Education Research Librarian

Education Research Librarian

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Department: Library - 275000

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates will have the
following:

• A master's degree in library science or equivalent advanced

degree.

• Meet criteria for assistant or associate professor:.
• For appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates

must demonstrate the potential for effective
teaching/librarianship, library related service, and conducting
research.

• For appointments at the rank of Associate Professor, candidates

must have at least five years of appropriate teaching/librarianship
experience and recognized accomplishment in research or creative
activities and academic/professional service.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

Successful candidates ideally have a Bachelor's or advanced degree
or coursework in education or related field, along with
demonstrated experience with, knowledge of, or interest in the
following:

• Providing information literacy instruction and research support

at the graduate level.

• Serving as a liaison to academic departments or programs.
• Supporting education research, graduate education, or related

academic programs.

• Utilizing online learning tools such as learning management

systems and Springshare products.

• Collection management or collection development.
• PreK-12 education, pedagogy, and curriculum.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

The Appalachian State University Libraries are essential teaching
and research partners inspiring and guiding all who pursue
knowledge. With over 80 talented and hard-working faculty and
staff, the Libraries curate rich print and e-collections, teach
information literacy, and steward thoughtful spaces for Appalachian
State students, faculty, and staff. Through our digital spaces,
scholarship, and service, our library colleagues impact the larger
world of knowledge.

The Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons, the
Nicholas Erneston Music Library, and the new Hickory Campus Library
and Information Commons are our three libraries. We work closely
with other UNC System libraries, NC LIVE, and the Carolina
Consortium.

The Appalachian State University Libraries' Justice-Query
Instructional Materials Center (IMC) houses an extensive collection
of 45,000 books and educational materials which enhances the Reich
College of Education's Teacher Preparation programs, serves as a
model school library, and inspires progress in the region's public
schools. It is one of the strongest facilities of its nature in the
country.

Additional information about the Libraries, the University, and the
surrounding area may be found at the Libraries' about
page, Appalachian State University home
page, the Appalachian State
University Faculty Handbook, and the Human
Resources' employment page.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Education Research Librarian is a tenure-track faculty member
in the Instructional Materials Center (IMC) and serves as the
research liaison for assigned graduate education programs within
the Reich College of Education, with an emphasis on supporting
doctoral education and education research. The position
collaborates with faculty, librarians, and campus partners to
support interdisciplinary graduate research as appropriate.
Additional liaison areas may be assigned based on institutional
need and the successful candidate's experience.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Design, deliver, and assess information literacy and research

instruction that supports graduate coursework, doctoral education,
and education research.

• Provide individual and small-group research consultations for

graduate students and faculty in person and online including
support for dissertation research and literature reviews.

• Consult with faculty on assignment design, education research

resources, literature searching, and the integration of information
literacy and research skills into graduate curricula.

• Develop and maintain accessible research guides, online

learning materials, and other instructional resources that support
graduate education and educational research.

• Engage in collection management and development for education

subjects in the main collection, including selecting materials for
purchase and weeding the collection.

• Assess instructional services and research support activities

to improve teaching, learning, and user experience.

• Collaborate with IMC faculty and staff to support teacher

preparation initiatives, outreach, and other projects that
strengthen connections between graduate research and professional
practice.

• Contribute to the Libraries' chat service and research

consultation program.

• Engage in an active program of professional development.

As a faculty member of the University Libraries, the person in this
role will maintain an active program of scholarship and
professional service in line with Departmental Foundational
Documents, the Appalachian State University Faculty Handbook, and
Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures.

Proposed Date of Hire: 03/01/2027

Suggested Salary Range: $65,000 – 69,134 for Assistant
Professor. $75,000 – 90,000 for Associate Professor

Closing Date: 11/29/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/12/2026

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56833

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in
access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect
to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis
of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and
expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status,
genetic information or sexual orientation.

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