Instruction and Outreach Librarian

Arizona State University seeks a creative, learner-focused instruction and outreach librarian to join the E-Learning and Instruction (ELI) Division in the Engagement and Learning Services Directorate of ASU Library. The Instruction and Outreach Librarians report to the Division Head for the E-Learning and Instruction Division. In partnership with other Instruction and Outreach Librarians, this position will design and implement outreach for undergraduate campus immersion and online students. ELI’s approach to teaching is rooted in learner-centered pedagogy and critical inquiry, with the intent of cultivating inclusive learning environments. We focus on helping students build transferable information literacy knowledge and abilities that are essential to applying critical thinking in academic and personal environments.

Collaborating with colleagues in and outside of ASU Library, the Instruction and Outreach Librarian is responsible for advancing excellence, supporting the development of Library strategic priorities, and generating internal and external support to champion the University’s Charter, Mission, and Goals. Members of the ASU Library Community demonstrate respect and collegiality in all interactions within the Library and across the University. The individual hired for these roles will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, professional judgment, knowledge sharing, relationship building, and decision-making practices while reinforcing a commitment to inclusion and equity in daily responsibilities

This position is part of a dedicated cluster hire cohort within the Engagement and Learning Services directorate. Through this approach, ASU Library will dedicate resources and expertise towards onboarding, peer mentoring, and professional development to ensure the cohort's success, building a network to encourage support, growth, and retention while simultaneously encouraging the research interests and scholarly pursuits of the individual librarians. ASU Library strongly encourages early-career librarians to apply, even if they don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an American Library Association accredited program or equivalent advanced degree 

For the full list of qualifications, application deadline, and instructions, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/122709 

Informational Webinar: On Friday, April 14 at 12:00 noon Pacific/3:00 Eastern, ASU Library will host a webinar discussing the open positions, working at ASU Library and ASU, and living in the Phoenix area. This is open to anyone interested in learning more about these positions and the ASU Library. Attendance is not required to apply for any open positions, and the attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. The webinar will be recorded, and closed captioning will be provided.

Essential Functions

• Be a part of a team providing information literacy activities for a broad audience of students in a high-volume instruction environment
• Participate in the unit’s core functions of teaching, learning, outreach, instructional assessment, advocacy, and professional development, with additional emphases specific to each position.
• Work across campuses and departments on initiatives that contribute to student success, create an equitable environment, and foster co-curricular user engagement. 
• Champion library programming and instruction with diverse perspectives and approaches, culturally diverse resources, inclusion and accessibility, commitment to student success, and forward-thinking approaches to delivering library services.