Assistant Professor – Instruction and Strategies Librarian

Assistant Professor – Instruction and Open Strategies Librarian

The Montana State University (MSU) Library seeks a student-focused and creative individual for a tenure-track Assistant Professor – Instruction and Open Strategies Librarian in the MSU Library's Instruction Department. This position provides vision and leadership for open strategies at the MSU Library. This position also plays a central role in advancing student success and the library's teaching through library instruction. MSU welcomes a broad array of experiences and perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building an inclusive and culturally rich campus environment.

In support of our campus and library strategic plans, we enthusiastically encourage members of traditionally underrepresented groups to apply.

This tenure-track librarian will focus on library open strategies and offer library instruction, including providing strategic direction across the library with open technologies, open research, open education and pedagogy, and scholarly communication; being a member of the library instruction department, offering credited and embedded instruction to students, staff, and faculty; and contributing scholarship and service.

The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge and an understanding of current trends and issues in academic libraries, particularly related to instruction and open strategies. Have excellent communication skills across a range of audiences, including students, faculty, library colleagues, and the professional community. Have project management skills and an aptitude for managing multiple priorities. Have strong collaborative abilities with students and colleagues of diverse skills and perspectives.

Contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University. Have the ability to engage in research and be an active tenure-track faculty member capable of meeting the university's promotion and tenure requirements for librarianship, scholarly activity, and service.

To apply, please upload: 1. A cover letter highlighting elements of your experiences that specifically addresses the required and preferred qualifications for this position. 2. A current curriculum vitae. 3. A statement on your teaching philosophy that will be applied to your work with students and instructors at MSU (max 2 pages). This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

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