Library: Assistant Professor to serve as Instructional Services Librarian

We seek an innovative and dynamic colleague for a 12-month tenure-track library faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. This position has primary responsibility for coordinating the library’s instruction and subject liaison program. This librarian serves as a generalist, working with students and instructors across disciplines in promoting and offering course-integrated, credit-based, and on-demand information literacy instruction. Additionally, this position serves as the library liaison to first year and student success initiatives, and designated academic disciplines to be determined. This position reports to the director of libraries.  

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and the ability to thrive in a changing and collaborative environment and will be part of a team that delivers information literacy instruction, research expertise, and excellent customer service to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Commitment to teaching excellence and to the University’s equity, diversity, and inclusivity goals are essential. Starting salary is $56,000. This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment with an anticipated start date in early 2025.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited library and information science program. Degree must be completed by anticipated start date. New professionals are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in information literacy instruction.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of problem-solving and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in academic library instruction.

Major areas of responsibility 

Instructional Services Coordination

• Provides direction for the library’s instruction and liaison program.
• Manages logistics, such as scheduling, recordkeeping, and communication for the instruction program.
• Coordinates library faculty collaborative efforts to plan, promote, and assess information literacy initiatives.
• Keeps current with developments in pedagogy and librarianship through professional development, engagement with campus and professional colleagues, and participation in professional organizations.
• Leads and performs assessment of instruction program, including but not limited to gathering statistics and preparing annual reports.
• Coordinates the in-person and virtual research consultation services in cooperation with library colleagues.
• Participates in staffing and support of library service areas, which may include the main desk, makerspace and digital studio.
• Other duties as assigned by the director of libraries.

Faculty 

In alignment with the Library’s Departmental Evaluation Plan: 

• Teaches information literacy concepts through course-integrated instruction and individual research consultation.
• Serves as liaison to assigned departments, consulting and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to meet their information and instructional needs.
• Serves on appropriate library, campus, and UW System committees.
• Pursues continued study, scholarly activities, and creative work.
• Participates in professional and service activities.
• Contributes to university and library equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) goals.
• Participates in department, library, and university planning. 

Department

McIntyre Library is a team-based organization consisting of 10 faculty, 17 staff, and about 30 student employees. Additionally, we work collaboratively with library staff at the UW-Eau Claire – Barron County branch campus and with colleagues at the other Universities of Wisconsin libraries. We strive to be an inclusive and student-centered organization that values excellent service, innovation, collaboration, and the importance of flexibility and fun in our work. More information at https://library.uwec.edu.  

University and Eau Claire community

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and among the nation’s most LGBTQ+ friendly campuses. We are a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad, and strive to reflect our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. The campus is known for its natural beauty, spanning a winding river and abutting a 230-acre nature area.  The growing city of Eau Claire is 90 miles east of Minneapolis, with a population of about 70,000. The area features beautiful parks and trails, including 70+ miles of bike trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts and music scene, a growing local food culture with an exceptional farmers market, and abundant recreational opportunities.  

Application Procedure

Please submit your application electronically, following the instructions found at: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/ . Please create an account and login prior to applying. If you do not have a registered account, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, enter your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Library: Instructional Services Librarian position (Job ID # 21347) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will be considered complete when all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please include the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial graduate school transcript
• Names and contact information for three professional references. 

For additional information

• Please direct questions regarding the submission of your application to Eva Peterson peterev@uwec.edu.
• Please direct other questions regarding the position and the search process to Kate Hinnant, Search & Screen Committee chair; hinnanks@uwec.edu  

To ensure consideration, submit your completed application by November 8, 2024. Screening may continue until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check is required prior to employment. 

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report: https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf . 

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.