Student Success Librarian (Assistant Professor)
Student Success Librarian (Assistant Professor)
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Job Description
The University of Nevada Reno Libraries invites applications for a Student Success Librarian (tenure-track Assistant Professor level). This position will focus on library outreach engagement and instruction to support diverse student populations and promote academic success across campus. The successful candidate will also serve as a subject or functional liaison based on their expertise and interests. Reporting to the Director of Research and Instructional Services the Student Success Librarian plays a key role in fostering student engagement and building partnerships across campus. This position involves active collaboration with campus programs a strong commitment to service and a passion for student-centered outreach and instruction.
Faculty Role:
This tenure-track faculty position includes the following workload expectations:
70% Librarianship
15% Scholarly activity and publication
15% Service (See more information on Libraries Bylaws here: )
Key Responsibilities:
Develop deliver and assess in-person and online library services supporting student success particularly for early undergraduate and underserved populations.
Partner with campus programs such as Dual Credit Core Writing Nevada FIT and initiatives for first-generation transfer and international students.
Serve as liaison to one or more academic or functional areas.
Provide instruction to visiting high school groups.
Create instructional materials to enhance students information literacy including Canvas modules online tutorials and library guides.
Deliver curriculum-integrated library instruction in collaboration with faculty.
Offer research support both in person and online.
Stay informed of trends in student success outreach and engagement; integrate innovative practices and technologies.
Foster inclusive services that support students from diverse backgrounds.
Participate in department-wide research assistance and outreach activities; collaborate with other library units as needed.
Conduct scholarly research publish in peer-reviewed venues and present at professional conferences.
Contribute to university and professional service through committee work and other activities.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
ALA-accreditedMLSor equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a library or instruction setting
Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing or participating in campus programs student support activities or other co-curricular outreach to students
Experience planning and delivering innovative library services and/or information literacy instruction
Experience with instructional design strategies and tools that support online learning such as LibGuides and Canvas
Background in and/or familiarity with one or more subject areas (e.g. social sciences arts) or functional areas (e.g. GIS data support evidence syntheses instructional design).
We encourage you to apply even if you do not have experience in all of the areas listed above.
Additional Information :
NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities) gender (including pregnancy related conditions) military status or military obligations sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles afros bantu knots curls braids locks and twists) color or religion (protected classes).
Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access
Zeva Edmondson
Director Title IX Coordinator
Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access
1664 N. Virginia Street
Reno NV 89557
The University of Nevada Reno does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The Universitys commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Zeva Edmondson Director Title IX Coordinator Center for Civil Rights and Equal Access University of Nevada Reno 1664 N. Virginia Street Continuing Education Building Room 206 m/s 158 Reno Nevada 89557-0158 Telephone: ; Email: ; to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1- FAX: ; TDD: 1-; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys grievance procedures and grievance process including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment and how the University will respond can be found here.
If you need any accommodations to complete an application please contact Human Resources at .
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NSHE Employees are required to participate in a mandatory retirement plan in lieu of Social Security. As a result employment at NSHE may impact your Social Security benefits. Additional information is available at SSA 1945.
Job postings are specific to the Nevada System of Higher Education.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
