Education Librarian

Description

University of Colorado Boulder Libraries

Job Announcement

Education Librarian

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Education Librarian! This tenure-track faculty position serves as the subject specialist for education and liaison to students and faculty in the School of Education and other liaison areas as assigned. Duties include participating in all six pillars of liaison responsibilities in support of the School of Education and related programs and departments: collection development, instruction, relationship building, research support, subject expertise, and advocacy. The Education Librarian is an essential partner in the School of Education’s mission to innovate and pursue a lived commitment to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. Collection Development duties also include managing and developing the Children’s and Young Adult Collection in Norlin Library, which supports teacher education. An essential element of this position is participation in building an inclusive campus environment and bringing a justice-oriented approach to all areas of librarianship.

As a member of the University Libraries faculty, the Education Librarian will be expected to maintain a record of scholarly research/creative work, participate in professional service activities, and actively engage in faculty governance, in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity. This tenure-track faculty position reports to the Head of the Collections Engagement section. A typical annual merit formula for tenure-track faculty is 40% librarianship, 40% research, and 20% service. The Collections Engagement section is part of the Libraries’ Researcher & Collections Team, part of the Success & Engagement Strategies Chapter. Please see the Libraries’ organizational chart. 

What We Require

Please address each of these qualifications in your application materials:

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent graduate degree in another related field with relevant professional experience;
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for and cultivate an environment that supports diversity, respect, and inclusion;
• Knowledge of teaching, research, and scholarly communication issues and trends within the fields of education and education librarianship;
• Experience or coursework developing innovative learning opportunities to enhance research and/or teaching;
• Experience or coursework in collection development with knowledge of trends and issues in academic publishing as well as children’s and young adult publishing.

What You Will Need

• Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service;
• Demonstrated commitment to providing highly responsive teaching and learning practices.

What We Would Like You to Have

Evidence of any of the following will enhance a candidacy:

• Record of professional service and scholarly or creative work;
• Experience in an academic or research library;
• Degree and/or professional experience in Education or related fields.

Who We Are

Mission

We are a knowledge catalyst. We fuel inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation, and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey.

Vision

An information-empowered world.

Values

Empower | Connect | Learn | Inspire

Our values define our interactions within the Libraries and radiate outwardly. This means that we develop a culture that compassionately and authentically embodies our values in all aspects of our work.

Diversity Statement

We affirm diversity and inclusive excellence to be vitally integral to the Libraries’ mission and vision. We strive to model this in recruitment and retention, building collections, and offering services and spaces to develop a receptive social, intellectual, and physical environment for all. Learn more about our dedication to diversity and inclusivity.

The University Libraries encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that person may be one who comes from a less traditional background. As you review the qualifications, please think about how your qualifications are transferable if (at first) they do not seem directly related. Share how your skills translate in your cover letter. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification.

What We Can Offer

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and an ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12-month) tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. The salary range for Assistant Professor is $70,000-$76,000. A candidate that meets the University and Libraries criteria for hire with tenure may be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor with a starting salary range of $80,000-$86,000. A candidate with a career of excellence and significant growth, development, and accomplishment post-tenure may be eligible for the rank of Full Professor with a starting salary range of $95,000-$105,000. 

Relocation assistance may be available within University Libraries guidelines.

Faculty receive limited professional development funds annually.

What You Should Know

This position is offered in a hybrid capacity. There will be an information session on Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 11:00-11:45 am. At this information session, the search committee will share information about the Education Librarian job search, working at CU Boulder, the tenure track, and answer attendee questions. A webinar link will be provided to registrants via email. 

Application Process

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is recommended that applications be submitted by 11:59 pm on January 19, 2025, to receive full consideration. The application must be made online at CU Boulder Jobs (posting 60900) and must include the following:

• A cover letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position
• CV/Resume
• Diversity Statement
  • This should be a brief (1-2 pages) discussion of your vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion relating to the responsibilities of this position and within the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries in general. (Please see the Libraries’ Commitment to Diversity and Inclusive Excellence and The CU Boulder Campus Definition of Inclusive Excellence.) This statement could include a statement of values, relevant information about one’s background and experiences, ideas for serving a diverse campus community, particularly in libraries, or plans for bringing new points of view to your librarianship, research, and service. Be as specific as possible.

References will be requested at a later stage in the search process.

Questions may be directed to George Karpoff, Search Coordinator, at [email protected].

Direct Link to Apply: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Education-Librarian/60900

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

About the University and the Libraries

As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. As one of 35 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.

CU Boulder is committed to Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the outstanding comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service. The CU Systemwide Lands Recognition Statement, arrived at after connecting with Native American groups on all CU campuses, as well as with campus chief diversity officers, chancellors and system leadership, is available at https://president.cu.edu/statements/cu-systemwide-lands-recognition-statement.

The University Libraries faculty and staff are diverse, dedicated, and hardworking people who share this vision and mission. Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank. Our organization employs professionals of various academic tracks and ranks as well as university and classified staff, and all work is valued and appreciated regardless of position type. The Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries and hold the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers, and computer-based resources. The Libraries are a long-standing member of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging Program. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.

About Boulder, Colorado

Boulder and the surrounding area are known as one of the best places to live because of the spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere. At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest. In 2021, the Boulder City Council voted unanimously to adopt the city’s Racial Equity Plan, a document that puts forth the city’s dedication to change with actions and measurable outcomes to advancing racial equity, while facing the history and policies that have impacted people of color. Penfield Tate II, the City of Boulder’s first Black mayor elected in 1974, is quoted as saying, “The measure of a great city and a great country is not the size of its greenbelt but how it treats its people.”