Assistant Teaching Professor - Education Librarian

Bowling Green State University•Main Campus (BG), OH

About The Position

The Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) in Bowling Green State University Libraries’ Special Collections Department seeks an Education Librarian at the faculty rank of Assistant Teaching Professor. This is a full-time, one-year, nonrenewable, non-tenure-track qualified-rank faculty appointment reporting to the Chair of the Department of Special Collections. The position has a start date of January 4, 2027. The CRC provides high-quality materials for educators working with preK-12 learners, including juvenile literature, curriculum materials, and hands-on manipulatives. The Education Librarian supports instruction, research, collection development, outreach, and service in the CRC. Responsibilities include collaborating with education faculty to promote use of the collection, maintaining CRC online and social media presence, and organizing programs and events. The role also includes participating in department, library, and university governance and service. The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in library science or an education-related field by the start date. Experience in academic, public, or school libraries, a preK-12 setting, event planning and promotion, teaching or workshop facilitation, and knowledge of juvenile literature are preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials, and a full benefits package is available.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library science (MLS) or an education-related field (M.Ed., M.S.Ed., M.A.Ed., MAT, etc.) conferred by the starting date.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to learning about juvenile literature, content standards, curriculum and education trends, and education librarianship at the state and national levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in an academic, public, or school library setting.
Experience in a preK-12 setting.
Experience planning and promoting events.
Experience leading tours, conducting workshops, or teaching in an educational or library setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of juvenile literature.

Responsibilities

Participate in library instruction, conduct individual research consultations, and create research guides and online learning modules as needed.
Share knowledge of juvenile literature with students and faculty.
Collaborate with education and education-related faculty to promote CRC use through course assignments and cocurricular programs.
Participate in CRC service desk duties, including some evenings and an occasional Sunday.
Participate in collection development in assigned areas, including selection, deselection, and minor record updates as needed.
Coordinate CRC outreach, including web pages, social media presence, and programs and events that draw patrons into the collection.
Stay informed about juvenile literature, content standards, curriculum and education trends, and education librarianship at the state and national levels.
Participate in departmental, library, and university governance and service.