Instruction, Outreach, and Assessment Librarian

Beginning 8/1/25

POSITION SUMMARY. Under the supervision of the Library Director this librarian works in a collaborative environment to promote and provide library instruction; leads and directs the design and delivery of instruction; coordinates the teaching activities of the library; coordinates the assessment of library services and collections; leads library marketing and outreach activities; provides reference service; and provides some collection development duties. This position requires an outgoing enthusiastic individual who is energetic collegial and self-motivated. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to build upon the success of the Librarys current instruction program which has included curriculum mapping information literacy testing at the first and senior year levels and extensive outreach to faculty. The position is a full-time 10 month position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. Masters Degree required in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. Preferred: undergraduate degree or significant coursework in secondary education and/or assessment or equivalent. Academic library experience required. Familiarity with current trends standards and technologies in information literacy and library instruction; ability to work in a collegial environment; strong public service commitment. Candidates will be expected to support the mission of the College and respect the Colleges Catholic tradition.

COMPENSATION. Commensurate with qualifications education and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance flexible spending plan TIAA retirement plan tuition remission program family membership in Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.

THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839 Loras College is a Catholic primarily undergraduate liberal arts institution that includes pre-professional and career preparation programs as well as several graduate programs. The Loras College community embraces the core values of truth respect responsibility excellence and service that define the way we work behave and relate with others. These values align with our college mission: Loras as a Catholic liberal arts college creates a community of active learners reflective thinkers ethical decision-makers and responsible contributors in diverse professional social and religious roles. The student body consists of approximately 1300 students over 90 percent of whom are full-time undergraduates. The college is a wireless laptop campus and there will be opportunity for developing technology-rich interdisciplinary courses for the general education curriculum.

THE COMMUNITY. Loras Colleges 60-acre campus is located on one of Dubuques highest bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuques population is approximately 60000 and its nineteenth century architecture is woven into limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuques unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities and in addition there are sporting events shopping facilities schools and churches that are convenient to its residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer cool spring and fall and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry.

APPLICATION DEADLINE. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. For more information contact Library Search Committee Kristen Smith .

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to: to apply. Please upload your letter of application unofficial transcripts from advanced degree(s) awarded curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval from the candidate. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.