Research & Instruction Librarian

tamus; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University invites applications for a Research & Instruction Librarian in the Library department. The role focuses on providing research assistance, instruction, and collection development for undergrad and graduate students, faculty, and staff, with emphasis on multi-literacy initiatives.

The position supports engagement, assessment, and professional development within a large Texas university system, offering collaboration with colleagues and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel and work outside normal hours as needed.
• Valid driver's license and physical ability to move library materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement an engaging information literacy program; develop student learning outcomes.
• Integrate information literacy into courses and LMS; develop materials and digital objects.
• Provide library instruction and research assistance; plan classes and workshops.
• Collaborate with faculty for collection development aligned to teaching and research needs.
• Participate in assessment of research and user engagement activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

SpringShare

Adobe CC

Camtasia

Articulate

D2L/Canvas/BB

Job description

Job Title

Research & Instruction Librarian

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Research and Instruction Librarian is responsible for providing general and advanced discipline-specific research assistance and instruction services to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff of a designated college, including collection development and engagement, with a focus on coordinating and assessing the multi-literacy program. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in the Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and implements an engaging information literacy program and develops student learning outcomes. Assesses the effectiveness of the literacy program's strategies and initiatives in support of student success.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, programs, and partnerships to build and improve research skills and integrates information literacy components within courses, curriculum, and the learning management system (LMS).
• Creates standards for teaching and learning materials and oversees the creation and maintenance of digital learning objects.
• Serves as primary contact for early college high school students.
• Provides library instruction, develops and creates print and online instructional materials, plans and conducts classes and workshops, and integrates multi-literacies into the teaching, learning, and research activities of the university.
• Provides research assistance (in-person, phone, chat, email, video conferencing, etc.) and serves as a subject librarian to a designated college/academic department.
• Collaborates with colleagues and faculty to facilitate collection development to align scholarly resources with the teaching and research needs of the university and college.
• Plans and participates in engagement activities and events and fosters collaborations with students, faculty, and staff in support of student success and retention.
• Participates in the assessment of research and user engagement activities.
• Serves on library and university committees.
• Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and project management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to: Excel individually and as a team member. Travel as needed. Work beyond normal office hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) as needed. Multitask and work cooperatively with others. Adapt to a changing library environment.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid driver's license.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to move medium-weight boxes, books, heavy book truck, or similar items.
• Other Requirements: Ability to handle material that can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• One or more years of post-MLS experience in research services (research, reference, instruction) in an academic library.
• Experience developing online learning materials with e-learning technologies/software and other platforms (SpringShare, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Articulate, etc.).
• Experience with instructional and universal design and active learning techniques.
• Experience with learning management systems (D2L, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.), emerging related technologies (Artificial Intelligence, augmented reality, gamification, etc.), and ADA guidelines.
• Experience with instructional planning and design in an academic setting (ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education).
• Experience in assessing the effectiveness of library services and initiatives.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

• Graduate Assistants and Student Workers.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.