Middle East & Islamic Studies Librarian - Research Catalyst

Greater Western Library Alliance Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Libraries is seeking a Middle East & Islamic Studies Librarian in a tenure-track faculty role. The librarian will liaison with the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (NESA) and the Middle East Studies Center (MESC), collaborating with International and Area Studies to support interdisciplinary research and teaching.

The position emphasizes discovery, access, and strategic collection development, while fostering faculty engagement and

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (NESA) and the Middle East Studies Center (MESC).
• Collaborate with colleagues across International and Area Studies and related disciplines.
• Support interdisciplinary research and teaching related to the Middle East and global contexts with emphasis on discovery, access, and strategic collection development.
• Cultivate relationships with campus initiatives involving global studies, languages, interdisciplinary learning, community engagement, and career-connected education.
• Develop an independent research agenda and contribute to the profession and the University through scholarship, teaching, and service.

Job description

Ohio State University Libraries is seeking a Middle East & Islamic Studies Librarian in a tenure-track faculty role. The librarian will liaison with the Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages and Cultures (NESA) and the Middle East Studies Center (MESC), collaborating with International and Area Studies to support interdisciplinary research and teaching.

The position emphasizes discovery, access, and strategic collection development, while fostering faculty engagement and