Instruction & Research Librarian for Sciences, William & Mary Libraries

VIRGINIA LIBRARY ASSN; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

William & Mary Libraries seeks an Instruction & Research Librarian for Sciences to lead instructional sessions and provide research support to faculty and students. This newly created professional faculty position will shape teaching and learning at a top-tier university.

The role supports data-driven and interdisciplinary scholarship, aligns with the university's expanding research profile, and emphasizes personalized, relationship-based service within the libraries. EEO is the Law.

Qualifications

• Provide engaging instruction and one-on-one research support to faculty and students.
• Support data-intensive and interdisciplinary scholarship through instruction and research services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver information literacy instruction to diverse user groups.
• Provide research consultations and point-of-need assistance to faculty and students.
• Collaborate with librarians and academic departments to advance teaching and learning.

Skills

One-on-one research

Information literacy

Faculty collaboration

Instructional sessions

Education

MLS / MSLS in Library Science

Job description

POSITION:Instruction & Research Librarian for Sciences, William & Mary Libraries
LOCATION: Williamsburg, VA
SALARY: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Instruction & Research Librarian for Sciences

Join William & Mary Libraries as our next Instruction and Research Librarian for Sciences and help shape the teaching, learning, and research experience at one of the nation’s preeminent universities. In this newly created professional faculty position, you will provide engaging instruction and one‑on‑one research support to deeply engaged faculty and students.

This is an especially exciting moment to join William & Mary. With our recent designation as an R1 research institution and the launch of the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics, the university is expanding its research profile and strengthening its commitment to data‑intensive and interdisciplinary scholarship. The Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, a globally recognized leader in marine research, offers rich opportunities for collaboration and engagement. The libraries play a central role in this work, supporting evolving research needs while maintaining our strong tradition of personalized, relationship‑based service.

EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.