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Assistant or Associate Professor\
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Department: 3670003040 Hale Library\
Job no: 517108\
Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 month\
Location: Manhattan, Kansas\
Worksite: On-site requirement\
Categories: Library\
Pay Grade: 001\
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About This Role:\
Kansas State University Libraries is seeking a creative,
outreach-oriented individual to serve as the Department Head of the
Center for Scholarly Publishing at K-State Libraries. This position will
advance K-State Libraries\' central role in creating and supporting
research and scholarship through strategic leadership and
relationship-building. This position will report to the interim
associate dean for research, education, & engagement.\
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The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand the
Libraries\' many existing and emerging scholarly communication services,
programs and priorities, which include the Open Alternative Textbook
Initiative, copyright support, K-State Research Exchange, and New
Prairie Press. In addition, this position will collaborate with internal
and external stakeholders to assess, shape and build upon the
Libraries\' current portfolio of research support services.\
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This is a new position formed to support K-State Libraries\' strategic
initiative
(lib.k-state.edu/about/our-organization/strategic-plan)
to elevate scholarly communication at K-State and the university\'s
strategic imperatives
(k-state.edu/next-gen/plan/imperatives)
of improving retention and graduation rates by providing open
educational resources to students and growing our research enterprise
with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaborations.\
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The successful candidate will be committed to fostering a culture of
collaboration and exploration; demonstrate action in diversity, equity
and inclusion in all facets of the role; articulate a clear
understanding of research library responsibilities; and support the
research lifecycle throughout all stages. The candidate will be
encouraged to continue their teaching and research interests should they
bring expertise in these areas to the position.\
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Core Responsibilities\
The Department Head of the Center for Scholarly Publishing serve as a
member of the Libraries\' leadership team and will work closely with
other members of the Libraries\' faculty and staff to provide
library-wide leadership, as well as oversight, and strategic development
of key portfolio areas.\
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This position will:
- Lead the university community in navigating a complex and
challenging publishing environment that includes open access;
anticipating future changes; and implement new ideas to benefit
K-State.
- Lead and manage the CSP team while coordinating and facilitating
interactions with other library and university departments.
- Work collaboratively with subject liaisons, data services, content
development, and AI librarians as well as other units on campus to
develop, promote, and support open educational resources and other
publishing endeavors.
- Develop campus partnerships to support and coordinate data
facilitation and services.
- Evaluate and communicate developments in the scholarly communication
landscape, including legislative, funding, and publishing trends.
- Foster collaboration and build partnerships across the university to
promote best practices in scholarship, copyright, and publishing.
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- Participate in grants and sponsored programs.
- Investigate and implement solutions that advance the support of
scholarly publishing (e.g. CRIS tools, etc.) by enhancing
interdisciplinary work and establishing scholarly identities for
faculty.
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Why Join Us:\
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that
includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time
off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available,
please visit:
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We Support Diversity and Inclusion:\
Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The
University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment
and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The
University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of
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Worksite Options:\
This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed
on employer premises or designated assignment location.\
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What You\'ll Need to Succeed:\
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