Online Learning & Instruction Librarian
Full‑time Assistant Librarian rank at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). This non‑tenure track professional faculty position has an initial appointment of three years, renewable for up to five years depending on performance.
Primary Duties
• Design, develop, curate, revise, and deliver effective online instructional plans and resources that incorporate accessibility guidelines, pedagogical best practices, and library & higher‑education standards.
• Raise awareness and promote increased use of library services among online, hybrid, and remote students and faculty.
• Collect and analyze data to assess the quality and impact of online instruction services.
• Teach and host workshops in face‑to‑face and online modalities as part of the library’s instructional program, guided by professional library standards and information‑literacy frameworks.
• Promote library instruction and the use of collections through outreach to students and faculty, especially for online and hybrid courses.
• Collaborate with others and independently produce and maintain instructional materials such as online tutorials, reference guides, and self‑paced modules in Springshare Lib Guides, Blackboard Ultra, and other platforms.
• Assist faculty in locating open educational resources (OER) to complement library materials used in teaching.
• Partner with university faculty, staff, and students to integrate information literacy and library collections through online guides, video tutorials, and self‑paced modules.
• Conduct research consultations both online and face‑to‑face.
• Serve as liaison to the Graduate School, eLearning, and other academic and nonacademic departments across campus.
• Maintain knowledge of evolving trends and best practices in online learning design and delivery, engaging in continuous professional development.
• Act as liaison to assigned academic departments for research and instruction support.
• Participate in special projects and serve on departmental, university, and professional committees.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
• Earned Master’s degree in Library Science or an equivalent ALA‑accredited program (candidates nearing completion will be considered once the master’s degree is obtained).
• Demonstrated experience or familiarity with multimedia learning object creation (video, audio, visual).
• Demonstrated potential for advancement in rank.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience designing and administering information‑literacy instruction using best pedagogical approaches, both in‑person and virtually.
• Familiarity with current and emerging trends in online and asynchronous instruction in librarianship.
• Experience with learning‑management systems (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, etc.).
• Experience locating, using, adapting, and/or creating OER.
• Strong desire to serve first‑generation students.
• One‑to‑two years of related experience.
Benefits
TAMIU offers competitive salaries and a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement and life insurance. The university provides financial support for professional development such as conference attendance and may cover moving expenses in full or part.
To Apply
Submit the following materials:
1) CV/resume;
2) Letter of application addressing qualifications;
3) Philosophy of librarianship;
4) Unofficial transcripts indicating earned or ABD degree;
5) Names and contact information for three current professional references.
Applications will be reviewed confidentially and immediately as they are received, continuing until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applicants who apply by July 8.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Texas A&M International University is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide access to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. Applications are screened through an independent, confidential process. Applicants may be subject to a criminal‑history investigation; employment is contingent upon results.
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