Social Sciences Librarian Job at University of North Carolina Charlotte in Charl

Social Sciences Librarian

Job Information

• Position Number: 008667
• Working Title: Social Sciences Librarian
• Classification Title: Librarian
• College: Library (Adm)
• Department: Research & Instructional Services
• Position Designation: Faculty
• Employment Type: Permanent – Full‑time
• Months per year: 12

Primary Purpose of Department

Research and Instructional Services provides the University and community with a relevant suite of programs and services designed to enhance information literacy, scholarly research, campus partnerships, and targeted assessment, in order to help students and faculty meet intellectual, curricular, and professional goals.

Description of Work

Library faculty engage in service to the University, community, and profession. We create physical and digital environments that encourage learning and innovation, build and preserve collections, support research, and advance scholarship. We provide access to and promote the discovery of information. We help our communities become proficient information users and lifelong learners. Library faculty serve current and future students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Greater Charlotte and global community by sustaining the intellectual and creative life, and facilitating lifelong learning, discovery, and engagement. Library faculty are expected to collaborate within the Library and beyond in the performance of professional duties that may include, but are not limited to: selecting, organizing, preserving, and facilitating access to materials; supporting teaching, learning, and research; providing outreach to the campus and community; and developing and maintaining digital and technological innovations. Library faculty participate in scholarly research, creative endeavors, and professional activities to serve the Library, the University, and the information professions. Library faculty are strongly encouraged to pursue external funding for library‑related initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively engage with relevant academic programs in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences, other university programs, and external groups.
• Teach research instruction sessions for assigned subjects and academic programs.
• Develop appropriate instructional and informational aids for students, faculty, and community patrons.
• Manage and develop collections for assigned subjects. Expend budget allocations for acquisition of library materials according to established deadlines.
• Provide research and reference support for assigned subjects to students, faculty, and community patrons.
• Conduct collection evaluations for all proposed new courses and curriculum changes in assigned departments.
• Provide advanced research support for students and faculty, including but not limited to assisting in evidence synthesis, finding and using data in the social sciences, ethical use of artificial intelligence in the social sciences, and documenting the impact of University research.
• Engage in professional service and scholarly contributions; participate in committees and faculty governance in the library and on campus.
• Communicate effectively and positively with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of in‑person and virtual research services and of instruction for first‑year undergraduate students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience & Education

Completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by the time the selected applicant begins the job.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• Degree or significant coursework in one or more disciplines of the social sciences, or professional experience working with social science students and faculty in a research library setting.
• Two or more years of instruction or liaison experience in an academic research library.
• Knowledge of the research needs of students and faculty at a Doctoral Intensive Institution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of groups and to create an environment of mutual respect.
• Ability to work effectively in an organization in which change is both necessary and constant.
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional public service.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability.

Salary and Application Materials

Salary: $66,000

Application Materials:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References (including titles, institutions, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references)

Application Deadline

Job Open Date: 11/11/2025
Job Close Date: 01/05/2026

Contact Information

For questions, please email the search committee chair, Natalie Ornat Bitting, at nornat@charlotte.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.