The University of Scranton invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track Research & Instruction Librarian for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The regularly scheduled hours for this position will be primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm, with occasional hourly adjustments as needed. The successful candidate will be appointed to the rank of Assistant Professor and will be compensated according to the collective bargaining agreement, see https://www.scranton.edu/academics/provost/FAC/fac_contract.shtml. A generous benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan, paid vacations, holidays, research leave, and tuition remission. All full-time faculty members also have the opportunity to join our faculty union which serves as the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
The Research & Instruction Librarian for STEM contributes to the Library’s campus-wide focus on transformative teaching and learning in the Ignatian tradition. In addition to regular faculty responsibilities, the Research & Instruction Librarian for STEM engages in information literacy instruction, research support, and collection development.
Essential Duties:
- Teaches in support of the Library’s Information Literacy Curriculum, which includes information literacy instruction in core general education courses as well as upper-level disciplinary courses
- Provides research services and scholarly assistance to members of the University community both in-person and online
- Serves as subject liaison to academic departments supporting the natural sciences and mathematics (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Engineering, etc.), a role that includes providing course-integrated information literacy instruction and collection development. May be assigned to additional departments and programs as dictated by department needs and expertise developed after hire
- Develops and delivers instruction and professional development opportunities that focus on AI and the research process, both in and out of the Library
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with subject areas in the natural sciences and mathematics (e.g., biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, physics, etc.)
- Knowledge of current trends in academic librarianship related to research and instruction, such as knowledge of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and connections between AI and information literacy concepts in the research process
- Experience creating engaging learning opportunities for student, faculty, or community audiences
- Proficiency in the use of technology, such as social media and other emerging technologies and platforms, for the delivery of library services
- Strong desire to explore pedagogical approaches and learning theories that can enrich teaching practice
- Familiarity with assessment methods and techniques
- Coursework or experience in instructional design
Additional Skills Required:
- Willingness to develop the knowledge required to provide information literacy instruction for the natural sciences and mathematics
- Ability to deal well with members of the public
- Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and presentation skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently
- Ability to work creatively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community-at-large
- Professional commitment to user-focused library services
- Professional commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Ability to engage in scholarship and service in order to meet qualifications for reappointment and tenure, as defined in the Faculty Handbook
- Ability to attain a second Master’s degree in a subject field, or the completion of thirty graduate credits in a discipline that improves professional competence, as a requirement for tenure (if not already accomplished at the time of hire)
Minimum Education Requirements: Possession of an American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master’s degree at time of appointment.
Preferred Education: Additional graduate level degree or subject expertise in a STEM field preferred
Minimum Job Experience Requirements:
- Experience working in a library or archives
- Experience working collaboratively with others to pursue, manage, and complete projects
Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with occasional adjustments as needed.
Salary: Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor as outlined in the current collective bargaining agreement, see: https://www.scranton.edu/academics/provost/FAC/fac_contract.shtml.
About the Library and University
The Weinberg Memorial Library actively engages in the life of the University to meet the community’s scholarly, academic, social, and cultural needs. We achieve this through mindful curation of and investment in resources, collections, services, and programs that support and empower a diverse community of scholars and learners.
We value teaching, research, and lifelong learning, and we are committed to intellectual freedom, preservation, accessibility, and sustainability. Our work environment is forward-looking and participatory, with an emphasis on transparency and faculty/staff development.
The University of Scranton is a regional institution of more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students located in northeast Pennsylvania near the Pocono Mountains. Recognized nationally for the quality of its education, Scranton is one of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. It is committed to providing liberal arts education and strong professional and pre-professional programs in the context of Ignatian educational principles, especially the care and development of the whole person. Drawing on the strengths that have made it a recognized leader in the Northeast, Scranton is committed to a culture of scholarship and excellence in teaching and is moving into the front ranks of America’s comprehensive universities.
Official University of Scranton Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
To Apply
Applicants must apply online at https://universityofscrantonjobs.com and include a cover letter summarizing qualifications and strengths, a curriculum vitae (or résumé), and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately with a start date in August 2026. See a direct link to the job posting here: https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/8306. Prof. Kate Cummings, Research & Instruction Librarian for Business, serves as the Search Committee Chair.
