Student Success and Instruction Librarian

The University of Alaska Fairbanks, Rasmuson Library seeks a highly motivated recently graduated librarian to serve as a non-tenure-track member of our instructional faculty. In this position you’ll teach our core information literacy course, “LS101,” as well as individual course-integrated instruction sessions, both online and in the classroom. You’ll use your creative talents to design shared curriculum, create shared assignments, and help us update our student learning outcomes with the latest ACRL Framework.

This position also provides reference and research services, and works with the outreach team to promote the library’s information resources and help ensure student success.

Experience the beauty and remoteness of Fairbanks, Alaska, while getting valuable academic library experience in a unique position limited only by your imagination.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of information literacy instruction in higher education and a passion for supporting student learning.
• Experience designing engaging instruction, developing curriculum, and teaching in online or in-person environments.
• The ability to create course-integrated library instruction and learning materials.
• Familiarity with online learning tools, instructional technologies, and standard office software.
• Knowledge of current research tools, reference resources, and library databases.
• Experience providing research support or information services in a library, research institute, or similar setting.
• Experience teaching credit-bearing courses is preferred.
• A commitment to staying current with emerging trends in academic librarianship and higher education.

Minimum Qualifications:

MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program (or foreign equivalent) or will complete degree by their hire date.

Minimum of one semester of teaching or bibliographic instruction experience, or recent coursework in instructional methodology.

Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, non-tenure track, term, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, up to 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Application review will begin on September 13, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on September 12, 2026.

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Names of three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Wendy Frandsen, wlfrandsen

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). /

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

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