Undergraduate Success Librarian

Job Name: Undergraduate Success Librarian
Name of the Company: University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City, IA
Salary range: $52,500 – $64,000
Job Type: Full-Time
Career level: Experienced
Education level: Master’s Degree
Travel Required: No
Hours per week: Not specified
Benefits: Not specified
Categories: College & University

Position Description

The University of Iowa Libraries is on the lookout for two Undergraduate Success Librarian. The hired candidates will be working as Specialist Librarian at the Division for Undergraduate Success at the University of Iowa Library. Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Success, the Undergraduate Success Librarian shall be tasked to create affiliations, develop instructional programs, and spread awareness about the library as an academic and nonacademic partner; all to help promote undergraduate student achievement. To support student learning and progression, the Undergraduate Success Librarian will design original library services and instructional programs, especially within the Rhetoric and the General Education curricula, in collaboration with the library staff. The role requires working closely with colleagues to make sure that all the objectives of the University Libraries are achieved through internal and campus-wide committees.

Responsibilities

• Create instructional programs and provide consultation services for undergraduate students, especially within the Rhetoric and the General Education curricula.
• Establish collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students to support student-centered learning.
• Plan and provide instruction for library courses.
• Assess and evaluate the impacts of the undergraduate library efforts.
• Join Libraries and campus initiatives and contribute to other relevant activities and events.
• Provide research support services.
• Participate in relevant library and University-wide activities and committees.
• Represent the University Libraries in campus-wide and inter-institutional initiatives.
• Actively supports the UI Libraries’ commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent.
• Proven expertise in library instruction, student development, and undergraduate student success initiatives.
• Previous experience with instruction and/or outreach to undergraduates.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment, demonstrate flexibility, creativity, cooperation, and consultation.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and tasks independently while being deadline-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal arrangement, written and verbal communication skills.
• A clear vison of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in an academic environment, in a workplace setting, and/or in the community.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development that will improve your value to the Libraries, the University, and the profession.
• Familiarity with information literacy and instructional technology concepts, pedagogies, and assessment, especially assessment of student learning.
• Adeptness in working with undergraduates from multi-cultural backgrounds, ages, socio-economic status, and academic achievements/track record.
• Experience in planning and/or providing instruction.

To apply for the position:

In order to meet eligibility criteria for interview, the applicants must upload the documents below and mark them as “relevant files” when they upload:
• A cover letter illustrating how the applicant meets each of the required and a few of the desired credentials of this position.
• A recent resume or CV.
• An applicant statement about diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI), including examples of ways to have progressed diversity, equity, access, and inclusion in an academic environment, workplace setting, and/or in the community, or any other evidence of demonstrated commitment to DEAI.

Additional Information
• Classification Title: Specialist Librarian
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa
• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. Candidates with disabilities who require assistance or accommodations during the interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For those seeking jobs in UI Health care, please reach out to UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.