Student Success & Instruction Librarian​/Assistant Professor

131520-Student Success & Instruction Librarian/Assistant Professor (966)

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN

Type:
Full-Time

The Student Success & Instruction Librarian is dedicated to advancing the teaching, learning, and student engagement mission of the university. This role provides leadership and support for literacy instruction, curriculum-integrated teaching, and the development of learning experiences that strengthen students' academic skills, confidence, and overall success. Working collaboratively with faculty, campus partners, and library colleagues, the Student Success & Instruction Librarian designs and delivers high-impact instructional practices that promote student retention, persistence, and equitable access to academic support, while actively supporting the library's first-year instruction initiatives.

This position also supervises student employees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of Sherrod Library's Library Ambassador Program.

In addition to instruction, the Student Success & Librarian plays an active role in developing student-centered services, strengthening campus partnerships, and creating inclusive training environments that meet the needs of diverse learners. Through outreach, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Student Success & Instruction Librarian enhances the library's role as an essential academic support hub and contributes to the university's broader goals for student success.

This individual is a key member of the Charles

C. Sherrod Library faculty and contributes to the library's instructional program through evidence-based teaching practices, assessment of student learning, and ongoing professional development in pedagogy and student success strategies. As a faculty member, the Student Success & Instruction Librarian is expected to engage in work-related professional development and satisfy the requirements for a clinical-track position in academic assignment and service. This position reports to the Director of Student Success & Instruction.

• Knowledge of ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Knowledge of student success theories, learning support models, and strategies that promote retention, persistence, and equitable learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of current trends in academic librarianship, student success, and inclusive pedagogy.
• Knowledge of research tools, academic databases, and library technologies that support teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of the role of academic libraries in supporting diverse learners, first-generation students, and historically underserved populations.
• Strong teaching skills, including the ability to design and deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction in multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to students, faculty, and colleagues.
• Ability to develop instructional materials, tutorials, guides, and learning objects that support student learning.
• Ability to work collaboratively across units to develop student-centered services and initiatives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and systems.
• Ability to contribute to the library's mission as a clinical-track faculty member through academic assignments, service, and ongoing professional development.

• Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited program, or equivalent degree if earned outside the U.S. or Canada.
• Minimum of two years of experience providing instruction, teaching, or facilitating learning in an academic, K-12, or library setting (experience teaching as a graduate student and temporary employee is applicable).
• Minimum of one year of experience with current web, instructional, and productivity technologies (e.g., Lib Guides, Zoom, D2L, Microsoft Office).
• Experience providing research assistance, reference services, or academic support to students.

• Experience teaching information literacy or research skills in a higher education environment.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience, staff or student employees.
• Experience designing curriculum-integrated instruction, learning objects, tutorials, or other instructional materials.
• Experience with outreach, programming, or partnerships that support student engagement or academic success.

Salary $59,000
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