Research and Instruction Librarian

Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Opportunity:

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.

The Hazy Library and Learning Center (https://hazylibrary.erau.edu) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in beautiful Prescott, Arizona is seeking a highly motivated, creative, forward-thinking, and collaborative professional for the position of Research and Instruction Services Librarian at the Hazy Library and Learning Center.

The librarian, as a member of the Research and Instruction Services team, collaborates with faculty to provide instruction and workshops that support and encourage student inquiry, critical thinking, and creativity to all levels of students in the ERAU learning community. Working with a team of innovative librarians, the successful candidate will develop and deliver library research instruction courses, maintain information resources and tools that advance student learning, and provide research consultation with faculty and students. This librarian will lead library efforts with Open Educational Resources and collaborate with the campus community and the Hunt Library in Daytona Beach. They will serve as liaison to one or more academic disciplines to select and evaluate information resources as well as serving on multiple library and campus committees. Schedule will include some evening hours in rotation with other librarians.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program.
• Professional experience in an academic library, including teaching and instruction.
• Strong service orientation with commitment to and experience with building alliances with all levels of a university learning community.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting curricular and research needs in STEM disciplines.
• Knowledge of and/or implementation of ACRL Framework concepts.
• Knowledge of Open Educational Resources and Copyright.
• Ability to work in a team environment of respect, trust, and collaborative working relationships.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices that advance student and research information literacies.
• Ability to analyze, implement, and adapt to evolving library services and technologies.

COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with experience.

POSITION: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

To apply: Apply online at http://careers.erau.edu. Please upload a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a list of three professional references (including email addresses). 

Visit the Hazy Library and Learning Center: http://hazylibrary.erau.edu