Reference/Instructor Librarian - 109130, 105840 Job at University of West Florid

Reference/Instructor Librarian - 109130, 105840 University of West Florida The University of West Florida Libraries in Pensacola, FL seeks two Instructor Librarians (positions # 109130 and # 105840 ) to serve as subject liaisons for one or more of the assigned disciplines: Business, Education, or STEM. This learner-centered Reference librarian is responsible for: Providing reference and research assistance to library patrons through multiple modes of delivery, including scheduled shifts at the Reference Desk As the Reference liaison for assigned disciplines, responsibilities will include: Providing group and individual library instruction and/or Information Literacy instruction and activities Serving as a subject specialist and faculty liaison Providing individual research consultations Creating and maintaining library user aids, tutorials, and research guides within assigned disciplines, as well as selected general areas Selection, acquisition, management, weeding, and development of library materials, in all formats, for assigned subject areas Representing UWF on statewide committees/subcommittees Completing other duties as assigned The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment; successfully communicate and collaborate with other departments; enthusiastically participate in projects involving new and emerging technologies; and possess excellent patron service, communication, writing, and organizational skills. Regular work schedule during the fall and spring academic sessions is Monday through Friday, and may include evenings and occasional weekends. Required: Possess a minimum of a Master\'s of Library Science, Master\'s degree of Library and Information Science or Master\'s degree of Information Science or closely related from an ALA accredited program; or, currently enrolled in an ALA accredited program with less than 6 months remaining to obtain a Master\'s of Library science, Master\'s degree of Library and Information Science, or Master\'s degree of Information Science. Preferred: Experience in reference service and/or collection development Background in Business, Education, and/or Science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Math, Computer Science, Engineering) Experience teaching library instruction classes Professional, academic library experience Program Overview/Environment: The Reference Department consists of the Head of the Department and six librarians who are responsible for providing reference service, teaching library instruction sessions, collecting materials for the monographic collection, and selecting serials and databases. The Reference Librarians each have a coordinating function (e.g., interlibrary loans, serials and database selection, information literacy, and reference collection development) and assigned disciplines. The University of West Florida Libraries have 12 library faculty and 24 support staff in three facilities - the John C. Pace Library and Education Research Library on the Pensacola main campus and a branch library on the Emerald Coast Campus in Fort Walton Beach. UWF is one of twelve State Universities in Florida. For more information, see the website: https://secure.uwf.edu/library/. The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, the crown jewel of Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast, known worldwide for its pristine white-sand beaches. The campus is situated on a 1,600-acre nature preserve where 15,000 students receive the benefits of small classes and personal attention from their professors. Position: The salary range is $55,000 - 57,000. This is a full time twelve-month non-tenure earning position with faculty rank and status. Position reports to the Head of the Reference Department. Anticipated start date is March 1, 2026. The position will be open until filled, but applications submitted online by December 1, 2025, will receive priority review. Apply using the University’s employment web site: careers.uwf.edu Include a letter of application/interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and email addresses of at least three references. Exclude: The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify requirements may apply for employment in certain positions. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law. #J-18808-Ljbffr