Job DescriptionMetro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire a Research and Student Success Librarian. This is a full-time, probationary position within the Library and Information Services Department to start August 18, 2025.Responsibilities of the Research and Student Success Librarian:In collaboration with colleagues across the Library, provides overall direction for the Libraryâ™s student success initiatives and promotes ways the Library can serve as an essential partner in student success.Cultivates strong working relationships and collaborates with units that support student success and the universityâ™s diverse communities by serving as the Libraryâ™s primary liaison to the Center for Accessibility Resources (CAR), TRIO programs, and Multicultural, American Indian, and Retention Services (MAIR).Provides research support to incarcerated students enrolled in Metro Stateâ™s Transformation and Reentry Through Education and Community (TREC) Program.Develops relationships and partnerships with student organizations.Coordinates library events and workshops for students related to student success, retention, and completion that promote Library use.Coordinates with Library faculty and staff to design equity-informed library initiatives and collaborates with library and university colleagues involved in high-impact practices (HIP) that support student retention and completion.Faculty members are expected to:Demonstrate the ability to provide library and information services effectively to a post-traditional student population.Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.Contribute to student growth and development through assistance.Engage in service to the university and community.Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.Minimum QualificationsALA-accredited masterâ™s degree in library or information science earned no later than August 18, 2025.Experience providing reference/research support and instruction.Effective communication skills (written verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse workforce and student population.Preferred QualificationExperience centering, collaborating with, or advocating for underrepresented communities.Teaching or instruction experience, whether in a library or other educational setting.Experience serving as a liaison in an academic library.Experience working with undergraduate students.Experience planning or implementing programs or events in a library or higher education setting.Demonstrated understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice and how they relate to the mission of the Metro State.Other RequirementsNotice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota Stateâ™s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.Position is open until filled with a priority deadline of February 17, 2025 at 12:01am. Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position;Current curriculum vita or resume;Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness; andTranscripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institutionâ™s name/logo are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.Additional materials may be requested at a later date.AboutMetro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be âœwhere learning meets living.❠Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the regionâ™s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.The Library: The Library at Metro State University serves the campus community, supporting teaching and learning in specific academic disciplines and promoting lifelong learning. We embrace our role in student success through instructional efforts such as teaching credit-bearing courses, course-integrated instruction in other departments, and one-on-one consultations on and off the Reference and Research Assistance Desk. We work with students, faculty, and members of the community to not only meet their information needs, but to also foster information literacy.Please note: Filling of this position is dependent upon budget.For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safetySalary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience and is determined by the salary placement process as outlined in the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) which can be found at on the Minnesota State Employee and Labor Relations website.For the most current information on the Inter Faculty Organization, go to www.ifo.orgIf you have questions related to this job announcement, please contact Human Resources at 651.793.1275 or email at hrrecruiting@metrostate.eduFor TTY, call Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.The university provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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