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Education Librarian

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Request to Recruit Position Title Education Librarian Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Provide Rank Lecturer Position Number 096911 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Library - 275000 Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC Position Summary Information Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent advanced degree. Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

• Experience as a liaison to teacher education programs;
• Experience working in a curriculum materials center;
• Experience providing library instruction sessions and research consultations;
• Demonstrated knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and public school curriculum.

License/Certification Required Description of the Department or Unit Appalachian State University Libraries are essential teaching and research partners, inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. The University Libraries welcome nearly 800,000 visitors every year. We connect with the students, faculty, and staff of Appalachian State University as well as community members, researchers from all over the world, and K-12 school teachers. A large and vibrant organization composed of 35 faculty and 50 staff, the Libraries are a partner in the campus learning community, providing curated collections, a curriculum focused on information literacy and research methods, and engaging spaces and services centered around new media and technology, digital scholarship, and community engagement. We encourage candidates to explore information about the Libraries, the University, and the surrounding area through http://www.appstate.edu, https://library.appstate.edu/about, and https://hr.appstate.edu/hr-services/employment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to assigned departments in the Reich College of Education, to other teacher education programs within the University, as well as to other disciplines as needed.
• Participate in the IMC’s undergraduate and graduate instruction programs by teaching information literacy classes, classes on children’s and adolescent literature, and classes on the use of technology in K-12 settings.
• Provide one-to-one and small group research assistance and consultations to students at all levels face-to-face, online, and through the research advisory program.
• Consult with faculty members on course development, resource selection, and the development of assignments.
• Maintain knowledge of the NC public school curriculum and pedagogical trends.
• Assess IMC and information literacy instruction as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with librarians and with members of the Technology Services team to design, create, and evaluate reusable learning objects, tutorials, and other e-learning tools.
• Engage in IMC collection management and development to include selecting materials for purchase and weeding sections of the IMC collection.
• Design, operationalize, and implement outreach services for teachers and administrators in the RCOE Public School Partnership.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of author/illustrator visits, the Children’s LIterature Symposium, and other IMC programming.
• Engage in professional service as outlined in the University’s Faculty Handbook and the University Libraries foundational documents.
• Engage in an active program of professional development.

Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 12 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Posting Details Information Proposed Date of Hire 07/01/2025 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: N/A - ABD is not applicable for this position. See Minimum Qualifications. ABD Description 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. Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant must submit: (1) a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications and additional areas of interest, (2) a full C.V. including education and relevant experience, (3) the name, email, and telephone number of three to five professional references who are knowledgeable about your qualifications for this position. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Please note this position is based on student enrollment and subject to available university funding. UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires 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. UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires 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. Posting Date 05/22/2025 Closing Date 06/05/2025 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 06/06/2025 Search Chair Name Margaret Gregor Search Chair Email gregormn@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50875 Posting Number FA00506P

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