LIBRARIAN I/II Teaching & Learning Librarian (Ranked Faculty) / UMKC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Missouri-Kansas City as a Teaching & Learning Librarian and contribute to library instruction, particularly within the School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences. This full-time, ranked faculty role emphasizes collaboration and innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning and information literacy skills in a supportive library environment.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid winter break

Continuing education benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an accredited program.
• Experience or knowledge of active learning and online learning.
• Ability to set and follow through on priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide library instruction to support curriculum across disciplines.
• Implement and assess teaching resources and methods.
• Serve on UMKC Libraries’ faculty governance group.

Skills

Communication

Active Learning

Collaboration Tools Knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Teams

Job description

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Teaching & Learning Librarian

The UMKC University Libraries are seeking a curious and collaborative person to join us as a Teaching and Learning Librarian. This position will contribute to the instructional and reference programs within the library, particularly in support of the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences. Teaching and Learning Librarians work in a team-based environment to ensure that students from all backgrounds develop information literacy skills in their fields. We are a supportive and evolving group situated in the main library at a mid-sized university in the heart of Kansas City’s vibrant, socially-conscious, entrepreneurial community. This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track, ranked benefit-eligible faculty librarian appointment and reports to the Head of Teaching & Learning.

Hiring Department

University of Missouri-Kansas City

University Libraries

Teaching & Learning Librarian

The UMKC University Libraries are seeking a curious and collaborative person to join us as a Teaching and Learning Librarian. This position will contribute to the instructional and reference programs within the library, particularly in support of the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences. Teaching and Learning Librarians work in a team-based environment to ensure that students from all backgrounds develop information literacy skills in their fields. We are a supportive and evolving group situated in the main library at a mid-sized university in the heart of Kansas City’s vibrant, socially-conscious, entrepreneurial community. This position is a 12-month, non-tenure track, ranked benefit-eligible faculty librarian appointment and reports to the Head of Teaching & Learning.

Services and Resources Division

The Services and Resources Division of the UMKC University Libraries includes a broad representation of work, including the operations of UMKC's Miller Nichols Library and Health Sciences Library, as well as oversight of our strategic collections. The division includes three service point operations (Circulation, Health Sciences Library, and Music/Media Library), two collections departments (Collections & Acquisitions and Resource Sharing), and two teaching departments (Clinical Support, and Teaching & Learning).

UMKC is a Carnegie R1 university https://www.umkc.edu/

Job Description

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Initiates or provides library instruction to support the curriculum across disciplines with particular attention to the fields of education, social work, and psychology.
• Follows established workflows and contributes to the team’s learning initiatives to promote student success in face to face, online, and blended learning classrooms.
• Through training and other means explores, implements, and assesses relevant teaching resources, methods, and inclusive pedagogies to achieve learning objectives.
• Provides face- to- face and online reference support on request and by appointment.
• Serves on the Collections Team to represent collection needs within the social sciences.
• Serves on UMKC Libraries’ faculty governance group and a variety of University Libraries, UMKC, and UM System committees, working groups, or teams.
• Pursues professional development and contributes to the profession via service and/or research
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A master's degree in library science/library information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a program in a country with a formal accreditation process as identified by ALA’s Human Resource Development and Recruitment Office or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate new concepts in formal and informal teaching environments.
• Experience or knowledge of active learning, online learning, and collaboration tools (Canvas, Zoom, Teams, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to set and follow through on individual and team priorities.
• Potential to meet promotion requirements in non-tenure track appointment, evidenced through service, research, leadership, innovation, and/or professional development.
  
  

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary will be commensurate with rank and qualifications, and the anticipated hiring range for this position is $50,000-$57,500.

Minimum salaries for ranks are: Librarian I $50,000, Librarian II $55,000, Librarian III $62,500, and Librarian IV $72,500.

UMKC offers an excellent retirement/benefits package. (See the Promotion and Appointments Criteria for rank specifications and UM salaries are publicly available.)

UMKC offers full benefits that start day one, generous paid time off, paid winter break, and continuing education benefits. Visit our Total Rewards page to learn more.

Also, explore the Total Rewards website to learn more about the rewards package we offer to acknowledge our employees as the university's most important resource.

Application Materials

Application Instructions

View details about an informational webinar and a copy of this full posting at https://library.umkc.edu/jobs/TLL-SESWPS

Application Materials Must Be Submitted Online At UMKC Human Resources. Click View Jobs And Search For ID 56058 To Apply. Though The System Provides Prompts For Uploading Application Materials Separately, We Request That Applicants Combine All Application Materials Into One PDF Or Microsoft Word Document

• A personal letter of interest of up to 2 pages addressing each minimum requirement and the values commitment (see below)
• Curriculum vitae (CV - as many pages as needed)
• Current contact information for 3 references
  
  

Upload this combined document when prompted to provide a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

You may address your cover letter to: Mardi Mahaffy, Search Committee Chair.

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email [e-mail] .
• For all inquiries about the position, please contact 816-235-1531 or [e-mail]. and provide the title of the position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity & Title IX at [phone].
  
  

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired, but applications received by 11:50pm on Sunday, July 6, 2025, will be given priority consideration.

Community Information

Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor.

UMKC’s campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital.

UMKC is proud to be “Kansas City’s university,” and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research and Education

• Industries

  Higher Education and Research Services

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