channels by informing library users of resource changes.<br>
</div><div>10. Assist RM&amp;D Director in developing and implementing e-resource and serial workflows and documentation.<br>
</div><div>11. Participate in self-directed professional development. Attend professional conferences and various trainings as directed.<br>
</div><div>12. Serve as library liaison for designed academic areas.<br>
</div><div>13. Perform library faculty duties consistent with library promotion and tenure guidelines in the areas of librarianship, research, and service.</div><div>
14. Teach for-credit library science courses as assigned.</div><div>
15. Contribute to a work environment encouraging positive engagement with those of differing cultures and backgrounds.</div><div>
16. Support the overall operation of Meyer Library. Contribute to the library&rsquo;s success by performing other duties as assigned.<br>
</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
</b></div><div>The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Additional Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><b>Minimum Acceptable Qualifications</b><br>
</div><div>Education: Master&rsquo;s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent).<br>
</div><div>Experience: Experience reading, negotiating, and managing license agreements is required. Experience supporting the management and/or acquisition of electronic resources is required. A high level of technology proficiency, including information systems such as library service platforms, is required. Experience of troubleshooting electronic resource access issues is required. Experience using an Electronic Resource Management System such as CORAL or FOLIO is required.<br>
</div><div>Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and decision-making skills are required. The ability to analyze and evaluate data to produce reports and recommendations for decision-making purposes is required. The ability to effectively use technology in creative ways to address challenges is required. The ability to manage details associated with the implementation of complex policies and procedures is required. The ability to foster a work environment encouraging positive engagement with those of differing cultures and backgrounds is required. Demonstrated knowledge of current standards, best practices and emerging trends in electronic resources and technical services is required. Familiarity with current e-resource standards and protocols (e.g., KBART, COUNTER, and SERU) is required.</div></div><br>
<div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Link to Job Description</b></div> <div>http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>04/10/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div>The first date of consideration is May 11, 2026 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.<br>
<br>
The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. Salary range is $58,000 &ndash; $70,000/annual.<br>
<br>
Official transcripts required at time of hire.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Equal Opportunity Statement</b></div>
<div><br>
<b>Non-Discrimination Statement</b><br>
<br>
<br>
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, <b>Compliance@MissouriState.edu</b>, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Background Check Statement</b></div>
<div>Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>20260024FTF</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Quicklink for Posting</b></div> <div>https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85811</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Professor, Library (E-Resource & Serials) 12-month appointment

<div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Assistant Professor, Library (E-Resource &amp; Serials) 12-month appointment</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Location</b></div> <div>Springfield Campus</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Library</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>HR Home Department</b></div> <div>020900 LIBRARY</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade</b></div> <div>Unclassified</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Sponsorship Information</b></div>
<div>Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?</b></div> <div>No, Position is available to all applicants.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Faculty Appointment Type</b></div> <div>Tenure Track</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Term (if applicable)</b></div> <div>12 month</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Begin Date of Appointment</b></div> <div>08/01/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Exempt/Non-Exempt</b></div> <div>Exempt</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>General Function</b></div>
<div>The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor&rsquo;s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Description of Primary Duties</b></div>
<div><div><b>Description of Primary Duties:</b><br>
</div><div>1. Manage library electronic resources, including acquisition, implementation, renewal, assessment, and annual subscription reviews.<br>
</div><div>2. Create and share electronic resource usage reports. Implement various assessment tools.<br>
</div><div>3. Manage library print serial collection, work with vendors on digital, digital and print combination, or print packages.<br>
</div><div>4. Negotiate favorable license agreements in consultation with University Legal Affairs and Compliance and Procurement Services. Provide support for inquiries related to interpretation of license terms.<br>
</div><div>5. Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of library electronic resource administrative data, including contracts, license terms, and perpetual access agreements.<br>
</div><div>6. Assist RM&amp;D Director with financial planning and budgeting.<br>
</div><div>7. Provide seamless user access in collaboration with other library and university constituents.<br>
</div><div>8. Promote library electronic resource growth, development, and marketing. Develop and implement effective communication strategies reaching students, academic departments, and other stakeholders.<br>
</div><div>9. Notify vendors of renewal and cancellation decisions. Create and maintain effective communication channels by informing library users of resource changes.<br>
</div><div>10. Assist RM&amp;D Director in developing and implementing e-resource and serial workflows and documentation.<br>
</div><div>11. Participate in self-directed professional development. Attend professional conferences and various trainings as directed.<br>
</div><div>12. Serve as library liaison for designed academic areas.<br>
</div><div>13. Perform library faculty duties consistent with library promotion and tenure guidelines in the areas of librarianship, research, and service.</div><div>
14. Teach for-credit library science courses as assigned.</div><div>
15. Contribute to a work environment encouraging positive engagement with those of differing cultures and backgrounds.</div><div>
