"Collegiate Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor"

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track Collegiate Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor faculty position in the University Libraries with a preferred start date of July 2026. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia and will serve the Coles College of Business.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in research and information literacy for both face-to-face and online classes.
• Foster relationships with faculty to incorporate library instruction into courses in multifaceted ways
• Develop and maintain digital or physical instructional materials to support subject disciplines and individual courses
• Develop academic enrichment opportunities to support advanced student and faculty research
• Develop and maintain partnerships with KSU units, departments, centers, etc. that support student and faculty research efforts and collection development. Support university research teams' activities and initiatives.
• Maintain working knowledge of emerging trends in librarianship and advanced research support
• Engage in service to University Libraries, the campus, and/or the profession.
• Participate in scholarship, research, and/or creative activity. Contribute to the development of the library profession and/or subject-specific discipline through scholarship, presentations, and publications.

Because our libraries are open 7 days a week and in the evenings, this position will occasionally be required to work during these times to serve the needs of the students. This position will work on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

Required Qualifications

• An earned terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, appropriate to a contemporary research-intensive library, such as an MLIS, or other related equivalent terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent is required at the time of hire.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 1 year of instruction experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a librarian in an academic library, related institution or equivalent experience.
• Excellent presentation skills
• A record of professional service
• A record of developing scholarship within academic librarianship or a subject specialty

Required Documents to Attach

1. Curriculum Vitae
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 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by March 30, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Kristina Clement, kclement19@kennesaw.edu.