"Assistant Professor of Library Science and Technology"

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Library Science and Technology

Requisition

202500100F

Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Category

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

College of Education

Department

Dept of Library Science and Technology

Open Date

07/07/2025

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44082

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Dr. Rose Brock

Title

Associate Professor

College of Education

P.O. Box 2119

Huntsville, TX 77340-2119

Contact Phone

936-294-3158

Contact Email

rmb043@shsu.edu

Position Details

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job

Teaching duties in undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral programs in both Library Science and Instructional Technology. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: (1) Teaching graduate courses in all areas of Library Science including the following areas of school librarianship: technology, cataloging, reference, collection development, research, school library programming, and school library administration. In addition to courses in online learning design; learning and Web technology tools; instructional design; coding and software development; and multimedia design. Advising and supervising graduate level students; (3) Field supervisor for interns and (4) Participating in professional program, department, college, and university committees. Experience in teaching courses online is a plus.

Educational Requirements for the Position

Ph.D. in Library Science or PhD or Ed.D. in Educational Technology and a master in Library Science.

Experience Required for the Position

The candidate must be a certified school librarian and teacher have certification. If candidate is certified in another state the candidate may be asked to seek school librarian certification in Texas. Candidates should have potential for excellent teaching and research. Appropriate PK-12 teaching and school library experience is required.

The candidate must also have experience with or demonstrated capacity for success in developing and delivering high-quality synchronous and asynchronous online learning courses and programs. Experience with an array of instructional technology tools and platforms. Knowledge of theories, models, and tools related to instructional technology.

Other Requirements for the Position

Demonstrated team-oriented approach to work. Capacity to engage with and support learners’ needs in virtual settings. Willingness to engage in promoting academic programs and fostering partnerships to benefit programs and students.

Special Instructions Summary

This position is for the Fall 2025 semester.

Please make sure that unofficial transcripts uploaded to the application contain the name of the issuing institution and the degree conferral date (if candidate is not ABD ). Selected candidate will be asked for official transcripts for all degrees at the time of hire.

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

https://www.shsu.edu/dept/public-safety/upd/annual.html

Supplemental Questions

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• The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
• Association for Women in Science
• TWC - Work in Texas
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Candidate Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
• Statement of Research & Goals
• Transcripts
• Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3