Theology Librarian I​/II

Villanova University’s Falvey Library seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative professional to shape and deliver programs of library instruction, research assistance, scholarly outreach, and resource management in a dynamic academic library environment.

Reporting to the Managing Librarian for Liaison Services, the Theology Librarian serves as the library’s expert on research, learning culture, and information practices in theology and religious studies, and related fields in the humanities. The successful candidate will share their expertise through instruction and consultations and the design of educational resources to facilitate student and faculty scholarship. The incumbent will serve as liaison to the theology and religious studies department, the classics program, and other related programs.

In this role, they will advocate for their constituents’ needs, select, assess, and deselect assigned subject collections to support the research and curricular needs of faculty and students, and build and maintain collaborative relationships and develop communication strategies to ensure awareness of library services.

The Theology Librarian participates in a collaborative model of reference and research support, leading or coordinating services, programs, committees, and/or initiatives and contributing to programs and initiatives of Falvey Library, Villanova University, and professional organizations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order and is an equal‑opportunity employer. The University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

The library offers flexible work schedules, including remote work. The University’s competitive benefits package includes tuition benefits among others. Team members work 35‑hour weeks with the possibility of reduced hours in summer.

• MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA‑accredited institution, or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining relationships with diverse user communities.
• Knowledge of and interest in the research needs, information sources, and software/tools in assigned area(s).
• Experience in providing research/project consulting in assigned area(s).
• Interest in developing research‑level collections in assigned area(s).
• Clear understanding of discipline‑specific research and scholarly communication practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective training modules/tools.
• Facility and independent exploration of appropriate technologies impacting higher education and academic libraries.
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and working across organizational boundaries in service of user needs.
• Independence and initiative in liaison work, including ability to be flexible and manage competing priorities.
• Strong patron support skills including the ability to be responsive to service needs of constituents in a courteous and consistent manner.
• Understanding of current issues, trends, and technologies impacting higher education and academic libraries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues.

The successful candidate will be appointed an appropriate Librarian rank depending on qualifications and experience.