16. Support the overall operation of Meyer Library. Contribute to the library&rsquo;s success by performing other duties as assigned.<br>
</div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
</b></div><div>The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Additional Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><b>Minimum Acceptable Qualifications</b><br>
</div><div>Education: Master&rsquo;s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent).<br>
</div><div>Experience: Experience reading, negotiating, and managing license agreements is required. Experience supporting the management and/or acquisition of electronic resources is required. A high level of technology proficiency, including information systems such as library service platforms, is required. Experience of troubleshooting electronic resource access issues is required. Experience using an Electronic Resource Management System such as CORAL or FOLIO is required.<br>
</div><div>Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and decision-making skills are required. The ability to analyze and evaluate data to produce reports and recommendations for decision-making purposes is required. The ability to effectively use technology in creative ways to address challenges is required. The ability to manage details associated with the implementation of complex policies and procedures is required. The ability to foster a work environment encouraging positive engagement with those of differing cultures and backgrounds is required. Demonstrated knowledge of current standards, best practices and emerging trends in electronic resources and technical services is required. Familiarity with current e-resource standards and protocols (e.g., KBART, COUNTER, and SERU) is required.</div></div><br>
<div></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Link to Job Description</b></div> <div>http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>04/10/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div>The first date of consideration is May 11, 2026 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts required at time of hire</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Equal Opportunity Statement</b></div>
<div><br>
<b>Non-Discrimination Statement</b><br>
<br>
<br>
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, <b>Compliance@MissouriState.edu</b>, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Background Check Statement</b></div>
<div>Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>20260024FTF</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Quicklink for Posting</b></div> <div>https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85811</div></div></div></div></div></div>

<div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Assistant Professor, Library (Student Success)12-month appt</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Location</b></div> <div>Springfield Campus</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Library</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>HR Home Department</b></div> <div>020900 LIBRARY</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade</b></div> <div>Unclassified</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Sponsorship Information</b></div>
<div>Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?</b></div> <div>No, Position is available to all applicants.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Faculty Appointment Type</b></div> <div>Tenure Track</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Term (if applicable)</b></div> <div>12 month</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Begin Date of Appointment</b></div> <div>08/01/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Exempt/Non-Exempt</b></div> <div>Exempt</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>General Function</b></div>
<div>The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor&rsquo;s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Description of Primary Duties</b></div>
<div><div>The MSU Libraries seek a Student Success Librarian, a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered faculty librarian, to join our team. This 12-month, tenure-track position plays a pivotal role in advancing the academic success, engagement, and retention of students through research and information literacy instruction, with particular emphasis on first-year students, transfer students, international students, and first-generation college students. The Student Success Librarian will join a collegial team of library faculty committed to: teaching, collaboration, and responsive library services in support of the university&rsquo;s mission. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership in emerging areas of academic librarianship such as AI literacy and open education. A portion of this position&rsquo;s time may be spent teaching courses in the Library&rsquo;s Library Science program.<br>
</div><ul><li>Develop, teach, and help assess information literacy instruction with a focus on lower-level undergraduate courses and core curriculum integration.</li>
<li>Provide research assistance and individualized academic support to students across disciplines.</li>
<li>Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners including First-Year Programs to design programs and initiatives that enhance student learning, engagement, and transition to university life.</li>
<li>Partner with others in the Research &amp; Instructional Services (RIS) unit to integrate AI literacy and critical thinking about information technologies into instruction and outreach.</li>
<li>Support Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives through advocacy, faculty consultation, and collaboration on affordable learning strategies.</li>
<li>Serve as a liaison librarian to designated academic departments, contributing to collection development, outreach, and curriculum support.</li>
<li>Actively promote library resources and services to the campus community.</li>
<li>Contribute to library and university committees and engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty expectations.</li>
<li>Teach for-credit library science courses as assigned.</li>
</ul></div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
</b></div><div>The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Additional Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills</li>
<li>Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Link to Job Description</b></div> <div>http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>04/09/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div>The first date of consideration is May 11, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.<br>
<br>
Official transcripts required at time of hire.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Equal Opportunity Statement</b></div>
<div><br>
<b>Non-Discrimination Statement</b><br>
<br>
<br>
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, <b>Compliance@MissouriState.edu</b>, 417-836-4252.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Background Check Statement</b></div>
