Instruction Librarian I

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)

Life insurance and long-term(dis)

Job summary

The Iowa State University Library invites applications for an Instruction Librarian I to join its Instruction Unit. This role collaborates with the instruction team to coordinate and teach the undergraduate information literacy course, and helps deliver workshops on information literacy, AI literacy, and research skills.

Responsibilities include co-managing the course LMS (Canvas), coordinating LibGuides, developing learning materials, ensuring digital accessibility, and evaluating instructional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree is required.
• Experience teaching information literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach the library’s credit bearing information literacy course for undergraduate students.
• Coordinate and centrally manage the undergraduate information literacy course in collaboration with the instruction team.
• Develop content and learning materials for information literacy courses.
• Ensure digital accessibility of course materials.
• Co-manage the course learning management system (Canvas).
• Coordinate LibGuides and support librarians in using LibGuides.
• Develop guides, tutorials, and learning modules for AI literacy, information literacy, and research skills.
• Contribute to evaluation of instruction programs and provide improvement recommendations.

Skills

Teaching information literacy

Customer service

Organization & time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Position Title

Instruction Librarian I

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree

Job Description

The Iowa State University Library invites applications for an Instruction Librarian I to join its Instruction Unit. This role will collaborate with the instruction team to coordinate and teach the undergraduate information literacy course. As part of the Research and Instruction Department, the Instruction Unit also develops and delivers workshops and instructional sessions focused on information literacy, AI literacy, and research skills. The Instruction Librarian will also contribute to the development and delivery of these instructional initiatives. The successful candidate will have a customer-service focus, be skilled in organization and time management, possess the ability to interact effectively with library staff and the university community, and work independently as well as collaboratively in a rapidly changing, team‑based environment. The Iowa State University Library is committed to supporting librarians through mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities that foster professional growth and success. The Instruction Librarian will be encouraged and supported in pursuing continued learning relevant to their role, as well as sharing their knowledge and expertise with colleagues at Iowa State University and the broader library community.

Example of Duties

• Teaching the library’s credit bearing information literacy course for undergraduate students.
• Work with the instruction team to centrally coordinate the course and manage student learning accommodations.
• Actively participate in development of content and learning materials for the information literacy course.
• Ensure digital accessibility of the course learning materials.
• Co-manage the course’s learning management system, Canvas.
• Coordinate library’s LibGuides system and provide support to librarians on using LibGuides.
• Participate in the development of guides, tutorials, and other learning modules that support AI literacy, information literacy, and research skills.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of instruction programs, providing recommendations for improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching or providing information literacy instruction.
• Experience delivering reference and research services in an academic or research library.
• Experience using course management systems, such as Canvas.
• Experience using instructional technologies and content creation software.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and practices for creating digitally accessible learning materials.

Application Deadline & Eligibility

This posting will be open until filled. However, to receive full consideration, please apply before October 30th, 2026. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Details

• Appointment Type: Regular
• Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12
• Month Work Period Time Type: Full time
• Pay Grade: PS807

Posting Dates

Original Posting Date: October 15, 2026

Job Requisition Number: R20070

Location

Ames, Iowa

Benefits

• Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program
• WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.