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Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor, Library (Student Success)12-month appt
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Library
HR Home Department
020900 LIBRARY
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)
12 month
Begin Date of Appointment
08/01/2026
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor's teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties
The MSU Libraries seek a Student Success Librarian, a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered faculty librarian, to join our team. This 12-month, tenure-track position plays a pivotal role in advancing the academic success, engagement, and retention of students through research and information literacy instruction, with particular emphasis on first-year students, transfer students, international students, and first-generation college students. The Student Success Librarian will join a collegial team of library faculty committed to: teaching, collaboration, and responsive library services in support of the university's mission. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leadership in emerging areas of academic librarianship such as AI literacy and open education. A portion of this position's time may be spent teaching courses in the Library's Library Science program.

• Develop, teach, and help assess information literacy instruction with a focus on lower-level undergraduate courses and core curriculum integration.
• Provide research assistance and individualized academic support to students across disciplines.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners including First-Year Programs to design programs and initiatives that enhance student learning, engagement, and transition to university life.
• Partner with others in the Research & Instructional Services (RIS) unit to integrate AI literacy and critical thinking about information technologies into instruction and outreach.
• Support Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives through advocacy, faculty consultation, and collaboration on affordable learning strategies.
• Serve as a liaison librarian to designated academic departments, contributing to collection development, outreach, and curriculum support.
• Actively promote library resources and services to the campus community.
• Contribute to library and university committees and engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty expectations.
• Teach for-credit library science courses as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.
Additional Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Link to Job Description
http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm
Open Date
04/09/2026
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is May 11, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026. Salary range is $56,000 - $68,000/annual .
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20260022FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/85613