Assistant Professor of Instruction and Information Literacy & Liaison Librarian

Rod Library (University of Northern Iowa); Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa's Rod Library seeks an Assistant Professor of Instruction and Information Literacy & Liaison Librarian starting August 2025. The 11-month appointment reports to the Associate University Librarian for Learning and Research and interfaces with multiple colleges.

The role focuses on teaching information literacy, providing research consultations, reference support, and developing instructional media and online guides, including credit-course offerings.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science or international equivalent.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and library instruction.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and campus community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interest in working across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Teach information literacy program and coursework.
• Provide research consultations and reference support.
• Create and maintain online course guides and instructional media.
• Engage in academic outreach and liaison activities across departments.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Outreach

Education

ALA-accredited MLS

Job description

The University of Northern Iowa’s Rod Library seeks applications for a three-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction and Information Literacy & Liaison Librarian position, starting in August 2025. The Information Literacy & Liaison Librarian is an 11-month appointment and reports to
the Associate University Librarian for Learning and Research. This position will likely liaise with the Wilson College of Business and/or the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Rod Library’s Information Literacy & Liaison Librarians work closely as a liaison to departments, courses and students across campus through teaching in its information literacy program, providing research consultations and general reference support, creating and maintaining online course guides and instructional media, and other academic outreach. This position also teaches within the library’s burgeoning credit-course program which includes classes on information
literacy and artificial intelligence.

Requirements: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science or international equivalent; demonstrated interest in and commitment to teaching and library instruction; demonstrated willingness and ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with coworkers
and campus community; excellent oral and written communication skills; and demonstrated interest in working collaboratively across disciplines required.

Preferred Qualifications: Instructional experience and interest in credit-based library instruction preferred.

For more information, please contact Angie Cox, Search Committee Chair, at [phone] or email at [e-mail]. Pre-employment background checks required.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color,
creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.