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Position Information

**Proposed Faculty Rank** Assistant Librarian

**Department** 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Track** Tenure Track

**New Position to Begin** May 1, 2026 (negotiable)

Details

**Information and Inquiries:** To learn about the position or provide a nomination, please contact Melanie Hawks, Assistant Dean for Organizational Development and Director of Library Human Resources, at**[email protected]**. Additional information about the application process can be found at**https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php**.

Come work in a student-centered library with a team that excels in supporting the teaching and research mission of the University of Utah. The J. Willard Marriott Library seeks to recruit two tenure-track librarians who will enrich and strengthen our organization. We seek qualified applicants with broad knowledge in science and engineering. The Librarians will develop, implement, and assess learning experiences concerning library research tools, methods, and strategies. They will also build connections with academic programs to increase engagement with library resources and services, as well as manage library collections and services to meet research and curricula needs. Working in conjunction with faculty and staff in the library and across campus, the librarians will help set the direction for STEM teaching, engagement, and outreach.

**Work Location** : Relocation to the Salt Lake City, Utah area is required and will be financially supported by a moving allowance. This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and local remote work. The telecommuting arrangement will be based on the position’s needs and authorized at the Head of Teaching, Research & Outreach’s discretion.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Guide students, faculty, and staff in searching, locating, and evaluating the ethical use of information to achieve their scholarly goals

+ Design, develop, and deliver learning experiences and assessments for course-integrated library instruction in a variety of teaching modalities

+ Create materials to enhance learning

+ Collaborate with departmental faculty and students in developing collections

+ Contribute to the development and dissemination of knowledge through research and creative activity

+ Participate in professional, university, and/or public service

**Join us in creating a great organization** : We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional career path. We are particularly interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission of providing everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities. At the core of the Marriott Library is a responsive and adaptive service culture.

Recognizing student success as the U’s top priority, we have invested in making**course materials**and**technology**more accessible and developing resources to support groups with specific needs, such as first-generation students.

The**College of Science**and**John and Marcia Price College of Engineering**are highly-ranked research-intensive colleges with growing student populations in 21 departments and degree programs, 3 colleges/schools (**College of Mines & Earth Sciences**,**Kahlert School of Computing**, and**School of Biological Sciences**), and 4 centers. They prepare students for jobs across the STEM spectrum from**K-12 science and math education**to research on emerging technologies. With a strong translational science and an entrepreneurial spirit, students are prepared “to face tomorrow’s challenges, innovate new solutions and technologies and to improve overall quality of life.” Some featured science and engineering initiatives include the**Bench-to-Bedside medical device competition**, the**Utah Frontier Observatory for Geothermal Research ( FORGE )**project, and first-year**ACCESS Scholars**community. Additionally, the**Vice President for Research**created interdisciplinary**research hubs**and**working groups**with science/engineering areas to expand, including aerospace, energy, water, critical minerals, and wildfire.

The information in this posting is intended to provide applicants with an understanding of the role and the types of skills, experiences, and credentials that typically make someone qualified for consideration and prepared to meet the position’s expectations. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for everything listed or perform all duties equally proficiently on day one. In your CV and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting.

Required Qualifications:

+ ALA -accredited MLS / MLIS or equivalent

+ Commitment to learning and supporting students, staff, and faculty in the College of Engineering and the College of Science

+ Commitment to collaborating with faculty in teaching first-year, capstone, and graduate courses and other courses or workshops using various pedagogical methodologies

+ Familiarity with the current research, information sources, and scholarly trends in STEM disciplines and librarianship (e.g., open science, data management, AI)

+ Demonstrated ability to initiate and manage projects both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Educational background in science, engineering, computing, or related discipline

+ Experience with classroom teaching and/or library instruction.

+ Commitment to learn about intellectual property (IP), particularly patents, to collaborate with researchers and other IP librarians

+ Commitment to learn about evidence synthesis and assisting researchers with projects following current methodologies and standards

+ Experience with grants/external funding, working with faculty, principal investigators, and research teams

+ Proven success in building and sustaining strong, collaborative partnerships through a positive service orientation and proactive liaison and outreach initiatives.

**Criteria for Faculty Appointment** :

To be eligible for appointment to our faculty, you will need to demonstrate evidence of active participation and involvement in professional and scholarly associations or a record of scholarly engagement.

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required by Utah state law (**http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-130.html**).

Compensation:

Salary is for a 12-month effort and will be dependent on qualifications. The budgeted salary range is $64,000-$67,000. Our excellent benefits include a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA - CREF /Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, generous paid sick and vacation time, and tuition benefit.

**Application instructions:** Candidates should submit a**curriculum vitae**, a cover letter describing the strengths you would bring to the role/organization, and contact information for five professional references. Reference letters are not requested.

Preferred consideration will be given to all applications received by January 4, 2026.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Required documents to upload:

+ **Cover Letter**

+ **Curriculum Vitae**

+ **List of 5 Professional References**

Preferred consideration will be given to all applications received by January 4, 2026.

**Open Date** 12/01/2025

Close Date

**Open Until Filled** Yes

**Requisition Number** PRN01432CF

**Type** Faculty