Research and Instruction Librarian

University of Wisconsin Stout•Green Bay, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research and Instruction Librarian advances student learning and academic success at UW-Green Bay by providing research support, teaching information literacy, developing collections, and creating learning experiences that help students become confident researchers. The role particularly supports first-year students as they transition to college, build foundational research skills, and connect with the university community. As a member of the Library and Learning Center, the librarian serves as a liaison to academic programs, delivers course-integrated instruction, contributes to assessment, and helps coordinate the Peer Mentor program. The position collaborates with students, faculty, and campus partners to develop student-centered services that support academic success, strengthen campus connections, and expand access to library resources and expertise. The home campus is Green Bay; occasional work or travel to the Marinette, Sheboygan, or Manitowoc campus may be required based on operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree at the time of application.
Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated integrity and strong leadership.
Ability and willingness to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Commitment to working inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practicing workplace civility.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; the university does not offer work-authorization visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences, or equivalent.
Experience designing and delivering information literacy, research, or related instruction in face-to-face, online, or asynchronous formats.
Experience working with first-year students or supporting academic-success, college-transition, retention and persistence, or peer-learning programs.
Experience training, mentoring, supervising, or coordinating student employees, peer mentors, or peer educators.
Experience developing instructional materials such as tutorials, learning objects, online modules, guides, or other scalable learning resources.
Experience assessing student learning, educational programs, or student engagement using quantitative or qualitative methods.
Experience using assessment findings or other evidence to improve instruction, programs, services, or student-learning initiatives.
Experience collaborating with faculty, academic support services, student affairs professionals, or other campus partners to support student learning.
Knowledge of information literacy concepts and approaches, including familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education or related instructional frameworks.
Expertise with AI or emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Obtain materials, resolve issues, and answer questions, particularly in complex situations.
Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues.
Provide specialized services using a high level of expertise across a broad range of disciplines or within a designated discipline area.
Develop and curate collections.
Assist with coordinating the Library and Learning Center’s Peer Mentor program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, professional development, and assessment.
Collect, analyze, and communicate assessment data to improve library instruction, peer mentoring, and student-success initiatives and demonstrate program impact.
Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in information literacy, first-year experience, peer learning, and student success.
Serve on committees that advance librarianship at the campus, local, or state levels.
Serve as a liaison to academic disciplines or other campus units, providing information about collections, instructional and research support, and library services.
Design, develop, and deliver instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons.
May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures.
Assist with coordinating the day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services.

Benefits

Health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance options
AD&D and accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System participation, with employer contributions beginning immediately and vesting after five years of service
Supplemental retirement savings programs, including 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
Paid leave, including nine legal holidays, personal holiday, sick leave, and paid parental leave for eligible employees
Vacation, with eligible employees earning 13–27 days per year depending on years of service and employment type