Librarian I/II - Head of Research, Learning, and Engagement

Maryland Connect

11d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Frostburg State University’s Lewis J. Ort Library seeks a full-time, faculty-level Head of Research, Learning, and Engagement to provide strategic leadership for user-centered library services supporting teaching, learning, scholarship, and engagement. The successful candidate will lead the Library’s Research and Learning Division and advance programs and services that promote student success, research excellence, information literacy, and meaningful connections with the campus community. The position directs the Research and Learning Division, overseeing research services, information literacy instruction, outreach and engagement initiatives, government documents, the library website, and related operations. The Head establishes divisional priorities, objectives, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Library Services and library faculty and staff; develops and assesses programs and services; manages division personnel and operations; and supervises, hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates division faculty. The role also provides research assistance and information literacy instruction, leads engagement and outreach communications, coordinates the library liaison program, liaises with assigned academic departments, and participates in collection development. As a member of the Library Leadership Team, the Head contributes to strategic planning, policy development, assessment, and documentation; represents the Library on University and system-wide committees; and participates in professional scholarship and service in accordance with University System of Maryland and Frostburg State University promotion standards. Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university and a member of the University System of Maryland. Approximately 4,000 students enroll annually. The university is located on a 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland. Salary is commensurate with experience, and a University System of Maryland benefits package is included. The position is open until filled; applicants are asked to apply by November 11, 2026, for full assurance of consideration.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited program.
At least four years of successful, progressively responsible professional experience in library public services, including administrative or supervisory responsibilities.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and effective communication with faculty, students, staff, and community stakeholders.
Experience teaching information literacy and library skills in in-person, online, and hybrid environments.
Working knowledge of current trends and best practices in user engagement, outreach, and academic library instruction.
Ability to articulate a vision for user-centered research and instructional services in an academic library setting.
Excellent written, oral, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of current trends in academic library research and instruction.
Demonstrated knowledge of current information literacy standards for academic libraries.
Experience mentoring faculty through promotion and tenure processes.
Record of scholarship, service, and professional achievement appropriate for appointment at faculty rank.

Responsibilities

Direct the Ort Library’s Research and Learning Division, providing leadership, vision, and oversight for research services, information literacy instruction, outreach and engagement initiatives, government documents, the library website, and related operations.
Establish divisional priorities, objectives, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Library Services and library faculty and staff.
Lead the development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of programs and services serving the research and information needs of students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.
Manage Research and Learning Division personnel and operations; supervise, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate division faculty.
Coordinate and provide research assistance to library users.
Deliver instruction sessions supporting the library’s information literacy goals.
Lead engagement and outreach initiatives, including promotion of library resources and services through print and digital communications, website content, and social media.
Coordinate the library liaison program, serve as liaison to assigned academic departments, and participate in collection development.
Serve on the Library Leadership Team and contribute to strategic planning, policy development, assessment, and documentation.
Represent the Library on relevant University and system-wide committees.
Engage in professional scholarship and service activities in fulfillment of University System of Maryland and Frostburg State University promotion standards.