Associate Director of Information Services and Studies

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

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The Associate Director of Information Services and Studies provides direction and leadership for the Information Services and Studies Department. The Associate Director develops cooperative and collaborative partnerships across the university and with external organizations, working to extend the reach of the library's services and resources. The incumbent for this department chair-equivalent position will create and promote innovation and change while respecting the principles and best practices of the profession and articulating the library's vision to stakeholders.

The Associate Director coordinates the following functions of the library: teaching and learning, research assistance, liaison services, and academic outreach. The incumbent leads a talented team of library faculty in the implementation and assessment of the library's strategic plan as it relates to information services and guides the team in setting department goals and continuously assessing services and programs.

This 12-month administrative faculty position requires an ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science, with the experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Educational Requirements
An ALA-accredited Masters of Library Science

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Other Required Qualifications
Two years of supervisory experience

Required Experience
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in an academic library in instruction, research assistance, and outreach an academic library to include;

Experience in program development and delivery, such as information literacy instruction, liaison services, or scholarly communication services, maker space services, etc.

Experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of change management practices.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
A doctorate degree in related subject (e.g., library science, educational leadership)

Preferred Experience
Three years of for-credit teaching and curriculum development experience, including experience with instructional design, and pedagogical strategies relevant to academic libraries
Three years experience supervising faculty

$77,900.00

Relocation Negotiable.

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

ABILITIES
Ability to provide leadership for the scholarly and instructional functions of the University Library, guiding and advancing library programs to support student success for undergraduate and graduate learners.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of ACRL's Information Literacy Framework and/or the American Association of College and Universities' Essential Learning Outcomes; Knowledge of copyright fair use, and open education principles, including awareness of open education, open data, and open access

SKILLS
Skill in collaboratively facilitating the development of academic and research collaborations with faculty across academic units at GCSU, ensuring the alignment of library services with academic needs across the university.

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification