Assistant Professor of Library Media/School Librarianship

Assistant Professor of Library Media/School Librarianship

Job ID: 290253
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom < policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct < . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Instruct graduate and undergraduate academic courses and support the department, college, and university goals by supporting the academic environment to benefit the educational mission of the University.

The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the department's educational mission. Successful candidates will be expected to instruct our students in the respective disciplines.

The faculty employee is expected to have:
1. An understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning in Library Media/School Librarianship.
2. Significant and successful experience working with teachers and students in a public-school setting.
3. Strong communication skills and successful higher education teaching experience.
4. A developing research agenda relevant to Library Media/School Librarianship.

The faculty employee should demonstrate an ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
Teaching Responsibilities
- Maintain a full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline, specifically Library Media, School Librarianship, and related areas (e.g., information literacy, collection development, library management, technology integration in schools).

- Teach a 4-4 course load each Fall and Spring semester.
- Teach courses face-to-face on campus and in an online environment; faculty are expected to come regularly to campus to establish an on-campus presence.
- Mentoring Students.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories of Library Media/School Librarianship and related fields.

Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Professional Development -
Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession, focusing on Library Media/School Librarianship.

Academic Achievement/Scholarship Activities include:
- Publications (editing, citations),
- Presentations at professional meetings,
- Peer-reviewed scholarship, Current work in circulation or in progress,
- Grants received or applied for,
- Membership and participation in professional organizations,
- Other professional service or development activities.

Faculty - Service to Institution -
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college, and university mission by providing service to the institution.

Service may be at the department, college, university, community, and disciplinary level. It includes:
- Committee membership and leadership,
- Student advising,
- Participating in special programs/projects
- Supporting department and university outreach activities

Faculty - Public Service -
Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following:

- Providing continuing education service or program development for Education Professionals,
- Participation in community organizations
- Consulting work,

Other duties and responsibilities -
All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
- A Ph.D. (terminal degree) or Ed.D. in Library Media, School Librarianship, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required before the effective date of employment.

- Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 ( (faculty credentials).

Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to advise and supervise graduate students in Library Media programs, collect program data for university, state, and national compliance, and facilitate program recruitment.
- The successful candidate will be assigned teaching responsibilities primarily in Library Media/School Librarianship, an online graduate program, but may be asked to teach on campus in a face-to-face environment.
- An active scholarship program focused on Library Media/School Librarianship is required, along with campus and community service.

Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a School Librarian, School Library Media Center Specialist, or related role

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Higher education teaching experience in Library Media or School Librarianship.
- Experience in online instructional design and online teaching relevant to library media content.
- Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies.
- Willingness and expertise to teach in related areas like Instructional Technology.
- Value research collaboration with candidates.

Preferred Experience
Expectation of faculty who demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College & State University's mission and who are enthusiastic about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.

Required Documents to Attach

• Transcripts
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories of Library Media/School Librarianship and related fields.
- Ability to work collegially with others in service to the University; Support the advancement of the department, college and University mission.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is not 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 Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

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