<div>Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>20260022FTF</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Quicklink for Posting</b></div> <div>https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85613</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Professor, Library (Student Success)12-month appt

<div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Adjunct/Per Course Faculty - Communication, Media, Journalism &amp; Film (Summer/Fall2026)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Work Location</b></div> <div>Springfield Campus</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Communication, Media, Journalism &amp; Film</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Sponsorship Information</b></div>
<div>Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Term</b></div> <div>Summer/Fall Semester (per course faculty only)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Begin Date -Spring Term</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Begin Date - Summer Term</b></div> <div>05/26/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Begin Date - Fall Term</b></div> <div>08/10/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Maximum credit hours Per Course faculty can teach</b></div> <div>12 Credit Hours per 12 Month Period - Springfield Campus</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Description of Primary Duties</b></div>
<div>Will teach various courses within the department of Communication, Media, Journalism &amp; Film. Responsibilities will include holding office hours, critiquing students work, returning assignments in timely manner, submitting midterm and final grades before the due date.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum Acceptable Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Per Course Faculty should possess a master&rsquo;s degree or the equivalent professional experience in a field determined acceptable by the Dean.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Additional Qualifications</b></div>
</div><br>
<div></div><div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div>Missouri State University accepts applications for Adjunct/Per Course Faculty to establish a pool of available candidates. By submitting an application for this posting, you are applying to be a part of Missouri State University&rsquo;s Adjunct/Per Course Faculty pool for a potential course that may be offered in the applicable semester. There may not be a current opening. Applications and transcripts are evaluated prior to the selection of interviewees. To receive full consideration, include all documents requested by the department. Please attach an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae. Unofficial transcripts can be attached as an optional document to the online application. Official transcripts may be required at time of hire to comply with reporting requirements for Missouri Law.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Equal Opportunity Statement</b></div>
<div><br>
<b>Non-Discrimination Statement</b><br>
<br>
<br>
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, <b>Compliance@MissouriState.edu</b>, 417-836-4252.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Background Check Statement</b></div>
<div>Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.</div>
</div><br>
</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>03/31/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Close Date</b></div> <div>08/24/2026</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>20260031PCF</div>
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<div><div><b>Quicklink for Posting</b></div> <div>https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85632</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Adjunct/Per Course Faculty - Communication, Media, Journalism & Film (Summer/Fall2026)

<div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Position Title</b></div> <div>Athletics Communications Specialist, West Plains</div>
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<div><div><b>Work Location</b></div> <div>West Plains Campus</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>West Plains General Athletics</div>
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<div><div><b>HR Home Department</b></div> <div>040500 WP ATHLETICS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT</div>
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<div><div><b>Pay Grade</b></div> <div>41</div>
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<div><div><b>Proposed Salary</b></div> <div>$19.23 hourly</div>
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<div><div><b>Sponsorship Information</b></div>
<div>Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.</div>
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<div><div><b>Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?</b></div> <div>No, Position is available to all applicants.</div>
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<div><div><b>Appointment Type</b></div> <div>Full Time Regular</div>
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<div><div><b>Exempt/Non-Exempt</b></div> <div>Non-Exempt</div>
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<div><div><b>General Function</b></div>
<div>The Athletics Communications Specialist &ndash; West Plains is responsible for providing information to the public on specific and assigned intercollegiate athletics programs, assists the Director of Athletics &ndash; West Plains with public relations activities within intercollegiate athletics, and serves as a liaison between intercollegiate athletics and the media as required. The Athletics Communications Specialist &ndash; West Plains assists in the development and distribution of various publications for intercollegiate athletic programs, helps develop and maintain an effective presence with web and social media, and implements marketing, public relations, and promotional efforts in support of Grizzly Athletics.</div>
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<div><div><b>Description of Primary Duties</b></div>
<div><b>ESSENTIAL</b><b> </b><b>DUTIES</b><b> </b><b>AND</b><b> </b><b>RESPONSIBILITIES</b><br>
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1. Ensures that information about the Campus&rsquo;s intercollegiate athletics programs is available to the public in a timely and effective manner by assisting in the planning, development, and execution of a comprehensive program of sports coverage which focuses on both competitive and non-competitive activities and includes information on student-athletes and teams in the University&rsquo;s intercollegiate athletics program.<br>
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2. Expands the opportunities for publicizing the University&rsquo;s intercollegiate athletics program by serving as a liaison between the University and the media, responding to requests from the media, as directed by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications and the Director of Athletics &ndash; West Plains, for information regarding individuals and teams, initiating communications, as appropriate, with the media and providing information which could result in additional coverage of athletics, and coordinating media needs and reporting functions for assigned events so that material for publication or broadcast is available as desired.<br>
