Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Research and Instruction Librarian

Communications and Development

Albert S. Cook Library

LIB-N-2263

Towson University seeks a creative and enthusiastic research and instruction librarian who will lead communications, marketing, and proposal writing efforts of the library.  Primary responsibilities include providing user education to students and serving as liaison to the department of mass communications and other assigned disciplines.  This librarian will develop the library communications and marketing plan; create library publications in a variety of formats; develop and manage exhibits and outreach events; research external funding sources, write proposals, and perform work related to implementing externally funded projects; and provide support to library advancement and development activities. 

 This is a 12-month library faculty position on the permanent status track.  Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the library faculty.  Appointment will be made at the rank of Librarian I or II, depending on qualifications.  Salary ranges are competitive; this position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of the hire.      

Required:  MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.  Skills that demonstrate ability to write grant proposals and to create library publications and marketing materials required.  Experience in library instruction, proposal writing, marketing and publications desirable.   Superior verbal and written communications skills; Strong commitment to information literacy, public service, and support of the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.  Must meet requirements for appointment at the rank of Librarian I or Librarian II, including professional activities, research, publications, and service. For more information about the position, visit http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/employment/

Towson University

Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.  Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts.  The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events.  As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 62 undergraduate majors, 38 master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C.  The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 700 full-time faculty who work here.

Application Process

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.  Transcripts will be requested of final candidates.  Submit application materials to:

Ms. Diane Cascella

Communications Librarian Search

Albert S. Cook Library

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD  21252-0001 

Electronic applications are encouraged and should be submitted to dcascella@towson.edu.

Review of the applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form.  The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone. 

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.