Science & Engineering Librarian

Apply here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190511

Information and Inquiries: To learn about the position or provide a nomination, please contact Melanie Hawks, Assistant Dean for Organizational Development and Director of Library Human Resources, at melanie.hawks@utah.edu. Additional information about the application process can be found at https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php.

Come work in a student-centered library with a team that excels in supporting the teaching and research mission of the University of Utah. The J. Willard Marriott Library seeks to recruit two tenure-track librarians who will enrich and strengthen our organization. We seek qualified applicants with broad knowledge in science and engineering. The Librarians will develop, implement, and assess learning experiences concerning library research tools, methods, and strategies. They will also build connections with academic programs to increase engagement with library resources and services, as well as manage library collections and services to meet research and curricula needs. Working in conjunction with faculty and staff in the library and across campus, the librarians will help set the direction for STEM teaching, engagement, and outreach.   

Work Location: Relocation to the Salt Lake City, Utah area is required and will be financially supported by a moving allowance. This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and local remote work. The telecommuting arrangement will be based on the position's needs and authorized at the Head of Teaching, Research & Outreach’s discretion.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Guide students, faculty, and staff in searching, locating, and evaluating the ethical use of information to achieve their scholarly goals
• Design, develop, and deliver learning experiences and assessments for course-integrated library instruction in a variety of teaching modalities
• Create materials to enhance learning
• Collaborate with departmental faculty and students in developing collections
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of knowledge through research and creative activity
• Participate in professional, university, and/or public service

Join us in creating a great organization: We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional career path. We are particularly interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission of providing everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities. At the core of the Marriott Library is a responsive and adaptive service culture.

Recognizing student success as the U’s top priority, we have invested in making course materials and technology more accessible and developing resources to support groups with specific needs, such as first-generation students.

The College of Science and John and Marcia Price College of Engineering are highly-ranked research-intensive colleges with growing student populations in 21 departments and degree programs, 3 colleges/schools (College of Mines & Earth Sciences, Kahlert School of Computing, and School of Biological Sciences), and 4 centers. They prepare students for jobs across the STEM spectrum from K-12 science and math education to research on emerging technologies. With a strong translational science and an entrepreneurial spirit, students are prepared "to face tomorrow’s challenges, innovate new solutions and technologies and to improve overall quality of life." Some featured science and engineering initiatives include the Bench-to-Bedside medical device competition, the Utah Frontier Observatory for Geothermal Research (FORGE) project, and first-year ACCESS Scholars community. Additionally, the Vice President for Research created interdisciplinary research hubs and working groups with science/engineering areas to expand, including aerospace, energy, water, critical minerals, and wildfire.

The information in this posting is intended to provide applicants with an understanding of the role and the types of skills, experiences, and credentials that typically make someone qualified for consideration and prepared to meet the position's expectations. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for everything listed or perform all duties equally proficiently on day one. In your CV and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent

Commitment to learning and supporting students, staff, and faculty in the College of Engineering and the College of Science

Commitment to collaborating with faculty in teaching first-year, capstone, and graduate courses and other courses or workshops using various pedagogical methodologies

Familiarity with the current research, information sources, and scholarly trends in STEM disciplines and librarianship (e.g., open science, data management, AI)

Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage projects both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications: 

Educational background in science, engineering, computing, or related discipline

Experience with classroom teaching and/or library instruction.

• Commitment to learn about intellectual property (IP), particularly patents, to collaborate with researchers and other IP librarians

Commitment to learn about evidence synthesis and assisting researchers with projects following current methodologies and standards

Experience with grants/external funding, working with faculty, principal investigators, and research teams

Proven success in building and sustaining strong, collaborative partnerships through a positive service orientation and proactive liaison and outreach initiatives.

Criteria for Faculty Appointment:

To be eligible for appointment to our faculty, you will need to demonstrate evidence of active participation and involvement in professional and scholarly associations or a record of scholarly engagement.

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required by Utah state law (http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-130.html).

Compensation:

Salary is for a 12-month effort and will be dependent on qualifications. The budgeted salary range is $64,000-$67,000. Our excellent benefits include a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF/Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, generous paid sick and vacation time, and tuition benefit.

Application instructions: Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing the strengths you would bring to the role/organization, and contact information for five professional references. Reference letters are not requested.