Research & Student Success Librarian

Description

Metro State University, a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, is seeking to hire a Research and Student Success Librarian. This is a full-time, probationary position within the Library and Information Services Department to start August 18, 2025.

Responsibilities of the Research and Student Success Librarian:

• In collaboration with colleagues across the Library, provides overall direction for the Library’s student success initiatives and promotes ways the Library can serve as an essential partner in student success.
• Cultivates strong working relationships and collaborates with units that support student success and the university’s diverse communities by serving as the Library’s primary liaison to the Center for Accessibility Resources (CAR), TRIO programs, and Multicultural, American Indian, and Retention Services (MAIR).
• Provides research support to incarcerated students enrolled in Metro State’s Transformation and Reentry Through Education and Community (TREC) Program.
• Develops relationships and partnerships with student organizations.
• Coordinates library events and workshops for students related to student success, retention, and completion that promote Library use.
• Coordinates with Library faculty and staff to design equity-informed library initiatives and collaborates with library and university colleagues involved in high-impact practices (HIP) that support student retention and completion.
   

Faculty members are expected to:

• Demonstrate the ability to provide library and information services effectively to a post-traditional student population.
• Engage in scholarly activity, creative achievement, and/or research.
• Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.
• Contribute to student growth and development through assistance.
• Engage in service to the university and community.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving a diverse student body by delivering a student-centered education and using approaches that support equitable outcomes for all students.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science earned no later than August 18, 2025.
• Experience providing reference/research support and instruction.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal) to communicate with a variety of persons and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently in an institution with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse workforce and student population.
   

Preferred Qualification 

• Experience centering, collaborating with, or advocating for underrepresented communities.
• Teaching or instruction experience, whether in a library or other educational setting.
• Experience serving as a liaison in an academic library.
• Experience working with undergraduate students.
• Experience planning or implementing programs or events in a library or higher education setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice and how they relate to the mission of the Metro State.
   

Other Requirements

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

Position is open until filled with a priority deadline of February 17, 2025 at 12:01am. 

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position;
• Current curriculum vita or resume;
• Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers; at least two (2) of the references must be able to address teaching effectiveness; and
• Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date of your highest attained degree, with your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. If doctoral study is in progress at the time of application, submit the most recent transcript showing your course of study and progress to date. We are not able to accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.
• Additional materials may be requested at a later date.