Instruction & Research Librarian

About the role

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. As a faculty member of the Learning, Research, and Engagement Department, the Instruction & Research Librarian provides information literacy instruction and research assistance in various formats to the UCCS community. This 12‑month faculty appointment requires commitments in Teaching/Librarianship and Leadership and Service. Scholarly/creative work is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑person and/or online information literacy instruction in the First‑Year Rhetoric and Writing Program, Gateway Program Seminar, and library workshops (may include night and weekend classes).
• Provide general research assistance service in‑person and through remote formats.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of online learning materials.
• Assist with assessment of library instruction and research assistance activities.
• Serve as a liaison to academic divisions or departments in the College of Education or other assigned area, providing collection development, library instruction, and research assistance.
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and goals for the Learning, Research, and Engagement department and the Kraemer Family Library.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the academic or campus community through library, campus, CU System, or professional service activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA‑accredited library school, completed by the position start date.
• Experience or coursework in instruction or instructional design (instructional experience in a public library or K‑20 setting will be considered).
• Experience or coursework in providing reference or research assistance.
• Experience in an academic library in any position (student employee, staff, practicum, etc.) OR coursework in academic librarianship is preferred.
• Highly qualified applicants will have experience providing research support, information literacy instruction, or collection development in the subject area of education, OR an educational background in education.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: comprehensive medical plans covering preventative care at no cost (including a yearly mental health visit), affordable dental and vision plans, competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, retirement options.
• Further Your Education: twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus.
• Wellness & More: wellness programs and additional benefits through CU Advantage.

Pay

Salary/Pay Range: $50,000 – $55,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full‑time, 12‑month faculty appointment. Work