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Job Description

The Libraries at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) seeks a creative, collaborative, inclusive, and enthusiastic individual for the position of Teaching & Outreach Librarian and Assistant Professor of University Libraries, position number F99992. This is a tenure-track position that reports to the Head of Teaching & Outreach.

Teaching & Outreach Librarians are part of a highly collaborative department, committed to facilitating dynamic, learner-centered experiences for all students. As a member of the Teaching & Outreach department, the librarian will teach credit-bearing information literacy courses as part of a well-established program. The librarian will develop and deliver course-embedded information literacy instruction sessions using innovative, active-learning techniques and engage with students by creating online learning objects and tutorials. In addition, the librarian will provide one-on-one research consultations for graduate and undergraduate students and faculty. The librarian will also participate in assessment to support the continuous improvement of teaching and learning and to demonstrate the Libraries’ impact on student learning to stakeholders.

Teaching & Outreach Librarians work closely with the colleges and various programs on campus, including the Center for Human Enrichment, the UNC Honors Program, and University 101. TheTeaching & Outreach department works together with all faculty and staff in the Libraries to support UNC’s Student First mission. The librarian will demonstrate enthusiasm for working with students from a variety of backgrounds and take an active role in developing and supporting outreach activities and programming to cultivate campus and community partnerships. The University of Northern Colorado serves approximately 10,000 students, many of whom are often underrepresented at research universities. More than one-third of UNC undergraduates are first-generation college students, and more than one-quarter qualify for federal need-based financial aid. Of all UNC students, more than one-quarter identify as students of color.  

The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and prioritize work assignments. This position offers opportunities for innovation and professional growth in areas that include curriculum development, classroom assessment, outreach, and programming. This is a 12-month, faculty position with an expectation of scholarly activity and service. Newly degreed librarians are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Additional information about the Teaching & Outreach Department can be found at: https://www.unco.edu/library/services/library-instruction/

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Salary is $55,000. Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

The Community

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a public research university in the state of Colorado with more than 12,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The faculty and staff add another 1,400 members to the UNC community. UNC is a multipurpose institution offering a wide range of graduate and undergraduate degree programs in six academic colleges: Humanities and Social Sciences, Monfort College of Business, Education and Behavioral Sciences, Natural and Health Sciences, Performing and Visual Arts, and University Libraries. The University offers more than 2,000 academic courses.

One of the major priorities of the campus is the implementation of the University strategic plan: Rowing not Drifting 2030. The University of Northern Colorado is Colorado’s leader in education. UNC sets the standard and models innovative strategies focused on the holistic growth, development, and life-long success of our students – this is how we define a Students First university.

Rowing, Not Drifting 2030 guides our direction and aspirations for the next decade of serving students and our community. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Northern Colorado will be the institution the state looks to as the future of higher education. Our students will experience a personalized education grounded in liberal arts and infused with the critical and creative inquiry; establish relationships with faculty and staff that nurture individual development; gain the skills and knowledge that provide upward mobility among alumni; and share a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our vision takes shape in the form of five elements that serve as our foundation over the next ten years in support of and service to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community.

• Students First: We exist to transform the lives of our students. We focus on all aspects of their success by making intentional decisions to meet their needs and the needs of our community.
• Empower Inclusivity: The diversity within our university and state is a distinct advantage that we celebrate and nurture. We ensure learning occurs through meaningful discussion of shared and different experiences, viewpoints, and ideas.
• Enhance & Invest: The success of students relies on a healthy and strong team. We provide our staff and faculty with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. We foster an environment where their individual well-being and sense of belonging are vital to our collective success.
• Innovate & Create: Learning occurs through critical inquiry, discovery, and creation. We leverage technology and capitalize on opportunities to innovate and improve instruction. We anticipate and address societal needs by transforming the campus into a creative laboratory that asks questions, solves problems, and shapes Colorado’s future.
• Connect & Celebrate: Strong community connections provide authentic learning experiences and reciprocal partnerships and collaborations. We set the standard for how engaged universities enrich the lives of those on campus, throughout Colorado, and beyond.

As you consider joining our community, it is important to know that UNC is dedicated to strengthening and advancing our collective work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We develop and learn more together with a diverse team. To achieve this, diversity for us represents differing perspectives, thoughts, and experiences. We value the individuality of the human distinctions of our staff because these distinctions benefit students, our community, and each other. We expect members of our community to stretch their learning edges about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. This is a significant way to honor the intersectionality of our university community. We appreciate the diverse contributions every individual makes to the UNC community. When you join the UNC community, you can expect to be part of a growing inclusive, innovative, and equity-minded community that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.