Instruction Librarian

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: Library

Location: Chattanooga, TN

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Library invites applications for the position of Instruction Librarian. This is a tenure-track faculty appointment starting at the rank of Assistant Professor with a full-time, 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Department Head of Research and Public Services and Director of Research Services, this position will be responsible for:

• collaborating with librarians and faculty to deliver innovative instruction on research methods, information literacy, academic skills, and related topics;
• conducting one-on-one research consultations with faculty, staff, and students;
• participating in the development and maintenance of subject guides, tutorials, and other online materials relevant to instructional services;
• staffing the Research Services desk for approximately 6-8 hours per week;
• engaging in academic departmental liaison duties in specific subject areas to be determined;
• developing a scholarly research agenda consistent with a tenure-track appointment;
• contributing service efforts to the library, university, profession, and community.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program by date of hire;
• the ability to teach in-person and online to groups of varying sizes and demographics;
• an understanding of current and emerging trends, concepts, and theories in library instruction and higher education;
• a demonstrated learner-oriented approach to instruction and other library services;
• a demonstrated ability to develop and manage projects both collaboratively and independently;
• the ability and commitment to conduct independent scholarship consistent with a tenure-track faculty appointment;
• the ability to contribute service based on the needs of the Library, the University, and the profession.

Desired Qualifications

• teaching experience and experience related to instructional design, instructional technologies, and pedagogy.
• experience with Canvas, Springshare, or similar instructional technology.
• experience engaging and serving diverse user populations and information environments.
• experience providing reference service in an academic setting.