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Student Success Librarian
University of Houston

The University of Houston Libraries seeks a Student Success Librarian to significantly contribute to the development, implementation, and assessment of co-curricular information literacy efforts. Reporting to the Assistant Head of Teaching and Learning, the librarian will advance the department's efforts towards inclusive, learner-centered pedagogy through targeted co-curricular programming and curricular instruction. The Teaching and Learning Department is focused on teaching transferable information literacy concepts and abilities that are essential to critical inquiry.

This includes the creation of lesson plans, learning activities, assignments, online learning materials, and other opportunities that integrate information literacy into co-curricular programs and experiential learning courses. The librarian also will support the department's curricular integration efforts through teaching (both face-to-face and online) undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of subject areas, and facilitate one-on-one research consultations for graduate and undergraduate students and faculty, online and in person (note that the UH Libraries does not have a reference desk). The librarian will create and lead professional development for librarians and instructors on information literacy and co-curricular engagement.

Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in and out of the library
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest, coursework, or experience in teaching or co-curricular learning
- Engagement with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education

Preferred Qualifications:
- Classroom teaching experience
- Aptitude for learning new technologies
- Knowledge of student development theory in higher education

Salary: $63,500 to $65,000 expected hiring range, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted at https://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment/student-success-librarian/. Visit UH Libraries Employment page for more information: http://libraries.uh.edu/about/employment. Potential applicants seeking further information should contact Christina Gola, Associate Dean for Organizational Development, Learning, and Talent at 713-743-9761 or chgola@uh.edu.

The University of Houston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the university prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 

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Christina Gola
Associate Dean
University Of Houston
Houston TX
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