Education Research Librarian

To be considered for this position, candidates will have the following:

Successful candidates ideally have a Bachelor's or advanced degree or coursework in education or related field, along with demonstrated experience with, knowledge of, or interest in the following:

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The Appalachian State University Libraries are essential teaching and research partners inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. With over 80 talented and hard-working faculty and staff, the Libraries curate rich print and e-collections, teach information literacy, and steward thoughtful spaces for Appalachian State students, faculty, and staff. Through our digital spaces, scholarship, and service, our library colleagues impact the larger world of knowledge.

The Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons, the Nicholas Erneston Music Library, and the new Hickory Campus Library and Information Commons are our three libraries. We work closely with other UNC System libraries, NC LIVE, and the Carolina Consortium.

The Appalachian State University Libraries' Justice-Query Instructional Materials Center ( IMC) houses an extensive collection of 45,000 books and educational materials which enhances the Reich College of Education's Teacher Preparation programs, serves as a model school library, and inspires progress in the region's public schools. It is one of the strongest facilities of its nature in the country.

Additional information about the Libraries, the University, and the surrounding area may be found at the Libraries' about page, Appalachian State University home page, the Appalachian State University Faculty Handbook, and the Human Resources' employment page.

The Education Research Librarian is a tenure-track faculty member in the Instructional Materials Center ( IMC) and serves as the research liaison for assigned graduate education programs within the Reich College of Education, with an emphasis on supporting doctoral education and education research. The position collaborates with faculty, librarians, and campus partners to support interdisciplinary graduate research as appropriate. Additional liaison areas may be assigned based on institutional need and the successful candidate's experience.

Specific responsibilities include:

As a faculty member of the University Libraries, the person in this role will maintain an active program of scholarship and professional service in line with Departmental Foundational Documents, the Appalachian State University Faculty Handbook, and Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures.

Typical physical demands of professional library faculty position at a university, with extended hours on the computer.

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Applicant must submit:

Please note this position is based on student enrollment and subject to available university funding.

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.