Assistant/Associate Professor

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rAbout This Role:

Kansas State University Libraries is seeking a creative,
outreach-oriented individual to serve as the Department Head of the
Center for Scholarly Publishing at K-State Libraries. This position will
advance K-State Libraries central role in creating and supporting
research and scholarship through strategic leadership and
relationship-building. This position will report to the associate dean
for research, education, & engagement.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand the
Libraries many existing and emerging scholarly communication services,
programs and priorities, which include the Open Alternative Textbook
Initiative, copyright support, K-State Research Exchange, and New
Prairie Press. In addition, this position will collaborates with
internal and external stakeholders to assess, shape and build upon the
Libraries current portfolio of research support services.

This new position formed to support K-State Libraries strategic
initiative ([K-State Libraries Strategic
Plan](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5710229&targetURL=https://lib.k-state.edu/about/our-organization/strategic-plan/))
to elevate scholarly communication at K-State and the universitys
[strategic imperatives
(k-state.edu)](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5710229&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/next-gen/plan/imperatives/)
of improving retention and graduation rates by providing open education
resources to students and growing our research enterprise with a strong
focus on interdisciplinary collaborations.

The successful candidate will be committed to fostering a culture of
collaboration and exploration; demonstrate action in diversity, equity,
and inclusion in all facets of the role; articulate a clear
understanding of research library responsibilities; and support the
research lifecycle throughout all stages. The candidate will be
encouraged to continue their teaching and research interests should they
bring expertise in these areas to the position.

Core Responsibilities

The Department Head of the Center for Scholarly Publishing will serve as
a member of the Libraries leadership team and will work closely with
other members of the Libraries faculty and staff to provide
library-wide leadership as well as oversight, and strategic development
of key portfolio areas.

– Lead the university community in navigating a complex and
challenging publishing environment that includes open access;
anticipating future changes; and implement new ideas to benefit
K-State.
– Lead and manage the CSP team while coordinating and facilitating
interactions with other library and university departments.
– Work collaboratively with subject liaisons, data services, content
development, and AI librarians as well as other units on campus to
develop, promote, and support open educational resources and other
publishing endeavors.
– Develop campus partnerships to support and coordinate data
facilitation and services.
– Evaluate and communicate developments in the scholarly communication
landscape, including legislative, funding, and publishing trends.
– Foster collaboration and build partnerships across the university to
promote best practices in scholarship, copyright, and publishing.
– Participate in grants and sponsored programs.
– Investigate and implement solutions that advance the support of
scholarly publishing (e.g. CRIS tools, etc.) by enhancing
interdisciplinary work and establishing scholarly identities for
faculty.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed
on employer premises or designated assignment location.

Visit this
[link](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5710229&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/policies/remote-work/index.html)
for K-States guidance and policies on remote work and flexible work
arrangements. Remote work agreements are required for all flexible work
arrangements and are subject to review.

What Youll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

– Masters degree in library/information science from a program
accredited by the American Library Association or terminal degree in
a relevant academic field.
– Knowledge of and experience with the full research lifecycle of
planning, implementing, digital scholarship, and publication.
– Demonstrated knowledge of issues, trends, and technologies related
to academic research, open educational resources, scholarly
communication practices, copyright, and research data management.
– Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and
organizational skills, including working collaboratively in a
diverse and fast-paced environment.
– Record of appropriate scholarship and service for appointment to a
tenure track position within K-State Libraries.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of continued leadership in an academic and/or resea