NC State University Libraries Fellows, 2027-2030

Digital Library Federation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development stipend

Job summary

NC State University Libraries invites applications for its Fellows Program for recent M.L.S. and M.I.S. graduates.

Fellows will be appointed at the rank of faculty librarian for a three-year term from July 2027 through June 2030, with a September 2027 placement option depending on graduation date. The annual salary is $70,000, plus a $4,000 professional development stipend each year. The program supports flexible, hybrid work arrangements and aims to advance student services, experiential

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited M.L.S. or M.I.S. degree awarded between December 2025 and September 2027.

Skills

Leadership potential

Collaborative teamwork

Clear communication

Student experience

Emerging technologies focus

Education

ALA-accredited MLS/MIS

Job description

The NC State University Libraries Fellows Program offers a unique opportunity for recent M.L.S. and M.I.S. graduates. Fellows will be appointed at the rank of faculty librarian for a three-year term from July 2027 through June 2030. An alternative option for a September 2027 placement may be available, depending upon graduation date. For candidates to be eligible, the terminal degree must be awarded between December 2025 and September 2027. To learn more about the Fellows Program, please visit our website at http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/fellows.

This program is based in North Carolina. The Libraries supports flexible and hybrid work arrangements based on departmental and operational needs.

NC State University promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interests, and experience would enable them to support the university.

Required:

• ALA-accredited M.L.S. or M.I.S. degree awarded between December 2025 and September 2027
• demonstrated interest in supporting the student experience and contributing to experiential learning and research services
• potential to develop expertise in an area of institutional focus, such as emerging technologies or science/engineering librarianship
• evidence of leadership potential, including ability to work creatively and effectively in a highly collaborative team environment
• commitment to fostering an environment of belonging and well‑‑‑
• ability to serve and collaborate with a large user community reflecting a variety of backgrounds and disciplines
• ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably
• demonstrated understanding of the educational mission of a research university

Preferred:

• experience in a research-oriented environment (such as an internship or practicum)

The salary for this position is $70,000 annually. In addition, Fellows receive a generous professional development stipend of $4,000 per year.