Data Librarian and Assistant Professor

Position Information

Position Details Posting Number 23-00114-UP / FA Post Position Title Data Librarian and Assistant Professor Position Number 997990 Full-Time / Part-Time?

Full Time Summary of Responsibilities University Libraries at Wichita State University (WSU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or above with an anticipated start date in August 2024.

Placement in rank subject to review of scholarship and experience. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Academic Engagement and Public Services.

Develops and leads services and programs designed to support students, faculty, and staff on the use of data throughout the research lifecycle.

Serves as liaison librarian to selected programs and / or schools to be determined based on the candidate’s education and experience.

Possible liaison assignments include College of Innovation and Design, College of Engineering, and College of Applied Studies (Education).

Provides research consultation and teaching in a variety of environments. Minimum Education A master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent.

Minimum Experience Experience working in an academic or large public library. US Export Compliance Requirement N / A Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a varied student population.
• Knowledge of data services concepts, such as data curation, data literacy, data visualization, data management plans, open data, and the lifecycle of research data
• Potential to meet the University Libraries’ tenure and promotion requirements for librarianship, scholarship, and service at a level that would merit tenure and promotion.

Required Licenses, Certificates & Registrations Additional Information A presentation will be part of the interview process.

Please use the cover letter to address your specific qualifications for this position. Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Salary Information Proposed Salary or Hourly Rate Commensurate with experience Eligible for Shift Differential?

No Benefits Eligible? Yes Position Description Information Preferred Education Preferred Experience

• Experience with data management, data services, or data science.
• Experience providing research support and instruction.

Regular Hours of Work 8 AM-5 PM, Monday - Friday, evenings and weekends as required Environmental Factors Typical office environment with varying temperatures, dust, etc.

Proposed Job Duties Responsibility / Duty Teaching / Librarianship Importance (E) Essential Percentage 80 Responsibility / Duty Research Importance (E) Essential Percentage 10 Responsibility / Duty Service Importance (E) Essential Percentage 10

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements - Physical Activity Activity Vocal Ability Frequency Daily Activity Vision - Straight Ahead Frequency Daily Activity Standing Frequency Weekly Activity Visual Acuity - Far Frequency Daily Activity Visual Acuity - Near Frequency Daily Activity Sitting Frequency Daily Physical Requirements - Weight Activity Activity (weight) Lifting Frequency Periodically Weight 10 pounds Activity (weight) Carrying Frequency Periodically Weight 10 pounds Other Physical Requirements Other Physical Requirements Explain Physical Job Requirements

Requisition

Requisition Details Department University Libraries Posting Date 05 / 29 / 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled? Yes Proposed Start Date 08 / 04 / 2024 Special Instructions