Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Instructor
Working Title: Teaching and Learning Librarian
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $61,350 - $66,462
Position #00731237 – Requisition #38748
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About the University of Colorado - Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.
Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers*
The Teaching and Learning Librarian is responsible for developing and delivering one-time, course-integrated instruction sessions to undergraduate and graduate students. This position will focus on information literacy instruction for disciplinary courses and developing digital learning objects to support the department's expanding instruction program. This position participates in assessment to support the continuous improvement of the instructional program and articulate the Library’s impact on student learning. Participating in research help services and various outreach activities to build campus and community partnerships are also responsibilities within this position.
As a faculty member, the librarian participates on Library and campus-wide committees and in CU Denver faculty governance. The Teaching and Learning Librarian engages in fulfilling the educational mission of the Auraria Library and the three institutions on the Auraria Campus – the University of Colorado Denver, the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Community College of Denver. This position is in the Research, Learning, and User Services Division of the Library and reports to the Instruction Program Lead Librarian.
Teaching and Learning Librarian
What you will do:
Instruction
- Serves on the Library’s Instruction Team and facilitates one-time instruction sessions (face-to-face and online) in a broad range of disciplines to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Participates in teaching and assessing programmatic instruction for foundational courses.
- With the aim of creating inclusive learning experiences, designs and implements curriculum and corresponding assessments.
- Develops and maintains curriculum maps, program plans, and other related materials for academic programs and departments (majors and minors) in order to scaffold instruction.
- Creates and maintains research guides, videos, and other digital learning objects.
Outreach
- Develop and maintain relationships with faculty, student support services, and/or community groups to create and deliver instruction related services and initiatives.
Research Help
- Delivers and tracks research help services across a large, complex, and rapidly changing information landscape. This includes delivering research help via appointments, face-to-face within or outside the Library, and virtual services (using chat, email, etc.). This position specifically staffs the Auraria Library Ask Us Desk and Ask Us Chat.
Other
- May be responsible for instruction scheduling, research help scheduling, and/or statistics gathering and reporting.
- Potentially supervises part-time Graduate Assistants
- Other duties as assigned.
Leadership and Service
- Participates on Library and campus-wide committees and CU Denver faculty governance.
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited or equivalent accrediting body program at time of hire.
- Experience teaching information literacy.
- Competence and sensitivity in working with individuals who are highly diverse regarding many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, ability, income, level of educational attainment, and religion.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
- Experience providing research help in a library or similar setting.
- Experience creating digital learning objects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends in information literacy instruction, including inclusive pedagogical practices and learning technologies, and student learning assessment.
- Demonstrate oral communication and presentation skills, work successfully in a highly collaborative environment, and prioritize various teaching assignments, departmental initiatives, and outreach.
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends in research help services.
- Ability to create and assess digital learning objects.
- Ability to manage projects, including events.
- Ability to create learning experiences across various disciplines.
- Knowledge and understanding of key issues and trends that affect academic libraries or higher education.
- Ability to work well both independently and in a collaborative environment and to contribute to professional service.
- Exemplary interpersonal and written communication skills plus a demonstrated commitment to professional development/achievement.
Conditions of Employment
- This position follows a hybrid work structure in which remote work may be approved based on the library’s service needs and the requirements of specific job duties. Employees are expected to work on site when tasks require collaboration, in-person engagement, or access to library facilities and materials..
Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements
- The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected].
Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $ $61,350 - $66,462.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix. Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Application Deadline
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Feb 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
- A cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
- Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).
Questions should be directed to PEYTON HERTZ, [email protected].
Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.
