Assessment Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Pr

Overview

Job Title: Assessment Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 287251

Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for more than 60 years. It is a large, research-driven institution with campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees and doctoral programs to over 46,000 students. The university is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to expanding its academic and research missions.

Our university emphasizes a student-centered, research-driven culture with values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit the university website.

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

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track Assessment Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor faculty position in the University Libraries, with a preferred start date of October 2025. 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.

Responsibilities

• Promote the integration of evidence-based decision making through assessment of library initiatives focused on student engagement and academic success.
• Coordinate data gathering on the use of library services, resources, spaces and web presence, contributing to the data component of the libraries\' strategic planning process, implementation of data-informed user-centered action items, and internal/external reporting (e.g. SACSCOC, annual reports, iPEDS, etc.).
• Write and create reports and documents related to assessment initiatives (e.g. SACSCOC documentation, annual reports, surveys).
• Engage with KSU\'s diverse user communities to identify priorities, needs, and experiences related to the University Libraries.
• Prepare and deliver internal training and documentation of assessment methodologies.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with KSU departments and units that support assessment activities and initiatives, such as the Office of Institutional Research and Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment.
• Maintain working knowledge of emerging trends in assessment and user experience.
• Provide instruction in research and information literacy for both face-to-face and online classes.
• Engage in service to the 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.

Note: 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.
• A minimum of two years experience working in an academic library, related institution or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, self-driven, and excellent follow-up skills
• A record of professional service
• A record of developing scholarship within academic librarianship or a subject specialty
• Demonstrated proficiency in designing assessment projects, collecting, and analyzing data
• Demonstrated experience leading assessment initiatives and setting up benchmarking
• Experience with quantitative research using statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, or Stata and/or data visualization principles and tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Gephi
• Evidence of effective project management, scheduling experience, and ability to meet deadlines

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 August 15, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Chelsee Dickson, without including email link text. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at 877-251-2644 or supportusg email text. For questions about a specific job posting, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs at kenesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia (USG) values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on core values and policies are available in the USG policy manual online. Freedom of Expression policy is also available online.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran/military status. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@example.edu.

Background Check

Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation per USG policy. Applicants may be asked to disclose criminal history during screening and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Some positions may require additional screenings such as motor vehicle reports, credit checks, drug testing, or verification of credentials.