Associate Director of Information Services and Studies

Associate Director of Information Services and StudiesJob ID: 297957Location: Georgia College & State UniversityFull TimeRegularJob SummaryThe Associate Director of Information Services and Studies provides direction and leadership for the Information Services and Studies Department. The Associate Director develops cooperative and collaborative partnerships across the university and with external organizations, working to extend the reach of the library's services and resources. The incumbent for this department chair-equivalent position will create and promote innovation and change while respecting the principles and best practices of the profession and articulating the library's vision to stakeholders.The Associate Director coordinates the following functions of the library: teaching and learning, research assistance, liaison services, and academic outreach. The incumbent leads a talented team of library faculty in the implementation and assessment of the library's strategic plan as it relates to information services and guides the team in setting department goals and continuously assessing services and programs.This 12-month administrative faculty position requires an ALA‑accredited master's degree in Library Science, with the experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.ResponsibilitiesFaculty - Teaching/Instructing (25): Implementation, scheduling, and assessment of the library's Information Studies minor, a for-credit interdisciplinary program. The minor includes two required courses and three elective courses offered on a rotating basis, with a minimum of two courses taught each Fall and Spring semester.Faculty - Professional Development (15): Conduct research and develop within the profession. Includes publications, presentations at professional meetings, peer‑reviewed scholarship, grants, membership in professional organizations, and other professional service.Faculty - Service to Institution (15): Support the advancement of the department, college, and university mission by providing service to the institution. Duties include committee memberships and offices, advising students, and supporting outreach activities.Faculty - Public Service (10): Public service activities such as consulting work, continuing education service, instruction, or program development, and community organization participation.Other duties (5): Faculty share responsibility for teaching core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non‑majors.Administration (10): Establish policies and procedures for efficient operation of the Information Services & Studies Department, including information literacy instruction, liaison services, and scholarly communication services.Supervision (10): Recruit, recommend for hire, train, coach, support, supervise, and evaluate faculty, staff, and student assistants; handle personnel actions and mentoring.Outreach and Development (10): Collaborate with colleagues to develop and present programs that promote library services; pursue funds through grant writing and collaborative projects.Required QualificationsEducational: ALA‑accredited Master of Library Science.Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1.Two years of supervisory experience.Minimum five years progressively responsible experience in an academic library in instruction, research assistance, and outreach.Experience in program development and delivery such as information literacy instruction, liaison services, scholarly communication services, and maker space services.Documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of change management practices.Doctorate degree in a related subject (e.g., library science, educational leadership).Three years of for‑credit teaching and curriculum development experience, including instructional design and pedagogical strategies relevant to academic libraries.Three years experience supervising faculty.Proposed Salary$77,900.00Equal Employment Opportunity & USG Core ValuesEqual opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.Other InformationThis is a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.This position will not be required to drive.This role is considered a position of trust.This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).This position will not travel.This position does not require security clearance.Background CheckCriminal Background CheckEducation Verification#J-18808-Ljbffr