Job Description
The Auraria Library is searching for a knowledgeable and energetic librarian to fill a temporary Instruction Librarian position due to a retirement. This position is responsible for developing and delivering one-time, course-integrated instruction sessions to undergraduate students as part of a robust instruction program that values active learning approaches and techniques. The successful candidate will also deliver research help services in person and virtually. Participating in various outreach activities to build campus and community partnerships and creating and maintaining web guides, tutorials, and other digital learning objects are also responsibilities within this position. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing and have the ability to prioritize various teaching assignments, departmental initiatives, and outreach.
Compensation: $24/hr. commensurate with education and experience.
Work schedule: 32-40 hours per week, typically 8:00am-5:00pm, some evening hours may be required.
Screening Date: This position is open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.
Start Date: As soon after screening as practical. This is a 9-month temporary appointment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school or program. Degree must be conferred before start date.
- Experience teaching information literacy in a post-secondary academic library.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience providing research help services.
- Experience with creating digital learning objects, tutorials, or modules.
Application Instructions: To be considered, please email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to aurarialibrary.hr@ucdenver.edu.
For more information about Auraria Library, visit http://library.auraria.edu/
* University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations on all prospective employees.
The Community
The Auraria Library is located on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver, Colorado. The Library is administered by the University of Colorado Denver and serves 45,000 students from three institutions of higher education on the Auraria Campus – the University of Colorado Denver, the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the Community College of Denver. The Auraria Library is undergoing an exciting $25 million renovation to share a truly 21st century research, learning, and collaboration space with our constituents. For more information about the renovation, visit http://libnews.auraria.edu/renovations/phases.
HR Info
Application Instructions: To be considered, please email a cover letter and curriculum vitae to aurarialibrary.hr@ucdenver.edu.