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Position Title Research & Instruction Librarian for STEM Non-Discrimination Statement

The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.

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The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy) . Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia

Title IX Coordinator

Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX

Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315

elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu

(570) 941-6645

The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at .

Department Library Job Purpose

The Research & Instruction Librarian for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) contributes to the Library’s campus-wide focus on transformative teaching and learning in the Ignatian liberal arts tradition. In addition to regular faculty responsibilities, the Research & Instruction Librarian for STEM supports subject areas in the natural sciences and mathematics through information literacy instruction, research support, and collection development, and serves as a resource in integrating instruction about emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) into the curriculum, with attention to information literacy concepts that connect to AI and ethical considerations and applications of AI when doing research.

Essential Duties

• Teaches in support of the Library’s Information Literacy Curriculum, which includes information literacy instruction in core general education courses as well as upper-level disciplinary courses
• Provides research services and scholarly assistance to members of the University community both in-person and online
• Serves as subject liaison to academic departments supporting the natural sciences and mathematics (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Engineering, etc.), a role that includes providing course-integrated information literacy instruction and collection development May be assigned to additional departments and programs as dictated by department needs and expertise developed after hire
• Develops and delivers instruction and professional development opportunities that focus on AI and the research process, both in and out of the Library

Additional Skills Required

• Willingness to develop the knowledge required to provide information literacy instruction for the natural sciences and mathematics
• Ability to deal well with members of the public
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community-at-large
• Professional commitment to user-focused library services
• Professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Ability to engage in scholarship and service in order to meet qualifications for reappointment and tenure, as defined in the Faculty Handbook
• Ability to attain a second Master’s degree in a subject field, or the completion of thirty graduate credits in a discipline that improves professional competence, as a requirement for tenure (if not already accomplished at the time of hire)

Minimum Education Requirements

• Possession of an American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master’s degree at the time of appointment

Preferred Education

• Additional graduate level degree or subject expertise in a STEM field preferred

Minimum Job Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a library or archives
• Experience working collaboratively with others to pursue, manage, and complete projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with subject areas in the natural sciences and mathematics (e.g., biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, etc.)
• Knowledge of current trends in academic librarianship related to research and instruction, such as knowledge of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and connections between AI and information literacy concepts in the research process
• Experience creating engaging learning opportunities for student, faculty, or community audiences
• Proficiency in the use of technology, such as social media and other emerging technologies and platforms, for the delivery of library services
• Strong desire to explore pedagogical approaches and learning theories that can enrich teaching practice
• Familiarity with assessment methods and techniques
• Coursework or experience in instructional design

Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 12 Rank Tenure Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references?

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F00572P Open Date 09/30/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Mission & Identity Support Statement

Optional Documents

• Other Document

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work at office,

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