Research, Instruction, and Innovation Librarian
Albion College: Academic Affairs: Library
Location
Albion, MI
Open Date
Jul 29, 2025
Description Under the direction of the Director of the Library, the Research, Instruction, and Innovation Librarian will work closely with librarians, faculty, and campus partners to lead and develop library initiatives that facilitate the effective use of Library resources. They will design and implement innovative library programming to engage the campus community in a collaborative and equitable fashion. The Research, Instruction, and Innovation Librarian provides a variety of library instruction services to support the College’s liberal arts curriculum and promote information literacy. Library instruction services include general library orientation and information literacy sessions, course-specific and assignment-specific library instruction, and course-embedded library instruction. In addition, this position is responsible for providing instruction in the Library’s Innovation Lab while working to implement its technologies into the curriculum. Working in conjunction with the Director of the Library, and with the library staff, teaching faculty, and administration, this program of instruction should reach all segments of the campus community. This position is responsible for building relationships with both academic and non-academic units across campus in order to raise awareness about the various ways that the library can serve as an essential partner in facilitating the success of our undergraduate students. The Research, Instruction, and Innovation Librarian participates in faculty governance as a voting member of the faculty. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. Must contribute to a campus climate that emphasizes a commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds.
The Job Description Can Be Viewed Here. FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Professional
Employment Status: At-Will
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA accredited graduate program
- Experience with library management and discovery systems preferred
- Library instruction experience preferred
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates should submit an online application, including cover letter, current resume and a commitment statement (a statement on the applicants commitment to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds in the workplace), and contact information for three (3) professional references through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/171126
Please contact Jill Mason (jmason@albion.edu), Director of the Library and Head of Library Systems and Technology, for questions about the position or search. A review of application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.