Assistant/Associate Professor - Education and Psychology Librarian | Illinois State University Milner Library

Posted on Oct 18, 2024

Illinois State University Milner Library is accepting applications for an Education & Psychology Librarian faculty position. This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position to serve as the library liaison to the departments of Educational Administration & Foundations and Special Education in the College of Education and the department of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences, which offers curricular programs ranging from undergraduate through doctoral. 

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree from an American Library Association-accredited program or an ALA-recognized international equivalent
  • Strong public services focus demonstrated through commitment to partnerships and collaborative work with relevant stakeholders
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong instructional skills in the classroom
  • Ability to foster research skills in others through reference and consultation
  • Experience or training in collection development
  • Ability to learn and adapt to rapidly changing technologies and methods, such as working with online and distance learners
  • Scholarly activity or interest through outlined research agenda and/or output

Preferred Qualifications

  • An undergraduate and/or graduate level degree in PreK-12 education, education administration, special education, psychology, or related field
  • Professional experience as an education or social sciences liaison in an academic library and/or in general education, education administration, special education, or psychology
  • Experience supporting graduate student research, particularly at the doctoral level
  • Familiarity with tests and measures relevant to psychology and special education
  • Knowledge of emerging trends in education and psychology publications and practices

Salary

Salary starts at $68,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location

Illinois State University Milner Library
Campus Box 8900
Normal, IL 61790-8900
United States

How to apply

For more information and to apply please visit: Assistant/Associate Professor - Education & Psychology Librarian (posting #519434). 
For complete consideration please apply by November 15, 2024. 

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