First Year Experience/Student Success Librarian - Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University is seeking a First-Year Experience/Student Success Librarian for a 12-month, tenure-track position. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2022.

Reporting to the dean of library services, the individual will be responsible for spearheading Library Services programs to orient a wide variety of students toward strong information literacy skills, serving as a coordinator of best practices and a collaborator with librarians. In addition, the individual will establish connections and structures within Library Services to assist first-year students with successful adjustments to academic life, and serve as an ambassador to create a campus-wide structure to fully support and enable student success across the board. Other duties may include serving as a subject librarian for one or more disciplines, service at the reference desk, and supervision of staff and student employees. Other duties may be assigned depending on the qualifications and interests of the candidate.

Candidates must have earned an MLS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent accreditation outside the U.S. by time of employment; a second master's degree is preferred and required for tenure. We prefer applicants with experience providing research assistance in a library setting and familiarity with reference sources; teaching experience, familiarity with information literacy concepts and emerging trends; and excellent communication skills, including demonstrated cross-cultural competency in communications with diverse groups of students and colleagues. The candidate will demonstrate an ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment; have a strong service orientation and ability to interact positively with students, faculty and the public; and demonstrate a commitment to participating in and building an inclusive, equitable and diverse campus community. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence is required. Early career librarians are invited to apply.

Booth Library is located in the heart of the Eastern Illinois University's campus and contains more than 1,000,000 cataloged volumes, as well as films, music, curriculum materials and electronic resources to support the University's educational mission. A Center for Student Innovation was established in 2020.

Eastern Illinois University places priority on teaching excellence for a quality student body in a residential setting. Approximately 8,600 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. The University is located in east central Illinois and combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with access to several large cities, including Chicago, St Louis and Indianapolis.

The review of applications will begin January 31, 2022, and continues until campus interviews are scheduled. A letter of application and a resume (complete with names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references) will constitute a complete application file. Application materials should be submitted via Interfolio. For questions regarding this search, please contact Kirstin Duffin, Search Committee Chair, at kduffin@eiu.edu.

This is a tenure-track, 12-month faculty position. Candidates must have earned an MLS from an ALA- accredited program or equivalent accreditation outside the U.S.; a second master's degree is preferred and required for tenure. Promotion and tenure requirements are defined by a collective bargaining agreement, and include evaluation in the areas of teaching/primary duties, research and creative activity, and service.

Annual salary for assistant professor is $66,864, dependent upon qualifications.

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/female/disability/veteran - committed to achieving a diverse community.