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3. Works with event coverage and promotion by performing duties as assigned in game analysis commentary on radio and/or television game broadcasts as well as streaming equipment for University athletic events.<br>
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4. Provides a comprehensive package of materials for public dissemination by assisting in the planning, development, and distribution of publications for men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s sports, including game-day programs for each sport which contain schedules, rosters, statistics, results, records, season outlook, and/or sketches on individual student-athletes, individual event programs containing an update of the material published in the respective media guides, schedule cards, schedule posters, ticket flyers, newsletters, alumni publications, special event publications, and other materials as needed.<br>
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5. Assists with a comprehensive and timely presence on the internet, including social media, for Grizzly Athletics programs.<br>
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6. Ensures that necessary individual and team statistical data for University teams and their opponents are gathered and reported on Presto as required by NJCAA, by communicating with sport coaching staff members, as necessary, for those competitive events which occur on or away from campus.<br>
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7. Assists in the maintenance of a close and effective working relationship between the coaches and other staff personnel within intercollegiate athletics by establishing priorities for completion of tasks in a wide variety of areas.<br>
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8. Promotes a positive image of the University by responding to inquiries and requests for materials from individuals and organizations, formulating replies or providing materials appropriate and consistent with University policies and guidelines presented in a manner favorable to the University, and serving as a spokesperson for the University on athletics related matters under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications and the Director of Athletics &ndash; West Plains.<br>
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9. Promotes a positive image of the University through maintaining credible relations with various news media and other collegiate athletics communications offices.<br>
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10. Abides by and complies with National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the NJCAA Region 16, and National Junior College Athletics Association Esports (NJCAAE) as well as the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) and NIRA Ozark Region rules, academic standards, requirements, and policies of the University, and all guidelines and policies of the Athletics department and reports any concerns of compromise or violation of rules, standards, guidelines or policies to the Director of Athletics &ndash; West Plains or the Assistant Director of Athletics, Compliance.<br>
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11. Maintains competency and professional currency through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the Director of Athletics.<br>
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12. Contributes to the overall success of Grizzly Athletics by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</div>
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<div><div><b>Minimum Acceptable Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><b>Education</b>: An associate&rsquo;s degree is required, with an emphasis in English, Business, Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations preferred.</div><div>
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<b>Experience</b>: At least one year of experience in a position performing related communications work; may include cumulative work experience as a graduate assistant, intern, or student assistant, preferably in athletics communication at the college level. An understanding of and experience with the web and social media is required. Experience in printing and publication design, and knowledge of radio and television sports broadcasting is preferred.</div><div>
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<b>Skills:</b> Strong oral and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills are required. Computer literacy, particularly in word processing, websites (Presto or similar), is required. Established sports journalism skills, particularly in the intercollegiate area, are preferred.</div><div>
Effort: Frequently required to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.</div><div>
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<b>Other</b>: The scope of the position frequently requires extended workdays and work weeks, including weekends, and may include overnight, out-of-town travel, particularly during the fall and spring semesters to attend athletics events, league meetings, and workshops.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Additional Qualifications</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Link to Job Description</b></div> <div>https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/5023.htm</div>
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<div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>04/06/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)</b></div> <div>04/20/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div>Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.<br>
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Anticipated start date is 7/01/2026.<br>
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<div><div><b>Equal Opportunity Statement</b></div>
<div><b>Non-Discrimination Statement</b><br>
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Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.<br>
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This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.<br>
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The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, <b>Compliance@MissouriState.edu</b>, 417-836-4252.</div>
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<div><div><b>Background Check Statement</b></div>
<div>Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Detail
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>20260088FTS</div>
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<div><div><b>Quicklink for Posting</b></div> <div>https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85840</div></div></div></div></div></div>

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