• Outreach & Assessment Librarian

    Texas A&M University System (Laredo, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Outreach & Assessment Librarian

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M International University

     

    Department

     

    Killam Library

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Laredo, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Faculty

    Job Description

    Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a/an Outreach and Assessment Librarian to begin Summer 2025.

     

    TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

     

    This is a Assistant Librarian (non-tenure track, 3 year renewable position). Primary duties will include providing strategic vision/leadership in coordinating Library outreach efforts; leading intentional/innovative design of coordinated programming to promote learning and scholarship, community engagement, and active use of the Library’s resources, services, and space; cultivating relationships/partnerships within and outside the university; and facilitating the design of assessment strategies and activities including needs assessments and iterative assessment for continuous improvement of Library. Duties also include publicizing/marketing library services, programs, and resources, including managing the Library’s social media outlets and leading the Marketing & Outreach team; coordinating the Library's presence at campus and community outreach events; serving as the liaison for Library assessment activities. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

     

    The Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library at Texas A&M International University(TAMIU) seeks a full-time Outreach & Assessment Librarian at the Assistant Librarian rank to begin Spring 2025.TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo,Texas, a vibrant bilingual & bicultural city.

    Required Qualifications

    The successful candidate must hold a earned Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution. Candidates nearing degree completion will also be considered but must have earned the Master’s degree before appointment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop and grow collaborative partnerships and demonstrate potential for advancement in rank. We strongly encourage candidates with a strong desire to serve first-generation students; experience in an academic library setting; two years of related experience; experience supervising student workers; experience managing a team; experience developing multimedia marketing campaigns; experience generating increased engagement with Library services and collections; and experience with using applied qualitative and quantitative assessment methods.

     

    We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

     

    Starting Salary: $52,000

     

    Application Process

     

    The first review of applications will be 4/28/2025 and will continue until the position is filled . The completed employment application must include:

     

    + Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications

    + Current curriculum vitae

    + Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree

    + Names and contact information of three current professional references

     

    Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/ (https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/) . F or more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Malynda Dalton, [email protected].

     

    INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT : During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

     

    Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.