Student Success and Career Engagement Librarian - Mary F. Shipper Library

Description

The Student Success and Career Engagement Librarian will actively contribute to the Student Success and Instruction (SSI) team within the Mary F. Shipper Library/Learning Resource Center at WVU Potomac State College in Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia by supporting the implementation of departmental operations, initiatives, projects, and goals. The position has a special focus on the first fifteen credits and the final fifteen credits of a student's academic career at PSC (orientation to college/library; transfer/career readiness). The position will offer career coaching to students as well as organize workshops, career fairs, and similar activities/events to prepare students for their post-academic career. This full-time, non-tenure track position is set to begin July 1, 2026.

Major responsibilities:

Librarianship

Student Success and Information Literacy:

• Develop and support department efforts for engagement around student activities such as:
  • Discover Days and prospective student tours, New Student Orientations, and other programs/events that foster library/learning resource center service awareness, recall, and minimize anxiety around seeking support.
• Lead the development and delivery of information literacy and library orientation instruction for First Year Student Engagement (WVUe) classes that foster belonging, engagement, and student success.
• Lead the development and delivery of instruction, programming and research support that connects information literacy with career preparedness, including the use of information sources for career exploration, employer and industry research, job and internship searching, and the development of professionally relevant research skills. This may include incorporation/integration of Career Development and Readiness Learning Objectives into Major-Specific Curricula.
• Stay current on best practices in information literacy and actively incorporate current practices to reach all students through inclusive materials, instruction, and outreach strategies.
• Monitor trends in professional and scholarly publishing in relevant areas to inform the design and delivery of library services and functions specific to student success and career coaching.
• As a member of the Library's student support and instruction team:
  • Collaborate with other faculty librarians in the development and implementation of assessment initiatives aimed at improving information literacy instruction;
  • Collaborate with other faculty librarians in the development of Library programming and initiatives supporting information literacy and academic student success;
  • Collaborate in the promotion of student success, instruction, and reference services to the campus community; and
  • Advise and assist with Collection Development for physical and electronic holdings in the Mary F. Shipper Library concerning titles related to student success or career development

Career Advising and Development:

• Coordinate Career Services activities between the PSC campus and other WVU campuses working with the WVU Career Services Center:
  • Serve as the PSC campus liaison to the WVU Career Services Center and communicate information between the Campus and the Career Services Center to ensure harmonization between activities/initiatives.
• Career Advising:
  • Provide career counseling to students;
  • Administer assessment instruments and career guidance systems;
  • Maintain a LibGuide with career preparation resources and service offerings;
  • Develop and maintain tracking of student outcomes, through tools such as building networking groups, first destination surveys, etc.; and
  • Develop, coordinate, and assess career-related programs and events, including career fairs, workshops, and employer engagement activities.

Other student success-specific activities:

• Supervise peer tutoring program - hire, train, manage, and assess peer tutors through the Library-based tutoring center.

Professional Development/Research.

• Engage in professional development / research related to the individual's assignment and/or the needs of the Libraries and the University.

Service

• Serve and actively contribute to relevant committees, task forces, and working groups at the Library, the College, University, regional, and/ or national level.
• Serve and actively contribute to activities that support the Library, the College, and the University in recruitment/retention/community engagement.

Condition of Work and Benefits

• Twelve-month assignment, 37.5 hours weekly M-F with occasional weekend and evening work possible

• Faculty rank and status, non-tenure track

• Health and retirement benefits

• Generous paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave

• A supportive work environment with funding support for professional development/research activities

• We welcome beginning or early career librarians and anticipate filling this position at the rank of Assistant University Librarian. Rank and salary are dependent upon experience and credentials.

• Salary range commensurate with experience and faculty rank; salary range is $40,000- $45,000. Faculty rank is determined by the WVU Library Criteria for Library Faculty Appointment, Retention, Promotion, and Merit. This position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant University Librarian level. Rank is determined by years served in a professional librarian capacity. Assistant University Librarian (5 years or fewer), Associate University Librarian (6 year to 12 years) and University Librarian (13 years or more) years of professional library experience or its equivalent.

• Exemplary job performance, professional development and/or research, and service are required for reappointment and promotion in rank

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or an international equivalent.
• Classroom teaching experience, preferably in an academic library setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of principles and evidence-based practices of information literacy instruction.

Application Procedure

The application review process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. A complete application must include:

• Cover letter
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae,
• Three current, professional references

About WVU Libraries

The WVU Libraries encompasses seven libraries: the Downtown Library, Evansdale Library, Health Sciences Library (Morgantown), Law Library, Health Sciences Library (Charleston), Mary F. Shipper Library at WVU Potomac State College, Beckley Library at WVU Institute of Technology, and West Virginia and Regional History Center. The WVU Libraries stewards 2.7 million unique titles, nearly 700 research databases, 245,000 journals and newspapers, and more.


About Keyser, West Virginia

Keyser is located in central Mineral County, and is part of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metro area. Rural living with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, farmers markets, and more, are intertwined with proximity to the benefits of more urbane city living (Cumberland, MD: 30 min North) and historic rural towns with vibrant artistic vibes nearby (Romney, WV: 31 min E; Thomas and Davis, WV: 50 min SW). More upscale shopping opportunities are an hour and a half away in Hagerstown and Morgantown. D.C. and Pittsburgh are under three hours away, perfect for day trips or weekend getaways.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches, and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.