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Assessment Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Pr
Inside Higher Ed, Kennesaw, Georgia, us, 30156
Assessment Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor
Kennesaw State University is now 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 that contribute 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.
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
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
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, cdickso5@kennesaw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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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 that contribute 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.
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
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
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, cdickso5@kennesaw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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