Teaching and Engagement Librarian

National Louis; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate bilingual Teaching and Engagement Librarian to join their innovative library team. This full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for flexibility while engaging with students and faculty. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in academic librarianship, with a focus on teaching and outreach. Responsibilities include developing instructional materials, leading community engagement initiatives, and contributing to faculty governance. Join a dynamic environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in the academic community.

Benefits

Health Insurance benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in academic libraries required.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Teach in various modalities, including credit courses and one-on-one sessions.
• Lead outreach efforts to engage the campus community.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Information Literacy

Pedagogical Strategies

Social Media Strategies

Education

MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution

Tools

Ex Libris's Alma

Primo

Springshare products

Job description

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

The National Louis University (NLU) University Library is seeking applicants for a full-time, bilingual (Spanish & English) Teaching and Engagement Librarian at the faculty rank of Assistant Professor. This position is primarily based at the Chicago campus and reports to the Executive Director of the University Library. The University Library seeks to hire faculty who are proactive, innovative, collaborative, creative, forward-thinking, and excited to engage and collaborate with students, faculty, and staff around teaching and learning. While this position is based at Chicago, occasional travel to the Wheeling campus may be required. This is a 12-month faculty position with a hybrid work schedule that could potentially work remotely, depending on needs/coverage.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teaches in a variety of modalities and settings, including credit courses, classroom instruction sessions, library chat, and one-on-one student appointments, and creates asynchronous learning materials.
• Contributes to the university's course development process by advising subject matter experts and instructional designers on copyright, the selection of course readings, and the development of assignments with information literacy or research components (in both English and Spanish). This role also advises on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
• Leads the development of outreach efforts and programming to engage the campus community and communicates with multiple university stakeholders to market and implement events/activities that promote library resources and services.
• Designs publications and outreach materials, such as posters, handouts, social media posts etc., to promote library services and resources.
• Participates in faculty governance and university-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution or international equivalent
• At least 2 to 3 years of professional experience working in academic libraries
• Availability during weeknights (until 7 p.m.) for events and student appointments
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in developing pedagogical strategies inclusive of all populations and modalities
• Basic knowledge of generative AI tools, especially in the context of academic integrity and information literacy
• Experience with the creation of learning materials in a variety of modalities
• Experience and current knowledge in social media strategies and outreach
• Experience with library discovery tools and systems, especially Ex Libris's Alma and Primo and Springshare products
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with various stakeholders to implement and manage projects and to problem solve
• Knowledge of current and emerging systems and trends in academic librarianship and in higher education

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time faculty benefits can be found here.

NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college. The ranges for each rank for the University Library are listed below:

2024 UL 12-Month Faculty Salary Ranges

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

Please include the following with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Letters of Recommendation

Please note: Upon hire, official transcripts are required and must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department