CareerPlan

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track (Open Rank) - Academic Belonging and Research Engagement Librarian

Belknap CampusFull-time$55k2026-09-22 → 2026-11-12

Core

Develop and implement library programs to foster academic belonging, research confidence, and scholarly identity among undergraduate students, with a focus on first-generation and non-traditional students.

Role type

Tenure-track faculty librarian (entry-level)

Builds

Student success initiatives including the First-Generation Scholars Research Fellows program, undergraduate research awards, and generative AI workforce readiness activities.

Domain

Higher Education Library Science / Student Success / Humanities

Required skills

Program development, liaison services, instructional design, student engagement, research methodology, communication, collaboration, curriculum development

Preferred skills

Higher education student success trends, teaching undergraduates, research assistance in academic libraries, humanities background

Technologies

Generative AI tools, online learning platforms

Responsibilities

Develop and support creative programming that builds research confidence and scholarly identity; Create welcoming environments and pathways into library services for students with limited prior research exposure; Collaborate with campus partners to identify opportunities for high-impact educational practices; Support undergraduate learning by building relationships with academic units and providing instructional services; Engage in research, service, and professional development activities as a tenure-track faculty member.

Seniority

Entry-level, Tenure-track (Instructor or Assistant Professor)