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Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Position Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor of Newton Gresham Library (Health Professions Librarian) Requisition 202600017F Rank Clinical Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Salary commensurate with experience and education. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Non-Tenure Track College Newton Gresham Library Department Newton Gresham Library Open Date 02/27/2026 Quicklink Refer Applicants To Contact Name Lisa Shen Title Director of Library Public Services Newton Gresham Library Sam Houston State University PO Box 2179 Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone 936-294-3587 Contact Email Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job This is a non-tenure track,12-month faculty librarian position that provides professional information and instructional services to meet the teaching, learning, and research needs of students, faculty, and other affiliated users at the Health Professions Building (HPB) and College of Health Sciences (COHS). Anticipated Subject Liaison Departments: Human Sciences - Dietetics, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies & Athletic Training, and the School of Nursing. Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities: Teaches classes and workshops that integrate evidence-based practice, health literacy, and new technologies into the HPB learning environment. Designs, implements and assesses online guides (LibGuides), web-based tutorials, and other relevant instructional materials that enhance research and reference skills and facilitate access to library resources and collections. Provides reference and in-depth research consultations. Works with library patrons in locating and interpreting library resources across academic disciplines. Maintains a general working knowledge of available library resources across the disciplines, and an awareness of relevant library policies, procedures, and practices. Participates in building and maintaining the library's collections in support of curriculum, research, and accreditation needs for designated subject disciplines. Conducts regular assessments, monitors usage statistics, and makes recommendations to leadership on changes to the collection. Actively engages with relevant stakeholders and identifies ways in which library services and resources could further support the mission and vision of the liaison departments and COHS. Works with other public services personnel to provide coordinated circulation and access services. May supervise student employees or provide on-site supervision for an access services staff employee. Participates in continuing education activities to maintain or develop skills that enhance the performance of position responsibilities. Participates in professional activities, professional development, scholarly research, publication, and service activities as outlined in Academic Policy Statement 890301, Hiring, Evaluation, Promotion, and Merit for Non-Tenure Track Faculty. Performs other duties as required in the usual course of the job. Educational Requirements for the Position Master's degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) is required. Degree or significant coursework in the relevant subject liaison area(s) is desired. Experience Required for the Position Experience working in an academic, health sciences, medical, or hospital library is desired. Other Requirements for the Position This position is primarily located in the new Health Professions Building (HPB) in Conroe, TX, and the librarian is expected to travel periodically to the university's Woodlands Center and the Huntsville campus. Special Instructions Summary Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted. Review of applicants will begin on March 23rd. Open Until Filled Yes