Assistant Professor of Practice – Collection Development Librarian - Western Carolina University

Assistant Professor of Practice – Collection Development Librarian. The Department of Content Organization and Management, eResources, and Technology at Western Carolina University invites applications for a 12-month fixed-term Assistant Professor of Practice appointment, eligible for reappointment in accordance with university policies. The requirements for the position are a master’s degree in library science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program, or a closely related field and Minimum of two years working in professional positions in or in relation to academic libraries, academic library consortia, with vendors of library resources, or other related fields.

Candidates are expected to have:

  *   Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with various groups of library staff and external colleagues
  *   Knowledge of current trends and practices in developing academic library collections, including demand-driven acquisitions, evidence-based acquisitions, coordinated collection development, and shared collections
  *   Familiarity with collection assessment and evaluation across diverse formats, disciplines, and subject areas, including the analysis and interpretation of usage data.
  *   Demonstrated project management skills


The position reports to the COMET Department Head and works in close collaboration with library units, including Access Services, Research and Instruction Services, and Technical Services, serving as a central point of alignment across these areas. The position coordinates and manages collections, both physical and electronic. They provide an overall vision of the development and management of collections aligned with institutional priorities. The Collection Development Librarian leads library-wide workflows for the selection and de-selection of materials, supporting effective, forward-looking collection management, and ensuring collections remain relevant, sustainable, and responsive to user needs.

Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a Cover Letter, Resume, and List of references. Applications must be sent to https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34587. The initial review of complete applications will begin July 27th, 2026, and continued until the position is filled.

For questions or additional information please contact Beth Thompson at bthompson_at_email.wcu.edu

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs_at_email.wcu.edu. An offer of employment will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Sincerely,
Office of the Dean - Hunter Library

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