Academic Success Librarian (R0061430)

Description

The Ottenheimer Library at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for two vacancies for the position of Academic Success Librarian (R0061430). The Academic Success Librarian collaborates with university faculty, students and staff to support campus-wide initiatives in research and teaching and learning. The successful candidate will work both independently and collaboratively with library colleagues and campus partners to contribute to a shared vision of the Ottenheimer Library's role in academic success. This position holds a 12-month faculty appointment with rank leading to tenure. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Duties and Responsibilities: Provides student research support and instructional services. Serves as liaison to assigned departments. Collaborates with faculty to integrate affordable course content (ACC) and open educational resources (OER) into courses. Engages in scholarly, professional and service activities. See university job posting for additional information. 

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available on the Human Resources website at https://ualr.edu/humanresources/jobs/.   Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, sex offender registry, and financial history check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Requirements

Required: A master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program. Preferred: Experience in the provision of research assistance and/or instruction in an academic library. Proficiency in using technology to achieve pedagogical goals. See university job posting for additional information.