"Student Success Librarian for Foundational Learning; Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian"

Job Description Summary

The Student Success Librarian for Foundational Learning; Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian position collaborates with librarians, faculty, and campus partners to support undergraduate student learning by integrating information literacy into foundational and general education coursework through in-person and online instruction. The position develops and supports instructional programs and services that advance undergraduate engagement, academic preparedness, and student success.

Job Description

This role has a primary focus on supporting foundational student populations through partnerships such as college composition and general education courses, first-year experience and orientation programs, Honors and Scholars programs, First Year Research Experience (FYRE), living-learning communities, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, and other University initiatives. The position contributes to a collaborative and sustainable approach to information literacy instruction in support of the Libraries’ instructional mission and reports to the Head of the Learning and Engagement department.

Duties/Physical Demands

• Design, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction for foundational and general education courses, including college composition, first-year experience, and other introductory undergraduate curricula, in both in-person and online environments.
• Develop and support instructional programs and services for first-year student populations, including orientation, living-learning communities, Honors and Scholars programs, and other University and library initiatives.
• Serve as a library liaison to University services and offices, potentially including: College Composition, Office of Residence Life, Office of Orientation and Transition Programs, Parent and Family Programs, Rinella Learning Center, Enrollment Management and Student Success, Office of Community Engagement and Service, University Honors College, and Office of Research for Undergraduates.
• Collaborate with librarian colleagues and campus partners to plan, implement, and sustain programmatic approaches to undergraduate instruction and student engagement.
• Contribute to the Libraries’ instruction program through instruction, development of instructional materials and learning objects, and participation in assessment activities to evaluate and improve student learning outcomes.
• Provide planning and/or support to university and library programs and events that support student recruitment, academic preparedness, and retention, such as new student orientation and the Personal Librarian program.
• Integrate instruction related to information evaluation, ethical use of information, and disruptive and emerging technologies (including artificial intelligence) into foundational learning contexts, as appropriate to course goals and student needs.
• Engage in professional development, service, and scholarly/creative activities that support the Libraries instructional mission and meet promotion and continuing contract expectations

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution (or international equivalent) completed by date of appointment. Appointment as Associate Librarian requires an established record of service and scholarship as described in the requirements.

Consideration may be given to candidates with the following

• Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy concepts and instructional practices, through professional experience, coursework, training, or development of instructional materials.
• Demonstrated instructional experience with undergraduate students, including course-integrated instruction, workshops, or structured learning sessions in in-person, online, or hybrid environments.
• Professional experience in an academic library with responsibilities related to undergraduate instruction, outreach, reference, or student engagement.
• Experience teaching or supporting foundational undergraduate learning, such as college composition, first-year seminars, general education courses, orientation programs, living-learning communities, Honors or Scholars programs, or undergraduate research initiatives.
• Experience with information literacy frameworks and assessment practices, demonstrated through development or use of learning outcomes, rubrics, assessment tools, or instructional evaluation methods.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative outreach or liaison work, evidenced by sustained relationships with academic departments or campus units that resulted in instructional, programmatic, or service outcomes.
• Experience contributing to team-based or shared instructional initiatives, including co-teaching, shared curriculum development, documentation of practices, or participation in sustainable instructional models.
• Demonstrated awareness of emerging and disruptive technologies in higher education, including AI literacy, ethical use of AI, or the impact of AI on information evaluation, research practices, or student learning.
• Ability to meet the Libraries’ promotion and continuing contract requirements.

Required Application Documents

Resume/CV and cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Bree Kirsch at kirschb@miamioh.edu.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

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