Librarian: Music Student Success

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

6d•$61,809 - $72,609•Onsite

About The Position

The Music Student Success Librarian provides strategic leadership for information literacy initiatives supporting UNT’s College of Music. The librarian sets priorities for music library instruction and ensures that instructional programs, services, and learning outcomes align with user needs, curricular goals, and current practices in information literacy and teaching and learning. The position leads the planning, development, assessment, and continuous improvement of scalable Music Library activities supporting students’ research, learning, and creative work. Through course-integrated instruction, workshops, orientations, online learning resources, and other educational programming, the librarian designs, delivers, and assesses learner-centered instruction that strengthens students’ ability to locate, evaluate, access, and ethically use music information and scholarship. The role promotes engagement with library collections, services, and expertise, helping students build research skills, academic achievement, persistence, and degree completion in a welcoming environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and lifelong learning. UNT librarians also pursue professional development through scholarly research and publication, presentations, participation in national professional associations, and service. This professional-faculty position reports to the head of the Music Library and supervises 1–2 student assistants each semester. The position is based at the University of North Texas in Denton, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is security sensitive. The stated entry salaries are $61,809 for Assistant rank, $66,309 for Associate rank, and $72,609 for Full rank; rank and hiring salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Bachelor’s degree in music.
Experience providing library instruction.
Knowledge of information literacy concepts, frameworks, and instructional practices.
Knowledge of music history and theory.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish positive, productive collaborations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities at scale in a demanding, fast-paced setting.
Submit a minimum of two professional references as part of the application.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in music.
Experience developing, managing, or enhancing a scalable library instruction program.
Formal training or experience with instructional design.
Experience with web accessibility guidelines and practices.
Demonstrated creativity and innovation in instructional programming and outreach.
Experience using assessment tools and methods to evaluate learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
Record of, or clear potential for, professional contributions through scholarly publications and/or presentations and contributions to professional organizations.
Experience with HSI/MSIs and/or ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (including Cantonese or Mandarin), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, and/or Yoruba.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement music information literacy initiatives with colleagues, applying instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
Coordinate and deliver library instruction and orientation sessions for music audiences in in-person, online, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous formats.
Conduct needs assessments to identify instructional priorities, stakeholders, and opportunities for support.
Identify and support groups with emerging instructional needs, including those associated with new College of Music initiatives.
Create and maintain a repository of reusable, scalable learning objects.
Evaluate and implement instructional technologies that enhance teaching and learning.
Stay current on emerging digital educational technology and collaborate with campus partners to integrate effective tools and practices.
Coordinate and participate in College of Music outreach and activities, including audition days, library events, and community communications.
Supervise student assistants supporting graphic design and social media.
Collect, assess, and use learning analytics to inform program development and prioritize strategies for achieving learning outcomes.
Collaborate across the Music Library and University Libraries to develop innovative approaches that foster enduring knowledge and information-seeking practices for students.
Contribute to music reference and other music public services activities as needed.
Pursue professional development through scholarly research and publication, presentations, participation in national professional associations, and service.