"Faculty: Secondary and Higher Education, Library and Media Services, Full-Time, Tenure-Track, AY"

Job Details

Overview

The McKeown School of Education is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member to serve as the principal administrator for the graduate program in Library Media Studies (LMS). The M.Ed. program in Library Media Studies prepares individuals to become PK-12 library teachers and administrators across Massachusetts and to meet the requirements for licensure. The successful candidate will have the skills necessary for program coordination and teaching graduate courses in Library Media Studies and undergraduate courses in children’s or young adult literature. While the graduate program in LMS is fully online, the faculty contract requires two days per week in person on campus.

Salem State University is committed to excellence in teaching. We pride ourselves in providing first-rate classroom experiences and supervising intensive learning opportunities such as research and internships. Many of our students are first-generation, culturally/racially/linguistically diverse, veterans, and adult learners. Salem State University is located in the Greater Boston area in the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts. The Greater Boston region is famous for its world-class education, healthcare, and business enterprises and the area offers numerous opportunities for professional and personal enrichment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Required Qualifications

1. Doctorate in Library and Information Science, or MLIS degree
2. Minimum of 72 credits of graduate coursework, which may include those taken to earn the master's degree
3. Experience teaching in a PK - 12 school library setting
4. Experience supervising library teacher candidates in pre-practicum and practicum experiences

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated knowledge of AASL (American Association of School Librarians) National School Library Standards
2. Familiarity with Massachusetts DESE library teacher practicum and licensure processes
3. As a Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution (HIS/MSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived experiences align with those of our students and/or whose body of scholarly work addresses issues regarding the welfare and representation of Latino other historically under-served communities in the United States. Candidates who meet these strongly desired qualifications should present documented activities in aligned teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

ADA Statement

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.