Inside Higher Ed is hiring : Graduate Engagement Librarian in Lawrence

Position Overview

The University of Kansas (KU) Libraries invites applications for a tenure-track librarian to join the faculty. The Graduate Engagement Librarian works as a member of the Center for Graduate Initiatives & Engagement and with colleagues in the Research Engagement Division to develop and implement a collaborative and programmatic approach to graduate outreach and research education across the University of Kansas. This position will also provide library outreach and support to the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas including remote graduate degree programs.

One of the three goals of KU Libraries 2024-2028 Strategic Plan is to “forge partnerships and experiences that equip students as engaged, critical thinkers who thrive in the classroom and beyond.” The Graduate Engagement Librarian advances this objective by providing high-quality, innovative research consultation and instruction, developing and sustaining engagement with graduate students, and pursuing opportunities to work with units and departments that are affiliated with graduate students. This position will make key contributions to Libraries’ efforts to design, support, and implement comprehensive information literacy instruction that is aligned with the institution’s learning outcomes. This position will also lead efforts to provide support for Electronic Thesis & Dissertation (ETD) formatting and submissions, citation management, and other emerging research productivity tools including artificial intelligence.

The Graduate Engagement Librarian is a member of the Research & Learning department at KU Libraries and reports to the Head of the Center for Graduate Initiatives and Engagement. As a member of the Research & Learning department, this position contributes to student success initiatives and faculty engagement efforts. This position works closely with colleagues in the libraries’ Research Engagement Division and beyond to accomplish shared goals and strategically address the libraries’ priorities.

Experience and qualifications that will improve a candidate’s effectiveness include : experience supporting Electronic Thesis & Dissertation (ETD) formatting and submissions (including document preparation systems and markup languages such as LaTeX), experience developing an extracurricular program of support for graduate student success, experience delivering information literacy instruction, familiarity with information and digital literacy frameworks (e.g., ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education), experience designing learning objects for instruction and consultation, experience providing hands-on and asynchronous support for research productivity tools, and experience using assessment techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of student learning interventions. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position. Rank considerations are based on professional performance, research, and service experience sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian. See the Libraries Criteria for Academic Ranks document : http : / / policy.ku.edu / libraries / criteria-academic-ranks-library-faculty. Additional information about the Libraries promotion and tenure procedures can be found at : https : / / policy.ku.edu / ku-libraries / promotion-and-tenure-procedures-faculty.

Job Description KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

Professional Responsibilities (70%)

• Collaborate with Libraries’ and campus partners to develop and expand engagement initiatives, instruction and consulting support to enhance students’ ability to discover, access and analyze needed scholarly resources.
• Provide outreach and support to students and faculty at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas.
• Coordinate outreach and integration of information literacy concepts into GTA instructional training programs to support their teaching role.
• Support Electronic Thesis & Dissertation (ETD) formatting and submissions : experience using document preparation policies, systems, and markup languages such as LaTeX.
• Work with colleagues to coordinate the ongoing assessment of student learning and its relation to librarian educational interventions. Monitor and assess the impact of library instruction programs through data collection and analysis, adjusting as needed to improve student learning outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with campus partners such as WingSpan and Graduate Studies to identify pedagogical needs, share resources, and support improving student success.
• In collaboration with colleagues, supports researcher needs through consultations and training across disciplines. Responds to instructional and research needs across disciplines as part of the Research & Learning team. The librarian promotes the integration of information literacy into the curriculum, measures student learning outcomes, and assesses programming in support of student success.
• Works as a member of the Research Engagement Division by contributing to one or more of the following programs : student programming and events, open access initiatives, KU ScholarWorks (KU digital repository), Carpentries, Sprints, and evidence synthesis reviews.
• Works collaboratively as a member of project teams and other groups to advance the libraries’ strategic priorities. Fosters a highly collegial, collaborative, and open environment that supports colleagues and productive change.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and other librarians to design and deliver library instruction to students.

Research (20%)

Service (10%)

Required Qualifications

ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library / Information Science or equivalent from a foreign institution by date of appointment OR a PhD in library and information science from an LIS program that also offered an ALA-accredited master’s degree at the time the PhD was awarded.

Appointment at the Associate Librarian rank requires a review of the candidate’s materials to ensure work at the level documented in KU Libraries Criteria for Academic Ranks of Library Faculty. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Additional Candidate Instructions : Applicants should attach a cover letter, resume / CV, and contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor) to this online application. An online application must be completed to be considered for this position. Review of applications will begin on November 7, 2025. Please submit a complete application no later than midnight on November 6th for consideration. Contact Information to Applicants : Tonia Morgan – morgt@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range : Minimum salary $60,000, final determination commensurate with experience. Application Review Begins Friday November 7, 2025. Anticipated Start Date Tuesday January 6, 2026. Apply to Job.

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