Research and Instruction Librarian

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay invites applications for a Research and Instruction Librarian to collaborate with faculty and students, advancing information literacy and research success across the campus. The role focuses on scalable instructional services and outreach within the Library & Learning Center.

You will design and deliver instruction, curate collections, assess programs, and help coordinate the Peer Mentor program to support student achievement and belonging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required at time of application.
• ALA-accredited Master’s in Library & Information Sciences preferred.
• Experience designing and delivering information literacy, research, or related instruction in multiple formats.
• Experience working with first-year students or peer learning programs.
• Experience mentoring/coordinating student employees or peer mentors.
• Experience developing instructional materials and scalable learning resources.
• Experience assessing learning and using findings to improve instruction.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver instruction to faculty, staff, students, and patrons.
• Cultivate relationships with vendors and professional colleagues.
• Liaise with academic programs to provide information on collections and library services.
• Coordinate day-to-day library operations and peer mentor program.
• Collect and analyze assessment data to improve instruction and student success.
• Stay current with trends in information literacy and peer learning.

Skills

Information literacy

Curriculum design

Instruction delivery

Peer mentoring

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ALA-accredited Master’s in Library & Info Sciences

Job description

## Research and Instruction LibrarianApply: Onsite: Green Bay, WI: Full time: Posted Today: JR10015999## ***Current Employees and Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Research and Instruction Librarian## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Librarian I - Research, Learning and User Support## **Job Duties:**The Research & Instruction Librarian is a mission-driven educator, collaborator, and student success advocate who advances the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s commitment to transforming lives through higher education, serving the region, and creating opportunities for all learners. In this highly engaged role, you will partner with students, faculty, and campus colleagues to foster information literacy, academic achievement, research excellence, and a strong sense of belonging. Through innovative instruction, individualized research support, peer mentoring initiatives, and outreach, you will help advance UW-Green Bay’s strategic priorities of student success, inclusivity, community connections, and continuous innovation while empowering students to thrive in and beyond the classroom. As a key member of the Library & Learning Center, you will design and deliver impactful learning experiences, serve as a liaison to academic programs, curate and develop collections, contribute to assessment and evidence-based decision-making, and help coordinate the Peer Mentor program. We seek a librarian who embraces challenges, builds meaningful relationships, and is energized by creating scalable, student-centered services that expand access and strengthen our communities. Guided by UW-Green Bay’s values of **Advance Fearlessly, Empower Success, Provision Access, Build Community, and Express Gratitude**, the successful candidate will join a collaborative university dedicated to helping learners achieve their goals because, at UW-Green Bay, **Together, We Rise.**## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers* Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels* Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues* Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels* Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services* Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons* Contributes to the development of policies and procedures* Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services* Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature* Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area* Develops and curates collections* Assists with the coordination of the library & learning center’s Peer Mentor program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, professional development, and assessment.* Collect, analyze, and communicate assessment data to improve library instruction, peer mentoring, and student success initiatives and demonstrate program impact.* Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in information literacy, first-yearexperience, peer learning, and student success.## **Department:**Library and Learning Center ## **Compensation:**Minimum compensation of $56,985. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). ## **Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree at time of application ## **Preferred Qualifications:*** ALA accredited Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences, or equivalent.* Experience designing and delivering information literacy, research, or related instruction inface-to-face, online, or asynchronous formats.* Experience working with first-year students or supporting programs focused on academicsuccess, transition to college, retention and persistence, or peer learning.* Experience training, mentoring, supervising, or supporting the coordination of studentemployees, peer mentors, or peer educators.* Experience developing instructional materials such as tutorials, learning objects, onlinemodules, guides, or other scalable learning resources.* Experience assessing student learning, educational programs, or student engagement usingquantitative and/or qualitative methods.* Experience using assessment findings or other evidence to improve instruction, programs,services, or student learning initiatives.* Experience collaborating with faculty, academic support services, student affairsprofessionals, or other campus partners to support student learning.* Knowledge of information literacy concepts and approaches, including familiarity with theACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education or related instructionalframeworks.* Expertise with AI/emerging technologies## **Conditions of Appointment:**The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.## **How to Apply:**Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen. Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents: * Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions* Resume ## **Application Deadline:**To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday November 8, 2026.