Head of Research, Learning, and Engagement Librarian

UM26 Frostburg State University (FSU); United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Frostburg State University, Lewis J. Ort Library, invites applications for a full-time, faculty-level Head of Research, Learning, and Engagement.

The role leads the Library's Research and Learning Division, advancing programs that promote student success, research excellence, information literacy, and meaningful campus connections. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee instruction, outreach, liaison activities, and collaboration with faculty and staff, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional library public services experience.
• Proven leadership, collaboration, and communication with faculty, students, staff, and community.
• Experience teaching information literacy in in-person, online, and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of trends in user engagement and academic library instruction.
• Ability to articulate a vision for user-centered research and instructional services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs Research and Learning Division with leadership and oversight.
• Set divisional priorities and policies with library leadership.
• Develop programs supporting research and information needs.
• Manage personnel and operations of the division; supervise faculty.
• Coordinate research services and provide research assistance.
• Deliver information literacy instruction sessions.
• Lead engagement initiatives across print and digital channels.
• Coordinate library liaison program with assigned departments.
• Participate in strategic planning, policy, and assessment.
• Represent the library on committees.
• Engage in professional scholarship and service for promotion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Information literacy

Collaboration

Supervision

Strategic planning

Education

MLS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Frostburg State University, Lewis J. Ort Library, invites applications for a full-time, faculty-level Head of Research, Learning, and Engagement.

The role leads the Library's Research and Learning Division, advancing programs that promote student success, research excellence, information literacy, and meaningful campus connections. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee instruction, outreach, liaison activities, and collaboration with faculty and staff, and