Instruction & Pedagogy Librarian

Overview

Yale Library seeks a creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking individual who has a genuine enthusiasm for teaching to fill the position of Instruction & Pedagogy Librarian. We are looking for someone who is student-learning focused, thrives in a dynamic environment, and has a growth mindset. Reporting to the Associate Director for Curriculum Engagement, the Instruction & Pedagogy Librarian will serve as a member of an innovative new library department, Learning & Student Success, that positions librarians to teach research skills to undergraduates and graduate students across both special and general collections. The department develops foundational research skills and literacies for students at all levels and across all disciplines, following a unified, user-centered workflow that prioritizes efficiency, responsiveness, and flexibility. This role focuses on instruction and outreach programming for key transition points, including students new to academic research, undeclared students, and graduate and professional students building social and intellectual community. The incumbent partners with Yale Library departments, which include librarians, archivists, and curators, for the development of library-wide instructional approaches, including but not limited to active learning, primary source and material-based learning, AI literacies, and critical literacy skills.

As a member of Learning & Student Success, the Instruction & Pedagogy Librarian will design and teach course-integrated instruction sessions and interdisciplinary workshops and will lead outreach and orientation activities that empower students to build the research skills, community, and confidence they need for academic success. The Instruction & Pedagogy Librarian will collaborate with faculty to identify learning outcomes and active learning opportunities, design lesson plans, and will provide research support in and out of the classroom, including participation in the Personal Librarian Program and Library Peer Mentor Program. Working with the Learning & Student Success team, the Instruction & Pedagogy Librarian will help assess program effectiveness and measure its impact on student success.

The Instruction & Pedagogy Librarian participates in Yale Library planning, committees, and task forces; and engages in campus, regional, and national organizations and collaborative activities. The incumbent is expected to participate in professional activities outside of Yale and to monitor developments and best practices elsewhere to help ensure the excellence of Yale’s research and learning programs.

Yale Library serves a diverse staff, campus, local, and global community and is deeply committed to advancing its goals for equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is reflected in our mission, strategic directions, staff values, initiatives, and scholarly activity. To support our goals for staff recruitment, retention, and development, Yale Library invites applications from candidates whose philosophies align with these commitments and who have demonstrated success with supporting diversity and inclusion through their work, service, research, and/or teaching.

This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian II to Librarian III based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found here.

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Three years of related professional experience. Demonstrated track record of excellence in teaching with primary sources and general library collections in an academic setting.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of methods and tools to facilitate research support. Proficiency using library discovery and documentation systems.
3. Demonstrated ability to provide creative and innovative learning experiences through the application of appropriate pedagogies and educational technologies. Demonstrated passion and ability to teach with and about accessing collections. Interest in supporting disciplines across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations.
5. Exceptional interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and a positive outlook. Excellent analytical, creative, and communication skills in both writing and public speaking. This may be demonstrated through teaching, publications, exhibitions, public programming, or collaborative projects.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of archival theory, practice, and technologies such as Aeon software.
2. Reading knowledge of a language other than English.

Physical Requirements

Ability to climb ladders, push heavy book trucks, escort book trucks in elevators and across long distances within the library’s buildings, and lift materials weighing 50lbs.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Prepares and leads course-integrated instruction with Yale Library collections, including primary source material and general collections, by selecting materials, developing lesson plans and learning outcomes in collaboration with faculty and other stakeholders.
2. Provides support to students and faculty in academic departments, schools, and programs through workshops, consultations, and other academic activities.
3. Partners with external campus units focused on student success and learning (e.g. Poorvu Center for Teaching & Learning) to design, promote, and deliver learning programs and initiatives.
4. Creates and maintains information resources and educational tools; monitor use of technology and collections in library classroom spaces.
5. Collaboratively develops and coordinates outreach activities in support of learning and raising awareness of library collections and resources.
6. Participates in the planning of departmental library research and learning support.
7. Participates in departmental assessment, evaluation, and reporting initiatives.
8. Contributes to building a community of practice among internal and external stakeholders.
9. Participates in library committees and working groups, and engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations.
10. May be assigned to work at any Yale University location.
11. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts.
12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

1. Master’s degree in library or information science.
2. Experience teaching in a library or academic setting. Experience designing projects and bringing them to a conclusion in a timely fashion.
3. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups withing a complex organization and rapidly changing team environment.