Instruction Librarian I

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

The Iowa State University Library is seeking an Instruction Librarian I to join its Instruction Unit within the Research and Instruction Department. The role collaborates with the instruction team to coordinate and teach the undergraduate information literacy course, and contributes to developing and delivering workshops and instructional sessions focused on information literacy, AI literacy, and research skills. The successful candidate will have a customer-service focus, strong organization and time-management skills, and the ability to interact effectively with library staff and the university community. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing, team-based environment. The Library supports librarians through mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities. The Instruction Librarian will be encouraged and supported in continued role-related learning and in sharing expertise with Iowa State University colleagues and the broader library community.

Requirements

Master’s degree.
Customer-service focus.
Organization and time-management skills.
Ability to interact effectively with library staff and the university community.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing, team-based environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching or providing information literacy instruction.
Experience delivering reference and research services in an academic or research library.
Experience using course management systems, such as Canvas.
Experience using instructional technologies and content creation software.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and practices for creating digitally accessible learning materials.

Responsibilities

Teach the library’s credit-bearing information literacy course for undergraduate students.
Work with the instruction team to centrally coordinate the course and manage student learning accommodations.
Participate in developing content and learning materials for the information literacy course.
Ensure digital accessibility of course learning materials.
Co-manage the course’s learning management system, Canvas.
Coordinate the library’s LibGuides system and support librarians in using LibGuides.
Participate in developing guides, tutorials, and other learning modules that support AI literacy, information literacy, and research skills.
Contribute to ongoing evaluation of instruction programs and provide recommendations for improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental coverage.
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
Vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Wellbeing program.
WorkFlex options for some positions, offering flexibility on when, where, and how work is done.
Mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities.