Role Overview

Metro State University is seeking a full-time Reference and Instruction Librarian within the Library and Information Services Department. This fixed-term, 3-year, 9-month faculty position begins August 17, 2026.

The Library supports teaching, learning, and lifelong education through reference services, information literacy instruction, research assistance, and student-centered programming. The librarian will collaborate with students, faculty, and community members while promoting equitable access to information and academic success through in-person, online, and hybrid services.

Responsibilities

• Provide information literacy instruction, including possible evening and weekend work.
• Deliver reference and research assistance services to students, faculty, and community members.
• Serve as a liaison to assigned academic programs and departments.
• Select and manage print and electronic library resources.
• Teach credit-bearing courses, course-integrated instruction sessions, and one-on-one research consultations.
• Support student growth and development through advising and academic assistance.
• Participate in scholarly activity, research, creative achievement, and professional development.
• Contribute service to the university and broader community.
• Promote equitable, student-centered education practices that support diverse learners.
• Develop and support learning environments across in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution required by August 17, 2026.
• Knowledge of current methodologies in reference services, research assistance, and information literacy instruction.
• Experience providing user-centered research and reference support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse populations.
• Interest or expertise in accessibility, usability, institutional repositories, artificial intelligence, Open Educational Resources, or other emerging academic library technologies preferred.
• Preferred experience in academic libraries, online instruction, information literacy teaching, online tutorial development, culturally responsive pedagogy, anti-racist pedagogy, and universal design.

Payment

Salary starts at approximately $65,000 annually and is commensurate with education and experience according to the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) Master Agreement.

Schedule

• Full-time, fixed-term faculty appointment for 3 years.
• 9-month annual schedule.
• May require evening and weekend work.
• Position start date: August 17, 2026.
• Priority application deadline: May 16, 2026.

Location

Metro State University
700 East 7th Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55106

Accessible by public transit/bus line.

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