Instruction and User Services Librarian, ASSIST or ASSOC Prof.
- University of Idaho
- Moscow, ID, USA
- Apr 03, 2025
Job Description
Instruction and User Services Librarian, ASSIST or ASSOC Prof.
Posting Number: F001343P
Advertising Pay Range: $58,440 - $70,000 or more commensurate with experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: General Library
Primary Unit: General Library
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Library Faculty
Position Control Number: 5267
Suffix: 00
Contingency Code: Not Applicable
FTE:
Contract Basis: Fiscal Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 07/07/2025
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)
Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)
Extension Type: Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type: Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
Position Summary:
Service and leadership responsibilities include contributing expertise in information literacy to university-wide projects, engaging in policy-making and University and Library committee work, sharing insights gained from professional activities with library colleagues, and applying that knowledge to improve unit operations.
This fiscal year faculty position is a tenure-track or tenured appointment. It is open to candidates at the rank of assistant or associate professor. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in the college bylaws.
Unit/Department Summary:
The Access and Engagement unit provides circulation services, reference services, student course reserves, first year experience programming, student employee development, student engagement, and the physical library environment.
Administrative Summary:
Contingency Description:
Teaching & Advising: 70%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 15%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 10%
Minimum Education/Degree Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or the equivalent.
- Course work in or experience with reference and/or instruction;
- Experience applying or utilizing contemporary library technology and techniques within course work or when assisting library users;
- Experience developing and delivering presentations online and in-person;
- Experience and skills with technology, including but not limited to, creating and maintaining web-based products and digital instructional materials,
- Experience in public service;
- Experience working independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Reference and instruction experience in an academic library;
- Demonstration of creativity or innovation in library services;
- Strong commitment to public service;
- Enthusiastic commitment to teaching and interacting with undergraduates;
- Knowledge of assessment methods and activities used in reference and/or library instruction.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Posting Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All applicants are asked to submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of qualification, and three references.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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Why U of I?
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Diversity
The University of Idaho is committed to promoting access and inclusion, which is supported by the Office of Equity and Diversity. A variety of programs, services and policies promote our diversity initiatives and contribute to a respectful, responsive environment that supports the entire university population.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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Eligible employees can purchase wellness passes for the Student Recreation Center using payroll deduct.
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Events: Check out what university events are being offered, including seminars, classes, arts/entertainment, and social gatherings.
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Educational Resources: Benefit-eligible employees and their families can enroll in University of Idaho courses at discounted rates using the education benefit.
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U of I Children's Center: University employees have access to a year-round, child-centered child care center, conveniently located on campus. Fees vary depending on age and schedule.
About the area
Located in the beautiful rolling hills of the Palouse, Moscow is a great place to live, work and play! In addition to housing our residential campus, this safe, close-knit community offers amazing restaurants, arts and entertainment, shopping, recreational activities, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Area Resources:
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