The University of Virginia is seeking applications for the position of Teaching and Learning Librarian. This position will join a collaborative team responsible for designing and delivering instruction and programming that develops students’ information, media, and AI literacy skills. The successful candidate will develop and teach classes and workshops; collaborate on the creation of asynchronous instructional materials; lead community education initiatives; participate in orientations,…
outreach, and tours; consult with students and faculty; and partner with Library colleagues to assess and respond to curricular needs. In addition, this position also serves as the serve as the liaison to the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, a division of the University dedicated to working professionals and adult learners.
As AI literacy is a growing and strategically important area, this role will design and facilitate workshops and instructional initiatives that support students’ critical and effective engagement with AI tools in academic contexts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy and a demonstrated interest in advancing AI literacy through teaching, experimentation, and program development. They will bring awareness of emerging trends in libraries and higher education, along with a commitment to innovative pedagogy, ongoing professional growth, collaboration, and excellent teaching.
This is an Assistant or Associate Librarian, Academic General Faculty (AGF) position on the Library track. AGF positions in the Library are tenure-ineligible. For more information, see https://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/PROV-004#Library_Track.
The Teaching and Learning department strives to deepen the library's connections and partnerships with faculty, students, and other centers on campus. This position will collaborate with a cohort of library staff dedicated to the development of sound pedagogical practices, inspirational teaching methods, innovative outreach programming, and critical attention to the development of information and digital literacy skills and will join with a team of disciplinary experts to support and promote excellence in research, scholarship, and teaching and learning for all members of the academic and Charlottesville community. The University of Virginia Library is committed to the values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver engaging instruction sessions, both in-person and online, to support information, media, and AI literacies across the University and within the Charlottesville community.
- Collaborate on the creation of instructional materials, outcomes, and activities, including asynchronous teaching materials to provide instruction on information and AI literacy, research concepts, and facilitate student awareness of library services and equipment.
- Develop and deliver AI literacy initiatives, including designing workshops and instructional materials that support students’ critical, ethical, and effective use of AI tools in academic contexts.
- Provide tours, orientations, and in-person consultations.
- Serve as the liaison for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, responsible for communication and outreach, research support, instruction, and collection assessment for adult learners and working professionals.
- Collaborate with other liaisons to support research in emerging and interdisciplinary areas that cross conventional subject boundaries.
- Work collaboratively with Teaching and Learning team members and others in the Library to support the teaching and research initiatives of both the Library and University through assessment.
- Maintain awareness of innovations and trends within the Library and instruction professions and propose, implement, and promote services and technologies that adopt new models of teaching and learning.
Anticipated starting salary at the Assistant Librarian rank: $65,000 Anticipated starting salary at the Associate Librarian rank: $75,000 Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
About the University of Virginia Library:
The University of Virginia Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and personal enjoyment and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Faculty and staff support a massive collection of millions of manuscripts, books, journals, etc. as well as a wide range of services beyond traditional collections, embracing the advancement of digital literacy, creative technologies, and instructional support. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others. The University of Virginia Library promotes a culture of respect, collaboration, accountability, and mutual understanding. Departments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive.
The UVA Library is interested in reviewing candidates with a broad range of experiences, education, and qualifications. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every preferred qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
Library staff enjoy generous benefits for use of Library materials and professional development, in addition to UVA’s standard benefits package. UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains; Richmond; Washington, D.C.; and the Eastern Shore. Charlottesville is a vibrant town with culture, music, numerous restaurants, excellent schools, and countless outdoor activities.
Qualifications
Required:
- A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or a terminal degree in an appropriate discipline by the start date of the appointment.
- Experience creating online learning materials.
- Demonstrated teaching experience.
Preferred:
- Experience collaboratively designing, teaching, and/or assessing course-related information literacy instruction sessions at the college level.
- Knowledge of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy as well as current and emerging instructional technologies and their application to academic library instruction.
- Experience designing AI literacy resources and related classes and workshops.
- Experience in or familiarity with the operation of an academic library at a research institutions.
- Evidence of continuing professional development, professional dexterity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin August 6, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.
Please submit a cover letter, your C.V., and contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address). Note: the form will ask for one contact reference; please list all three references on one form.
For questions about the application process please contact Catalina Piatt-Esguerra at xcs9pw@virginia.edu.