Data Librarian and Assistant Professor

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Department:University Libraries

Campus Location:Wichita, KS – WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:Full Time

Pay:Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:8 AM-5 PM, Monday – Friday, evenings and weekends as
required

Export Compliance Requirement:No export control requirement.

Job Story

Its an exciting time to join the team at University Libraries at Wichita
State University! We are looking for enthusiastic self-starter to fill
the Data Librarian position. This position will support our innovation
and growth while continuing to strengthen and expand our connections
with campus and community partners. For more on these positions, the
library, Wichita State University, and our community, visit
https://libraries.wichita.edu/AboutWSULibraries/employment.

Job Summary

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 candidates 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.

Job Duties

Develops and leads services and programs designed to support students,
faculty, and staff on the use of data throughout the research lifecycle
andreports to the Associate Dean of Academic Engagement and Public
Services. This position will serve as liaison librarian to selected
programs and/or schools to be determined based on the candidates
education and experience. Possible liaison assignments include College
of Innovation and Design, College of Engineering, and College of Applied
Studies (Education). As part of the Research & Instruction Team, this
position will provide research consultations and instruction in a
variety of environments.

Required Education and Experience:

– A masters degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or equivalent.
– Experience working in an academic or large public library.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

A presentation will be part of the interview process. Please use the
cover letter to address your specific qualifications for this position.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position Frequent 60-90%; Ability to
operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited
to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators Frequent 60-90%