Librarian, Director of Learning & Research Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2022159 Classification Title Position Title Librarian ,Director of Learning & Research FTE 1.00 FLSA Salary $85,000 - $95,000 Job Summary/Basic Function

Exciting Opportunity at the Mary & John Gray Library!

The Mary & John Gray Library is currently undergoing a $90 million dollar renovation aimed at modernizing our facilities, improving accessibility, and expanding services. This transformation will enhance research and study opportunities for the Lamar University community.

About This Role:

The Librarian, Director of Learning & Research at Lamar University reports to the Dean of the Gray Library and is a member of the senior leadership team. This position manages, evaluates, and supervises the faculty and staff of the department, with responsibilities including the development and implementation of best practices and innovative strategies to enhance the librarys support for learning, and research. Additional duties include overseeing team operations, fostering a collaborative work environment, building partnerships with faculty, developing and assessing instructional and research programs, promoting library resources across campus, and driving innovation by staying informed about emerging trends in academic libraries. This is a 12-month tenured/tenure-track faculty appointment. While the position is primarily on-site, it has the option of a hybrid work arrangement.

https://www.lamar.edu/library/index.html

What Youll Do Position Responsibilities:

• Instructional Leadership
  • Coordinate, develop, and oversee the librarys credit-bearing courses, includingLIBR1101 andLIBR1301.
  • Lead and expand the course-integrated instruction program to promote information literacy across the university, incorporating active outreach and exploring new instruction methods.
  • Oversee the creation of instructional materials, such as handouts, research guides, videos, and interactive tutorials.
• Research and User Support
  • Lead the research personnel in providing high-quality research support, both in person and virtually.
  • Develop and implement new services to meet user needs in collaboration with other librarians.
  • Oversee the librarys collection of research guides (LibGuides).
  • Supervise outreach efforts to promote library resources to stakeholders, including Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology.
• Departmental Management and Growth
  • Supervise librarians and staff within the department, developing goals and benchmarks for growth, ensuring high performance, and generating quarterly and annual reports for library reporting.
  • Participate actively in the librarys administrative leadership team.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Dean to develop and analyze data to refine and enhance library services.
• Scholarship
  • Engage in scholarship and research appropriate for a tenured/tenure-track faculty librarian, including but not limited to scholarly publications, conference presentations, and professional service to the academic community, all in line with updated tenure and promotion guidelines.
  • Maintain awareness of the latest trends in librarianship and information science through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant professional organizations.
• Service
  • Serve on university and library committees as appointed by the Dean or other officials.
  • Lead outreach efforts to promote and enhance library resources within the academic community.
  • Engage in professional service, contributing to the library and academic profession.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to establish and maintain productive collaborative relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
• Experience in management and personnel development, including recruitment, retention, and training.
• Proven conflict resolution abilities, with a focus on productive and respectful outcomes.
• Record of achievement in maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing strategic vision and workflow management
• Ability to interact effectively and work collaboratively with a variety of colleagues.
• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Familiarity and facility in the use of Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Springshare products, including LibGuides, LibChat, LibWizard and LibCal or similar software solutions.
• Ability to create and publish scholarly works

Physical Requirements:
Able to lift 25 pounds and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings.

Job Conditions:
Indoor office conditions

Extensive computers use

Who We Are:

Home to more than 17,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit:Benefits Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Masters degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
• 5 years of relevant experience in libraries and/or higher education, including increasingly complex responsibilities in a leadership position
• Experience in developing and implementing instruction programs and managing modern library services.
• Proven ability to collaborate and represent the Mary & John Gray Library effectively through presentations and meetings,
• Inclusive decision-making and management skills, including conflict resolution and personnel development.
• Record of scholarship research and professional service appropriate for faculty rank.
• Demonstrated professional writing and communication skills with experience authoring and editing documents for varied audiences (e.g. organizational policies, white papers, academic scholarship, marketing, communication
• Some supervisory experience of student employees, staff or faculty. Will consider relatable experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Additional Graduate Degree in another academic discipline.
• Significant and varied experience collaborating with faculty, university students, staff and/or community members to achieve goals.
• Passion for supporting student and faculty success with demonstrated experience.
• Experience with Springshare products, including LibGuides, LibChat, LibWizard and LibCal or similar software solutions.

Certification Required Key Competencies Physical Requirements Work Hours Job Conditions EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Lamar Expectation of Quality

Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.

Essential Functions

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 04/07/2025 Close Date 07/07/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/14939 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, applicants must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE.
   • Yes
   • No
2. *Do you have a Masters degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
3. *Do you have 5 years of relevant experience in libraries and/or higher education, including increasingly complex responsibilities in a leadership position?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
3. Cover Letter
4. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Miscellaneous