Education and Social Sciences Librarian Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Education and Social Sciences Librarian
Department Library Administration – 26000
Pay Grade 0
Job Category Faculty
Job Summary ETSU’s Sherrod Library is seeking an Education and Social Sciences Librarian. This 12-month, continuing (non-tenured) faculty position partners with university faculty in education and social sciences disciplines to promote information and data literacy through instruction, creation of resources (such as tutorials and LibGuides), and research services support.
Reporting to the Director of Academic Research Services, the librarian contributes to a collaborative team environment and plays an active role on the Research Services team. Responsibilities also include providing general research assistance and working to enhance user experience and engagement. Standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Work schedules may be adjusted with the approval of the Director of Academic Research Services. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information.

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//www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the library’s databases, search interfaces, and other resources to effectively meet users’ information needs.
Knowledge of current web, instructional, and productivity technologies (e.g., LibGuides, Zoom, Microsoft Office).
Knowledge of citation managers including Zotero, Mendeley, and Endnote.
Demonstrated communication skills; verbal/oral and writing.
Demonstrated skills in interdisciplinary services including research methods and data services.
Ability to develop, implement, and manage library programs and services.
Ability to support literature review activities including meta-analyses and systematic reviews.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues, faculty, students, staff, and university stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work closely and effectively with students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to design and deliver workshops or one-on-one consultations on education, social sciences, and research methods Required Qualifications Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited program, or equivalent degree if earned outside the U.S. or Canada.
Experience searching relevant databases.
Experience in providing in-person or online reference services and instruction.
Experience with current web, instructional, and productivity technologies (LibGuides, Zoom, Micrsoft Office, Generative AI, Excel). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited program in Education or a Social Sciences discipline.
Experience in data services management or Open Science.
Experience using digital tools in support of quantitative or qualitative research. Salary $59,000
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00949P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 07/23/2025
Close Date 09/06/2025
Open Until Filled No