Librarian/Information Studies - Community College Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Itasca, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Librarian/Information Studies Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) Unlimited, Full-Time Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026 Minnesota North College is seeking to hire an Unlimited, Full-Time Librarian/Information Studies who is energetic, proactive, knowledgeable, and an innovative person for a multi-college Librarian. The Faculty Librarian/Information Studies position focuses on reference, instructional services, digital and web services college-wide. Position duties include, but are not limited to: Provide college‑wide leadership for library services in collaboration with the Dean of Student Success and Academic & Student Affairs leadership, supporting teaching, learning, student success, and equitable access to resources. Create and maintain instructional and learning support materials, including online tutorials, research guides, and technology‑enhanced resources that support academic success across all learning modalities. Serve as a faculty resource for instructional and faculty development by supporting effective pedagogy and integrating library and research skills into curriculum and program design. Coordinate core learning resource and access services, including circulation, reserves, inter-library loan, cataloging support, and electronic resources, and innovate for the evolution of additional student‑facing academic support functions as needs emerge. Assist students, faculty, and staff with research support, learning technologies, and academic resource navigation, both in person and through digital platforms. Partner with faculty and staff to design and deliver integrated learning opportunities that leverage innovative technologies and coordinated academic support services. Initiate and participate in outreach, shared governance, and continuous improvement efforts related to library services, student learning resources, and academic support environments. Work Location: Itasca Campus (Regular travel to all campuses is required). Salary Range: $51,303 - $71,893/annually This salary range is for initial placement only. If currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same.

Requirements

• Education Requirement Master's degree in Library Science or equivalent degree.
• Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement https://www.minnstate.edu/system/asa/academicaffairs/cfc/fields/500010.html
• Please upload the following information with your Workday application: Cover letter A current resume A list of three professional references with contact information Unofficial copies of academic transcripts and licenses (official will be required at time of hire); Foreign Transcripts will need a Foreign Transcript Evaluation (paid for by the applicant) completed.https://www.naces.org/members
• All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to diversity as well as a demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds including sensitivity to their needs and concerns.
• Experience designing, delivering, and sustaining instructional and learning support materials.
• Proven ability to collaborate with faculty and staff on curriculum design, instructional improvement, and academic support initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide college‑wide leadership for library services in collaboration with the Dean of Student Success and Academic & Student Affairs leadership, supporting teaching, learning, student success, and equitable access to resources.
• Create and maintain instructional and learning support materials, including online tutorials, research guides, and technology‑enhanced resources that support academic success across all learning modalities.
• Serve as a faculty resource for instructional and faculty development by supporting effective pedagogy and integrating library and research skills into curriculum and program design.
• Coordinate core learning resource and access services, including circulation, reserves, inter-library loan, cataloging support, and electronic resources, and innovate for the evolution of additional student‑facing academic support functions as needs emerge.
• Assist students, faculty, and staff with research support, learning technologies, and academic resource navigation, both in person and through digital platforms.
• Partner with faculty and staff to design and deliver integrated learning opportunities that leverage innovative technologies and coordinated academic support services.
• Initiate and participate in outreach, shared governance, and continuous improvement efforts related to library services, student learning resources, and academic support environments.

Benefits

• At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees