Librarian or Senior Librarian, Instruction

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 15732
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence - advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range:

Librarian: Starting at $53,196 annualized with flexibility, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Senior Librarian: Starting at $60,918 annualized with flexibility, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume and Cover Letter are required
  
  Job Details
  
  Job Summary
  
  The UT San Antonio Libraries seek an Instruction Librarian who demonstrates enthusiasm and creativity in a rapidly changing information environment. This position plays a key role in supporting the institution's teaching and research missions by providing high-quality research assistance and information literacy instruction.
  
  The Instruction Librarian works closely with the Information Literacy Coordinator to support the first-year composition program through engaging instruction. Responsibilities include in-person and virtual teaching, as well as hosted office hours. The Instruction Librarian also supports lesson plan development and collaborates with faculty to create content for online tutorials, instructional materials, and assessments.
  
  In addition, this position serves as a liaison to the Schools of Art & Art History and Architecture & Planning, providing specialized research support and instruction for undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty, as well as collection development and supporting emerging information needs in these subjects.
  
  Core Responsibilities
  
  Librarian
  
  • Contributes to the development and assessment of library programs, policies, and services to promote efficient, effective operations aligned with library and institutional goals.
  • Plays an active role in developing procedures for the operations of the university library.
  • Stays informed of current research and trends in the field, new technologies, and professional knowledge to proactively evolve library services and introduce new and relevant programs.
  • Develops and oversees departmental projects to support goals and objectives, ensuring the library effectively serves UT San Antonio's educational and informational needs.
  • Gathers and analyzes data to improve services, make evidence-based decisions, and enhance user experience and engagement.
  • Works collaboratively and productively with colleagues, staff from other library units, and other university departments and offices.
  • May be responsible for the supervision of staff, including hiring, training, work assignment, planning, scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development
  • Serves as a Libraries liaison to the UT San Antonio departments and the community.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Senior Librarian
  
  • Develops and evaluates library programs, policies, and services to ensure efficient and effective library services that align and support the library and institutional goals.
  • Develops policies and procedures for the operations of the university library. Interprets policy, manages complex issues, and establishes the framework for consistent, high-quality library service.
  • Stays informed of current research and trends in the field, new technologies, and professional knowledge to proactively evolve library services and introduce new and relevant programs.
  • Develops and manages projects to enhance library services, improve operational efficiency, and meet the evolving informational and educational needs of the university. Provides guidance, mentorship, and directions to other library staff and project teams.
  • Analyzes and interprets data to improve services, make evidence-based decisions, and enhance user experience and engagement. Reports on trends and patterns to library leadership to support data-based decisions and strategic planning.
  • Works collaboratively and productively with colleagues, staff from other library units, and other university departments and offices.
  • Manages staff, including hiring, training, work assignment, planning, scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development.
  • Serves as a liaison between the UT San Antonio departments and the community. Serves as a mentor to other librarians.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  Librarian
  
  • ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
  • Experience working in a library or information environment.
  • This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
  
  Senior Librarian
  
  • ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
  • Three years of experience in a related field.
  • This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Experience working in an academic library setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide creative and innovative learning experiences through the application of appropriate pedagogies and educational technologies.
  • Demonstrated passion and ability to teach students to use both online and physical material.
  • Degree or course work in Art History.
  • Familiarity with key information resources in art, art history, or architecture.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • User Support
  • Research Assistance
  • Information Resource Management
  • Policy Interpretation
  • Professional Development
  • Outreach and Engage
  
  Working Conditions
  
  • Office Environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events. After-hours and weekend work are required occasionally.
  
  Physical Demands
  
  • Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary; if walking and standing are required, only occasionally. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
  
  
  This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
  
  This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  
  As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination.