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• Learning & Engagement Librarian Georgia State University Jul 29, 2026 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. s & 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 https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. 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 Dunwoody Position Type Full Time Faculty Posting Type Internal/External About the Department This position is located at GSU (Georgia State University) Perimeter College's Dunwoody campus and serves both the Dunwoody and Alpharetta campus communities. Regular work at both 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. 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 Dunwoody Campus. 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 Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 06/26/2026 Review of Applications Begins 07/10/2026 Close Date 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.

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