Abrar Admin

Western Carolina University

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This is a 12-month fixed-term Assistant Professor of Practice appointment, eligible for reappointment in accordance with university policies. The position reports to the COMET Department Head and works in close collaboration with library units, including Access Services, Research and Instruction Services, and Technical Services, serving as a central point of alignment across these areas. The position coordinates and manages collections, both physical and electronic. They provide an overall vision of the development and management of collections aligned with institutional priorities.<br>
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The Collection Development Librarian leads library-wide workflows for the selection and deselection of materials, supporting effective, forward-looking collection management, and ensuring collections remain relevant, sustainable, and responsive to user needs.<br>
This position supports efficient ordering and renewal processes aligned with budget priorities in collaboration with the Acquisitions Librarian and works with Access Services on resource sharing and collection maintenance. They will also work with subject librarians on cooperative collection building. The Collection Development Librarian partners with the eResources Librarian and others to analyze and synthesize data, producing reports and visualizations to inform decision-making and leading assessment projects using tools such as Alma Analytics and Alma&rsquo;s Collection Development module.<br>
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Additional responsibilities include driving collection assessment efforts to align with institutional teaching, learning, and research priorities; leading the implementation of systems such as Leganto in collaboration with faculty; contributing to data-informed budget advocacy; and fostering partnerships through regional and consortial initiatives. The position also leads the exploration and piloting of innovative collection development approaches, including open access and OER, evaluates vendor offerings, oversees donation and book sale activities, and ensures effective stewardship of collections through data-driven, user-centered practices.<br>
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Review of applicants will begin on or about July 27, 2026 and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.</div>
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<div><div><b>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities Required for this Position</b></div>
<ul><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with various groups of library staff and external colleagues</li>
<li>Knowledge of current trends and practices in developing academic library collections, including demand-driven acquisitions, evidence-based acquisitions, coordinated collection development, and shared collections</li>
<li>Familiarity with collection assessment and evaluation across diverse formats, disciplines, and subject areas, including the analysis and interpretation of usage data.</li>
<li>Demonstrated project management skills</li>
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<div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program</li>
<li>Minimum of two years working in professional positions in or in relation to academic libraries, academic library consortia, with vendors of library resources, or other related fields</li>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Experience with vendor platforms</li>
<li>Experience with Alma and Alma Analytics</li>
<li>Knowledge of current issues and trends in collection development</li>
<li>Demonstrated advanced organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, communication (written and oral), time management skills, and project management skills</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in accurate and detail-oriented work</li>
<li>Demonstrated capacity to lead projects and provide forward-looking vision for collection development, assessment, and innovation initiatives.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis and visualization techniques</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with library systems/services including integrated library systems, online catalogs, and indexes/databases</li>
<li>Demonstrated proficiency with relevant computer software, particularly with Microsoft Office products such as Excel</li>
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<div><div><b>Position Type</b></div> <div>Permanent Full-Time</div>
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<div><div><b>Number of Hours Per Week</b></div> <div>40</div>
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<div><div><b>Number of Months Per Year</b></div> <div>12</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Text
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>07/20/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Close Date</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div><div>Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin on or about July 27, 2026 and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.</div><div>
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Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.</div><div>
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For questions or additional information please contact Beth Thompson at bthompson@email.wcu.edu</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Background/E-Verify</b></div>
<div>Final candidates are subject to criminal &amp; sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
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Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit <b>www.dhs.gov/E-Verify</b>. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.</div>
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<div><div><b>Credential Verification</b></div>
<div>All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.</div>
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<div><div><b>EOE</b></div>
<div>Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.</div>
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<div><div><b>University Safety</b></div>
<div>The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at <b>University Annual Safety Report</b> or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Professor of Practice – Collection Development Librarian -

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (EHRA).<br>
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The College of Health and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for a permanent, full-time Academic Advisor position. The Student Services Center serves as a central hub for undergraduate advising within the College, supporting students across two departments &mdash; the Department of Integrated &amp; Environmental Health Sciences and the Department of Therapeutic &amp; Clinical Healthcare &mdash; from new student orientation through graduation.<br>
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Programs include Emergency Medical Care, Environmental Health, Integrated Health Sciences, Nutrition &amp; Dietetics, Recreational Therapy, and the graduate-level Master of Science in Athletic Training and Master of Health Sciences. The College also houses Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work.<br>
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Advisors help students navigate course selection, degree requirements, university policies, and career pathways while connecting them to campus resources. The Academic Advisor will also provide pre-professional advising to students pursuing health-related graduate programs such as athletic training, medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies.<br>
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<b>Key Duties and Responsibilities:</b>
</div><ul><li>Provide academic advising to undergraduate students across assigned departments, from admission through graduation, including participation in new student orientation and course scheduling.</li>
<li>Advise students on degree requirements, academic policies, and university procedures; identify and coordinate appropriate academic resources.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate, confidential advising records and utilize technology to support advising functions.</li>
<li>Participate in assessment of advising practices, including data collection and evaluation to inform continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Assist with the development and revision of advising processes, forms, and publications as needed.</li>
<li>Represent the College at recruitment events and support enrollment efforts by engaging with prospective students.</li>
<li>Work cooperatively with faculty and staff across the institution in support of student success and the College&rsquo;s mission.</li>
<li>Maintain current knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and available resources.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services, Department Heads, or the Dean.</li>
<li>Occasional evening and weekend hours required.</li>
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<div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Interested candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance.</li>
<li>Master&rsquo;s degree in higher education, student affairs, education, communication, counseling, psychology, social work, or a related health sciences field from a regionally accredited institution.</li>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<ul><li>Experience working with students in a higher education setting.</li>
<li>Experience in undergraduate academic advising, higher education student personnel administration, and/or counseling in a higher education setting.</li>
<li>Knowledge of NAAHP and/or NACADA best practices.</li>
<li>Strong technical proficiency in electronic document management systems, student information systems, i.e. Banner and MS Office Suite.</li>
</ul>
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<div><div><b>Position Type</b></div> <div>Permanent Full-Time</div>
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<div><div><b>Number of Hours Per Week</b></div> <div>40</div>
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<div><div><b>Number of Months Per Year</b></div> <div>12</div>
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</div></div></div><div><div>Posting Text
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Open Date</b></div> <div>04/13/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Close Date</b></div>
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<div></div><div><div><b>Open Until Filled</b></div> <div>Yes</div>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div>Thank you for your interest in this position. To be considered, you must apply online.<br>
Applicants must attach a current resume, a letter of interest, and a list of at least three professional references (include names, addresses and complete contact information).<br>
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Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.<br>
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For questions or additional information, please contact Lori Anderson, Dean and Search Chair, at landerson@email.wcu.edu</div>
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<div><div><b>Background/E-Verify</b></div>
<div>Final candidates are subject to criminal &amp; sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
<br>
<br>
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit <b>www.dhs.gov/E-Verify</b>. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Credential Verification</b></div>
<div>All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>EOE</b></div>
<div>Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>University Safety</b></div>
<div>The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at <b>University Annual Safety Report</b> or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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