Head, Music Library; Assistant Professor and Music Librarian

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Columbus, GEORGIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

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The Schwob Memorial Library at Columbus State University seeks applicants for the Head, Music Library; Assistant Professor and Music Librarian position. This position will be responsible for the administration of the Music Library, general public service activities, and being the liaison between CSU Libraries and the Schwob School of Music.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning, developing, and coordinating the overall operation, services, and resources for the Music Library; collection development; staff supervision; liaison between CSU Libraries and the Schwob School of Music; reference/research assistance and bibliographic instruction; executes all public services activities; outreach to Music faculty and students; contributes to the overall management of the CSU Libraries as a member of the library faculty; actively participates in professional organizations on the local, state, regional, or national level; and participates in related service activities (community and professional).

Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS / MLIS; a strong background in music and familiarity with one or more foreign languages; experience overseeing library operations; familiarity with technical services, especially in relation to music materials; and must demonstrate strong communication/interpersonal, organizational, creativity and analytical/problem solving skills.

A Master's degree is preferred.

The annualized hiring salary range is $60,000 - $65,000.

  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to [email protected].

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Columbus State University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and  paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.


All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University's online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration.  If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.