University Librarian and Librarian Professor

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The University Libraries at KSU are committed to supporting and furthering Kennesaw State University's mission of being a student-centered, research-driven university. The University Libraries at KSU carefully cultivate resources, services, and spaces that enhance teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative activity for our users. These efforts focus upon supporting student success--especially advancing undergraduate programs, supporting the graduate programs, furthering research with relevance, and promoting lifelong learning and community engagement.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a non-tenure track Librarian Professor and University Librarian of the University Libraries of Kennesaw State University with a preferred start date of July 1, 2025. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

The University Librarian (UL) is the chief administrator for the University Libraries, which include the Horace W. Sturgis and Lawrence V. Johnson Libraries at KSU. The UL serves as the advocate for the University Libraries and has the ability to build strong partnerships and programs on and off campus. The UL reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost, who oversees University Libraries; and Museums, Archives & Rare Books.

Minimum responsibilities include:

• Provides visionary leadership and oversight of the University Libraries including budget, assessment and reporting, supervision of faculty and staff, strategic planning, and supporting student and faculty success and research.
• Communicates effectively and transparently with faculty, staff, students, and campus and community partners to establish a vision and goals that support KSU's mission and new Strategic Plan to build the University's reputation for national prominence.
• Ensures sound fiscal management of the University Libraries resources.
• Facilitates the integration of resources, seeks new opportunities, engages with the community, collaborates with University units, and fosters a vibrant learning community.
• Partners with the Office of Research, UITS, and other related units supporting research initiatives across campus with the goal of promoting national prominence.
• Oversees the University Libraries' contributions to program and University assessment initiatives and regular evaluations of the University Libraries collections and services in the face of rapid changes in technology and knowledge creation.
• Advocates for student success by advancing a welcoming, service-oriented environment and maintains collections and services that advance teaching, learning, research, and creative activity.
• Develops strong partnerships with colleges and other units on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, as well as with students, faculty, staff, community organizations, and other institutions regionally and nationally.
• Leads or serves on division and university committees and task forces to promote the University Libraries and KSU and participates actively in local, state, and national library organizations.
• Fosters an environment of collegiality, collaboration, compliance, transparency, and respect.
• Enforces policies and regulations adopted by the USG and KSU.
• Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications
• A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a library science discipline, or related field, with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a Librarian Professor in the University Libraries.
• 10 years of professional experience in an academic library or related institution.
• 5 years of strong executive leadership and successful management experience.
• Demonstrated record of successful stewardship of fiscal and technological resources.Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 referencesIncomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 3, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Search Chair, Dr. Megan Adams, [email protected].

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected].

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email [email protected].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

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 Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected].

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=278040&PostingSeq=1