Open Rank - Learning & Engagement Librarian

Position Information

Posting Number: F00525P

Classification Title: Non-Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty

Position Title: Open Rank - Learning & Engagement Librarian

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook and the Office of Faculty Affairs website. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department: GSU Library Services-Dunwoody

College: University Library

Campus: College-wide

Position Type: Full Time Faculty

Posting Type: Internal/External

About the Department

The positions are located at GSU (Georgia State University) Perimeter College’s Clarkston and Dunwoody campuses. The Dunwoody position will serve both the Dunwoody and Alpharetta campus communities. Regular work at all campuses is required. Perimeter College (https://perimeter.gsu.edu) became a part of Georgia State University in January 2016, a consolidation that formed the largest university in Georgia. For additional information about the six libraries that make up Georgia State University Library, visit library.gsu.edu.

The Dunwoody Campus sits on 100 acres in a residential area of north DeKalb County, where the college has developed a strong reputation as a community partner and institution for higher learning. About 10 miles north of Atlanta, the campus boasts a culturally diverse student body and vibrant student life activities, including the annual, well-attended international festival. Dunwoody is recognized for its highly regarded dental hygiene program. In addition, the Dunwoody Campus Observatory is an attraction for astronomy students and the local residents who enjoy night sky viewing.

The Alpharetta Campus is popular for students interested in business and in Dual Enrollment, a program that allows high school students to attend college and high school simultaneously. Science-minded students also find a welcome home on Alpharetta Campus, where Perimeter College offers physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, upper-level math and computer science classes and labs. A multi-million-dollar wing of biology and chemistry labs on the campus is preparing students for work in the growing Alpharetta and north Fulton County science and technology industries.

The Clarkston Campus is located in what’s referred to as “the most diverse square mile in America.” Although the city of Clarkston is small in size, it is home to an extensive mix of residents representing more than 50 nationalities and 60 languages. More than one-third are international refugees. This same diversity is reflected in the Perimeter College student population, which is one of the most multicultural campuses in the University System of Georgia.

Georgia State University, an innovative urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds. Georgia State readies students for professional pursuits, educates future leaders, and prepares citizens for lifelong learning. Enrolling one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation at its downtown research campus, at its vibrant branch campuses, and online, the university provides educational opportunities for more than 50,000 students at the graduate, baccalaureate, associate, and certificate levels.

Position Description

The University Library is hiring a forward-thinking and collegial Learning and Engagement Librarian based at the Clarkston and Dunwoody Campuses.

Responsibilities

You should be eager to partner with faculty in their teaching and engage with students in their first and second years, primarily in developing the information literacy and research skills that support the University’s College to Career Competencies Initiative, such as critical thinking, written/oral communication, digital technology, and global/intracultural fluency.

• Participate in developing innovative instruction techniques, tools, and assessments
• Participate in student and faculty outreach activities throughout the university
• Provide reference service in-person and online
• Create and maintain multimedia web-based information literacy and instructional materials
• Engage and support the faculty, staff, and students’ research, teaching, and learning needs
• Support peers’ shared learning and practical exploration of AI tools and practices relevant to library instruction, workshops, outreach, research support, and faculty collaboration.

This librarian serves as a member of the library faculty (12-month; non- tenure track), holds faculty rank, and is expected to participate in service activities as outlined in the University Library’s faculty guidelines. The library is committed to providing exceptional professional development opportunities for its employees.

Required Experience

Librarian Faculty Rank Requirements

Librarian Instructor – an entry level probationary rank requiring little or no professional experience and is based on potential. Appointments at this rank shall require expectation of successful overall performance and the potential for a promising career in librarianship or archival science.

Librarian Assistant Professor – Minimum three full years of service at the rank of Librarian Instructor.

Librarian Associate Professor – Minimum of five full fiscal years of service at the rank of Librarian Assistant Professor.

Librarian Professor - Minimum of five full fiscal years of service at the rank of Librarian Associate Professor

Required Education

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Creativity, initiative, and interest in innovative approaches to reference/research assistance, library instruction, and outreach work.
• Experience with outreach and/or programming.
• Experience teaching or providing library instruction in face-to-face and/or virtual settings.
• Experience creating digital learning objects.
• Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies.
• Interest in ethical and responsible uses of AI in library instruction, student learning, research support, or faculty collaboration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between campuses and participate in online meetings.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and their potential uses in teaching, learning, research support, or related professional contexts.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

• Twelve-month assignment, faculty rank, non-tenure track.
• Health and retirement benefits.
• Support for research and professional activities.
• Regular work at both the Dunwoody and Alpharetta campuses is required, with occasional work at other Perimeter College campuses.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Salary

$58,750-$63,500

Search Chair Contact info

Scott Pieper (spieper1@gsu.edu) and 678-891-2587

Departmental contact for assistance

Library HR at liblao@gsu.edu or 404-413-2712

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026

Open Date: 06/26/2026

Review of Applications Begins: 07/10/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please ensure that the names, email addresses, and phone numbers you provide in the application belong to three professional references who can speak to your qualifications, work performance, and suitability for the position.

Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6966

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Supplemental Questions

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1. What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter

Optional Documents