Information Literacy Librarian, University Libraries Vice Provost for Academic Effectiveness

Position Title: Information Literacy Librarian University Libraries
Position Tracking Number: F305
School/College: University Libraries
Department:University Libraries
Location: Azusa Campus

About APU

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles California. As a leading Christian university in California APU grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship faith integration diversity and internationalization APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University recognizing APUs high level of research activity.A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelors masters and doctoral programs on campus online and at seven regional locations across Southern California APU continues to be recognized annually as one of Americas Best Colleges byU.S. News & World Report.

Description

Azusa Pacific invites applications for a full-time ten-month Information Literacy Librarian for the University Libraries at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

We seek a dynamic experienced and innovative leader to advance the librarys teaching learning and information literacy programs across a complex university system. The Information Literacy Librarian will direct strategic planning coordination and assessment of foundational information literacy services that support APUs academic mission. Collaboration with faculty librarians and campus partners will be essential to integrate critical information and digital literacy skills into the curriculum and develop engaging learning experiences for a diverse student population.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision leadership and coordination for fundamental information literacy programs and collaborate with other librarians and faculty in areas such as General Education Writing Programs Writing Center and other student support services.
• Lead information literacy initiatives by developing teaching assessing and integrating information literacy skills and thresholds through various modalities to embody ACRLs Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Foster a culture of diverse pedagogical innovation and continuous improvement in collaboration with librarians and library staff.
• Develop manage and advocate for policies resources and tools that support effective teaching and learning.
• Serve as subject liaison to designated academic departments based on expertise or institutional need overseeing the development of relevant print and electronic resources instruction and research help for assigned areas.
• Create deliver and assess engaging instructional materials for asynchronous and hybrid learning including tutorials guides videos and LibGuides in assigned areas/programs.
• Oversee scheduling at the Darling and Marshburn reference and research help desks as well as other modalities including email phone chat and Zoom technologies including providing research support and training in best reference and research practices.
• Collaborate with both internal and external library and higher education colleagues to anticipate emerging needs innovations and opportunities.
• Align library information literacy programs and assessment with institutional goals as established in the universitys strategic plan.
• Monitor the library and higher education landscape particularly related to advances in generative artificial intelligence and provide a strategic response to its effects on information-seeking academic integrity and student learning.
• Conduct research publish and present in areas related to information literacy pedagogy educational technology or areas associated with ones academic training.
• Participate actively in relevant library university and professional committees.

Level

• Assistant or Associate Professor.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Additional graduate degree in another academic discipline.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in an academic library focusing on teaching instruction or information literacy.
• Deep understanding of information literacy standards learning theories and pedagogical best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design teach and assess effective learning experiences for diverse audiences.
• Effective leadership staff supervision and cross-department collaboration skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication (written and oral) presentation and management capabilities.
• Familiarity with learning management systems digital pedagogy and emerging educational technologies.
• Vibrant Christian faith compatible with the APUs mission (Faculty members are required to sign a Statement of Faith available at and to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading assessment projects or curricular integration initiatives.
• Graduate degree in one of the following areas: business humanities or social sciences.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and professional engagement.

Hire Date

• Ideally January 1 2026 a later start date (July 1 2026) may be considered.

Mental Demands

• Ability to integrate Christian values throughout ones work activities.
• Strong critical thinking and independent judgment skills.
• Capacity to maintain and manage confidential information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff.

Compensation:

• $70304 to $125460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications experience and internal addition to compensation APU offers a competitive benefits package.
• Compensation will be based on experience rank and qualifications.