Scholarly Communications Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track Scholarly Communications Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor in the University Libraries, with a preferred start date of November 2026.

The Scholarly Communications Librarian will develop a coordinated program of services and education to support dissemination, visibility, and responsible use of the university's research outputs.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MLIS or related) and academic library experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of academic library experience (reference, instruction).

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and promote strategic scholarly communication services and programs; advocate for national and international issues, policies, and sustainable models of scholarly communication.
• Advise on trends, legislation, policies, and best practices regarding affordable course content, open educational practices, and open licensing; develop methods for assessing usage, impact, benefits, and relevance of OER and affordable course content.
• Advise faculty on fair use, intellectual property rights, and copyright status and compliance for scholarly activities; assist faculty in review of license agreements.
• Manage the University Libraries LibGuide collection of affordable and open educational resources, including maintenance of relevant data and documentation.
• Provide expert guidance and strategic support for dissemination, impact, and responsible use of open course materials.
• Promote adoption of open course materials and systems; collaborate with teaching faculty and instructional designers on identifying and assessing open and affordable course content.
• Assess trends and best practices in library and industry research on AI in open education and scholarly communication.
• Engage in service to the University Libraries, campus, and the profession.
• Participate in scholarship, research, and scholarly activity; contribute to the library profession through scholarship, presentations, and publications.
• Occasional evenings/weekends to serve student needs; work on both Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

Skills

Scholarly communication

Copyright support

Open educational resources

Education

MLIS or related terminal degree

Job description

Job Title

Scholarly Communications Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor

Location

Kennesaw, Georgia

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a twelve-month, non-tenure track Scholarly Communications Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor faculty position in the University Libraries with a preferred start date of November 2026. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia and will serve the Kennesaw State University community.

The Scholarly Communications Librarian develops and supports a sustainable scholarly communication ecosystem at Kennesaw State University by working collaboratively with research-supporting teams across the Libraries and campus partners. The Librarian will develop and advance a coordinated program of services, guidance, and education that strategically supports the dissemination, visibility, and responsible use of the university's research and teaching outputs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and promote strategic scholarly communication services and programs; advocate for national and international issues, policies, and sustainable models of scholarly communication.
• Advise on trends, legislation, policies, and best practices regarding affordable course content, open educational practices, and open licensing; develop methods for assessing and reporting usage, impact, benefits, effectiveness, and relevance of OER and affordable course content.
• Advise faculty on fair use, intellectual property rights, and copyright status and compliance for scholarly activities; assist faculty in review of license agreements.
• Manage the University Libraries LibGuide collection of affordable and open educational resources, including maintenance of relevant statistical data and documentation.
• Provide expert guidance and strategic support for the dissemination, impact, and responsible use of open course materials.
• Promote the adoption of open course materials and systems to mitigate reliance on traditional textbooks and other licensed content; collaborate with teaching faculty and instructional designers in identifying, adopting, creating, and assessing open and affordable course content; assist with integrating affordable materials into faculty curriculum and course settings.
• Assess and understand trends and best practices in library and industry-based research on emerging uses of artificial intelligence in open education and scholarly communication.
• Engage in service to the University Libraries, the campus, and the profession.
• Participate in scholarship, research, and/or creative activity; contribute to the development of the library profession and/or subject-specific discipline through scholarship, presentations, and publications.
• Occasional work during evenings and weekends to serve student needs; work on both the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree, or foreign equivalent, appropriate to a contemporary research-intensive library (e.g., MLIS or related terminal degree).
• Minimum of 1 year of academic library experience (reference, instruction).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a librarian in an academic library or related institution.
• Prior scholarly communication, research impact, or copyright support experience.
• Copyright training or certification (e.g., CopyrightX, Creative Commons).
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Record of professional service and developing scholarship within academic librarianship or a subject specialty.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and emails of at least 3 references

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by August 30, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Chelsee Dickson, [e-mail]. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail]. For questions about a specific job posting, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in USG policy materials. Freedom of Expression is supported as stated in USG policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity.

Background Check

Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation, and may be asked to disclose criminal record history prior to a conditional offer of employment. Some positions may require additional screenings.