Business Librarian (Assistant or Associate Professor)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (dental & vision)

Generous annual leave

Faculty fitness center access

Tuition benefits for dependents

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Business Librarian to serve as liaison to the College of Business, the Department of Criminal Justice, and the Judicial Studies program. This full-time tenure-track position focuses on information literacy, research support, and collection development for business-related disciplines on campus.

The candidate will design curriculum-integrated instruction, provide research consultations, and contribute to outreach and scholarly communications.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in a library or instruction setting or an advanced degree in one of the liaison areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth research consultations regarding business resources such as investment and financial data and market research.
• Design and conduct curriculum-integrated instructional sessions in liaison areas, in person and online.
• Create and maintain library guides and effective online instructional materials.
• Maintain familiarity with trends in research and teaching related to business liaison areas.
• Oversee library collections and respond to faculty and student requests for materials.
• Engage in outreach, assessment, and scholarly communications support.

Skills

Library instruction

Research consultation

Collection development

Outreach & partnerships

Education

ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent

Tools

Canvas

Springshare

Zotero

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Business Librarian to serve as liaison to the College of Business, the Department of Criminal Justice, and the Judicial Studies program. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The incumbent will provide library instruction, research consultation, and collection development services for students and faculty in areas such as accounting, business administration, criminal justice, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, marketing, and management. Located in the Libraries’ Research and Instructional Services department, this tenure-track position will collaborate on initiatives related to outreach, research help services, scholarly communications support, assessment, and others. This position is part of the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries’ liaison librarian program that emphasizes engaging information literacy instruction, research support for both novice and advanced researchers, and active engagement in outreach activities to promote the Libraries and build campus partnerships. The Libraries value excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong service orientation, a willingness to experiment with new methods and technologies, an openness to change, and a collaborative approach to meeting user needs. This is a tenure-track faculty position, with 70% of the expectations related to librarianship, 15% to scholarly activity and publication, and 15% to service activities (for more information see the Libraries’ Bylaws). The successful candidate for this position will have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in library services.

The incumbent is expected to:

• Provide in-depth research consultations regarding specialized business resources, such as those involving investment and financial data, company and industry information, market research, economic indicators, and patent and trademark research.
• Design and conduct curriculum-integrated instructional sessions in the liaison areas both in person and online, in consultation with faculty regarding their teaching objectives.
• Create and maintain library guides, and create effective online instructional materials such as LMS modules, online tutorials, and other learning objects.
• Maintain familiarity with recent trends in research and teaching related to the liaison areas, such as those concerning journal publication, AI literacy, and evidence synthesis.
• Oversee library collections in the liaison areas, respond to faculty and student requests for library materials, and collaborate with other library departments on collections-related issues.
• Participate in and extend the Research and Instructional Services Department’s outreach, promotion, assessment, and instructional initiatives, including research help services.
• Work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse communities and cultures.
• Conduct academic research, publish work in peer-reviewed journals and other outlets in the library and information science field, and present work at professional conferences.
• Serve on professional and university committees and participate in other professional service activities.
• Engage in continuous learning to update knowledge and skills related to business librarianship.

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in a library or instruction setting or an advanced degree in one of the liaison areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in and/or familiarity with sources, issues, and trends in business research
• Experience collaborating with faculty in a liaison librarian capacity
• Experience planning and delivering library services and/or information literacy instruction
• Experience with technologies that support research skills and/or online learning (e.g., Canvas, Springshare, Zotero)

We encourage you to apply even if you do not have experience in all of the areas in the preferred qualifications. This position can be hired at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level.

Schedule

The Business Librarian is an in-person position housed on the University's main campus with occasional business travel, nights and weekends required.

Salary

The minimum salary for appointment at Assistant Professor is $80,000. The minimum salary for Associate Professor is $90,000. Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on experience, record of scholarship, service and achievement. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty (12-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues. Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate No state income tax! Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information

The University Libraries has been a cornerstone of the University since it was founded in 1874. Today it encompasses a blend of cutting-edge research facilities and services, including the state-of-the-art Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (main library), Special Collections and University Archives, DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library, Jon Bilbao Basque Library, and @One Digital Media and Technology Center. The University Libraries fulfills its mission to further intellectual inquiry and innovation; partner with students and faculty in the creation of new knowledge; and foster excellence in education through providing access to scholarly resources, active learning environments, contemporary technology, and knowledgeable assistance, all with an underlying core focus on diversity and inclusion.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Ann Medaille at [e-mail]
Search Coordinators: Morgan Smith at [e-mail] and Emme Haw at [e-mail]
ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0% Required Attachment(s) Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail]. Please attach the following documents to your application: 1) Resume/CV 2) Cover letter - Outlining qualifications, experience, research plans and teaching experience 3) Contact information for three professional/academic references

Full Consideration Review of applications will begin September 28, 2026

Full Consideration Review of applications will begin September 28, 2026.

Posting Close Time

This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
Posting Close Date 09/30/2026

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity." Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website.