Reference/Instructor Librarian - 109130, 105840 at InsideHigherEd

Reference/Instructor Librarian - 109130, 105840University of West Florida The University of West Florida Libraries in Pensacola, FL seeks two Instructor Librarians (positions #109130 and  #105840) to serve as subject liaisons for one or more of the assigned disciplines: Business, Education, or STEM.  This learner-centered Reference librarian is responsible for:Providing reference and research assistance to library patrons through multiple modes of delivery,  including scheduled shifts at the Reference DeskAs the Reference liaison for assigned disciplines, responsibilities will include: Providing group and individual library instruction and/or Information Literacy instruction and  activitiesServing as a subject specialist and faculty liaisonProviding individual research consultationsCreating and maintaining library user aids, tutorials, and research guides within assigned disciplines, as  well as selected general areasSelection, acquisition, management, weeding, and development of library materials, in all formats, for  assigned subject areasRepresenting UWF on statewide committees/subcommitteesCompleting other duties as assigned The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment; successfully  communicate and collaborate with other departments; enthusiastically participate in projects involving new and  emerging technologies; and possess excellent patron service, communication, writing, and organizational skills.  Regular work schedule during the fall and spring academic sessions is Monday through Friday, and may include  evenings and occasional weekends.   Required: Possess a minimum of a Master's of Library Science, Master's degree of Library and Information Science or  Master's degree of Information Science or closely related from an ALA accredited program; or, currently enrolled  in an ALA accredited program with less than 6 months remaining to obtain a Master's of Library science,  Master's degree of Library and Information Science, or Master's degree of Information Science.  Preferred: Experience in reference service and/or collection developmentBackground in Business, Education, and/or Science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Math, Computer Science,  Engineering)Experience teaching library instruction classesProfessional, academic library experience  Program Overview/Environment: The Reference Department consists of the Head of the Department and six librarians who are responsible for  providing reference service, teaching library instruction sessions, collecting materials for the monographic  collection, and selecting serials and databases. The Reference Librarians each have a coordinating function (e.g.,interlibrary loans, serials and database selection, information literacy, and reference collection development) and  assigned disciplines.  The University of West Florida Libraries have 12 library faculty and 24 support staff in three facilities - the John C.  Pace Library and Education Research Library on the Pensacola main campus and a branch library on the Emerald  Coast Campus in Fort Walton Beach. UWF is one of twelve State Universities in Florida. For more information, see  the website: https://secure.uwf.edu/library/. The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, the crown jewel of Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast, known  worldwide for its pristine white-sand beaches. The campus is situated on a 1,600-acre nature preserve where  15,000 students receive the benefits of small classes and personal attention from their professors. Position: The salary range is $55,000 - 57,000. This is a full time twelve-month non-tenure earning position with faculty rank  and status. Position reports to the Head of the Reference Department. Anticipated start date is March 1, 2026. The  position will be open until filled, but applications submitted online by December 1, 2025, will receive priority  review. Apply using the University’s employment web site: careers.uwf.edu Include a letter of  application/interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of at least three references.  The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any  individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human  Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for  successful candidates. E-Verify requirements may apply for employment in certain positions. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.