Associate Director of Information Services and Studies

Associate Director of Information Services and Studies Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA, USA Oct 18, 2025 Full time Deans & Directors Job Description Associate Director of Information Services and Studies Job ID: 291277 Location: Georgia College & State Univ Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances. Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu. Job Summary The Associate Director of Information Services and Studies provides direction and leadership for the Information Services and Studies Department. The Associate Director develops cooperative and collaborative partnerships across the university and with external organizations, working to extend the reach of the library's services and resources. The incumbent for this department chair-equivalent position will create and promote innovation and change while respecting the principles and best practices of the profession and articulating the library's vision to stakeholders. The Associate Director coordinates the following functions of the library: teaching and learning, research assistance, liaison services, and academic outreach. The incumbent leads a talented team of library faculty in the implementation and assessment of the library's strategic plan as it relates to information services and guides the team in setting department goals and continuously assessing services and programs. This 12-month administrative faculty position requires an ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science, with the experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Responsibilities Faculty - Teaching/Instructing - A primary responsibility of this position is the implementation, scheduling, and assessment of the library's Information Studies minor, a for-credit interdisciplinary program focusing on the creation, use, communication, and management of information. The minor is made up of two required courses and three elective courses offered on a rotating basis, with a minimum of two courses taught each Fall and Spring semester. The Associate Director also coordinates the implementation, scheduling, and assessment of the library's contribution to the university's core curriculum, GC1Y: Research in the Age of Google, a section of which is offered each Fall and Spring Semester. The Associate Director also manages non-credit information literacy instruction, including one-shot sessions, research consultations, and workshops to implement a comprehensive information literacy program. Faculty - Professional Development - Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession. Academic Achievement/Professional Development - Publications (editing, citations) - Presentations at professional meetings - Publication; peer reviewed scholarship - Current work in circulation or in progress - Grants received or applied for - Membership and participation in professional organizations - Other professional service of development activities Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline. Faculty - Service to Institution - All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities. Service to the Institution - Committee memberships and offices - Programs directed and advised - Participation in special programs or projects - Other service in the institution Ability to work collegially with others in service to the University; Support the advancement of the department, college and University mission. Faculty - Public Service - Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following: - Consulting work - Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university - Membership and participation in community organizations - Other significant services to the community Ability to work collegially with others in service to the broader University community. Other duties and responsibilities - All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey. Administration - Establishes policies and procedures for the efficient operation of the Information Services Studies Department, including information literacy instruction, liaison services and scholarly communication services. Supervision - Recruits, recommends for hire, trains, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates faculty, staff, and student assistants; makes recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion; handles personnel actions/decisions based on applicable policy, procedures, and practices; mentors faculty and staff Outreach and Development - Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop and present programs and activities that promote library services; pursues funds necessary to support program through grant writing and collaborative projects Required Qualifications Educational Requirements An ALA-accredited Masters of Library Science Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)) Other Required Qualifications Two years of supervisory experience Required Experience Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in an academic library in instruction, research assistance, and outreach an academic library to include; Experience in program development and delivery, such as information literacy instruction, liaison services, or scholarly communication services, maker space services, etc. Experience and documented achievements appropriate for consideration of a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of change management practices. Preferred Educational Qualifications A doctorate degree in related subject (e.g., library science, educational leadership) Preferred Experience Three years of for-credit teaching and curriculum development experience, including experience with instructional design, and pedagogical strategies relevant to academic libraries Three years experience supervising faculty Required Documents to Attach List of References Teaching Philosophy Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Ability to provide leadership for the scholarly and instructional functions of the University Library, guiding and advancing library programs to support student success for undergraduate and graduate learners. KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of ACRL's Information Literacy Framework and/or the American Association of College and Universities' Essential Learning Outcomes; Knowledge of copyright fair use, and open education principles, including awareness of open education, open data, and open access SKILLS Skill in collaboratively facilitating the development of academic and research collaborations with faculty across academic units at GCSU, ensuring the alignment of library services with academic needs across the university. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU. Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance. 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