Assistant/Associate Professor - Education & Psychology Librarian

Description

Illinois State University Milner Library is accepting applications for an Education & Psychology Librarian faculty position.  This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position to serve as the library liaison to the departments of Educational Administration & Foundations and Special Education in the College of Education and the department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences, which offers curricular programs ranging from undergraduate through doctoral. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024. For more information and to apply please visit: Assistant/Associate Professor - Education & Psychology Librarian (posting #519434)

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

•  Advanced degree from an American Library Association-accredited program or an ALA-recognized international equivalent 
•  Strong public services focus demonstrated through commitment to partnerships and collaborative work with relevant stakeholders 
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
•  Strong instructional skills in the classroom
•  Ability to foster research skills in others through reference and consultation 
•  Experience or training in collection development
•  Ability to learn and adapt to rapidly changing technologies and methods, such as working with online and distance learners
•  Scholarly activity or interest through outlined research agenda and/or output

Preferred Qualifications

•  An undergraduate and/or graduate level degree in PreK-12 education, education administration, special education, psychology, or related field
•  Professional experience as an education or social sciences liaison in an academic library and/or in general education, education administration, special   education, or psychology 
•  Experience supporting graduate student research, particularly at the doctoral level
•  Familiarity with tests and measures relevant to psychology and special education
•  Knowledge of emerging trends in education and psychology publications and practices