University Librarian and Librarian Professor

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta, and combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia¿s largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 43,000 students. Our high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional, and national level.  

Our vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university.  Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, elevational, open and impact-generating, and being true to ourselves. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia¿s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.  For more information, visit kennesaw.edu. 

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

The KSU Libraries are committed to supporting and furthering Kennesaw State University’s mission of being a student-centered, research-driven university. The KSU Libraries carefully cultivate resources, services, and spaces that enhance teaching, learning, scholarship, and creative activity for our users. These efforts focus upon supporting student success–especially advancing undergraduate programs, supporting the graduate programs, furthering research with relevance, and promoting lifelong learning and community engagement. 

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track University Librarian and Librarian Professor faculty position in the University Libraries that begins as soon as June 1, 2024. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
The University Librarian (UL) is the chief administrator for the University Libraries which includes the Sturgis Library, Johnson Library, and the Library Repository at KSU. The UL serves as the advocate for the library and information services and resources within the institution and has the ability to build strong partnerships on and off campus. As the chief administrator for the University Libraries, the UL will be a change agent, tasked with continuing the innovation practices and adaptability initiatives that have been the hallmark of libraries in recent years. The UL reports directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Museums, Archives and Rare Books, and University Libraries and is responsible for the successful administration of the University Libraries in accordance with all other properly authorized policies and procedures of KSU.

Strategic Leadership

• Facilitates the integration of diverse resources, seeks new opportunities, engages with the community, collaborates with university units, and sustains a vibrant research and learning community.
• Promotes the University’s and the Libraries missions.
• Communicates effectively, both internally and externally, regarding the University Libraries.
• Develops strong relationships with KSU colleges, units, and departments as well as with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Promotes and advocates for programs that address the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the community.
• Coordinates strategic planning for the University Libraries, in partnership with KSU.

Operational Leadership 

• Works with the Associate University Librarian and unit leads, as well as external sources, to identify, evaluate and implement programs that improve services and facilities, enhance the quality of resources, and increase operational efficiency within the libraries.
• Recruits, retains, and leads high-quality faculty and staff and creates an environment which supports professional advancement.
• Oversees the KSU Archives and Records and Information Management (RIM).
• Oversees assessment in the University Libraries and in support of the university.
• Serves as a campus historian by building and disseminating collections on and off campus
• Fosters professionalism and a positive work/learning environment in the University Libraries.
• Enforces policies and regulations adopted by the USG and KSU.
  

External Representation

Cultivates external relations and fundraising opportunities with public and private sectors in support of the University Libraries. 

• Represents, promotes, and advocates for the University Libraries, formally and informally, to internal and external constituents.
• Participates actively in local, state, and national library organizations.
  

• Appropriate credentials to lead a contemporary research-intensive library, such as an MLIS, or other related equivalent terminal degree, or foreign equivalent.
• 10 years of professional experience in an academic library, archives, records management, museum, or related institution, including 8 years of successful administrative/managerial experience.
• Strong executive leadership background with substantial management experience in strategic planning, change management, budget oversight, and human resources.
  

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with library, archives, and records management colleagues, departments and schools, support units, and the campus community.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
• An ability to champion, empower, and inspire staff and faculty at all levels and in all roles; a commitment to transparent communication that offers forums for input and shared governance; and a successful history of recruitment, retention, development, and team building.
  

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
 

Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, please apply by April 21, 2024.  

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Ashley Dupuy, [email protected] .

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email [email protected] .

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.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [email protected] . 

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.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.  

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