Research & Instruction Librarian

**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.