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Employment Opportunity: Learning and Outreach Services Visiting Lecturer, UNM College of University Libraries and Learning Services

The University of New Mexico is hiring a Learning and Outreach Services Visiting Lecturer.

The University of New Mexico College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CUL&LS) seeks a collaborative, service-oriented, and innovative Learning and Outreach Services Librarian to support a dynamic library with a strong outreach and instruction program. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching, be excited about providing instruction to lower-division undergraduates, and have a desire and ability to work in a service oriented, team-based environment.This is a full-time, 9-month lecturer one academic year term position with a minimum hiring salary of $50,000 and generous benefits. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. The salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. The desired start date is August 14, 2023. Prioritizing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization, CUL&LS strongly encourages interested candidates who are members of marginalized groups to apply.

Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

  • An earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library/information sciences program or equivalent by the time of hire.
  • Teaching experience

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Instruction & Outreach in the University Libraries, the Learning and Outreach Services Librarian is an engaged member of the Learning and Outreach Services unit and is committed to the ethical and equitable access, use, and creation of information by learners at all levels. The Learning and Outreach Services Librarian will:

  • Design, manage, implement, and assess library instructional services, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning opportunities, instruction sessions and workshops, and other approaches
  • Co-teach two credit-bearing information studies courses
    • IADL 1110: Introduction to Information Studies
    • OILS 320: Managing Information for Professionals
  • Share information about library services with the UNM community and/or assigned academic departments
  • Update online library tutorials as necessary
  • Provide research consultation services
  • Work some evenings and weekends as required.

For best consideration, please apply by 7/8/2023. This position will remain open until filled.

For full details and to apply: https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/25809?c=unm