Science & Engineering Librarian
Requisition Number:
62790
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
17-Mar-2025
Job Summary
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Science & Engineering Librarian! This tenure-track faculty position serves as one of three subject specialists for students and faculty in the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, as well as other liaison areas as assigned. Duties include participating in all six pillars of liaison responsibilities in support of the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and related programs and departments: collection development, instruction, relationship building, research support, subject expertise, and advocacy. The Science & Engineering Librarian leverages their librarianship expertise to advance the College’s goals of being a world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education. An essential element of the position is supporting student success and contributing to an engaged Libraries environment. The Science & Engineering librarian participates in the libraries’ collaborative team environment and performs other duties as assigned.
As a member of the University Libraries faculty, the Engineering Librarian will be expected to maintain a record of scholarly research/creative work, participate in professional service activities, and actively engage in faculty governance, in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity. This tenure-track faculty position reports to the Head of the Relationship Building & Engagement section. A typical annual merit formula for tenure-track faculty is 40% librarianship, 40% research, and 20% service. The Relationship Building & Engagement section is part of the Branches & Services Team, part of the Success & Engagement Strategies Chapter. Please see the Libraries’ organizational chart.
About the University and the Libraries
As the flagship University of a multi-campus system in the State of Colorado, CU Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country. As one of 35 U.S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
CU Boulder is committed to Colorado communities through collaborative research, innovation and entrepreneurship. Our faculty, staff and students work with the broader community to establish unique connections that have lasting outcomes—both across Colorado and around the world. Today, with our sights set on becoming the standard for the outstanding comprehensive public research universities of the new century, we strive to serve the people of Colorado and to engage with the world through excellence in our teaching, research, creative work, and service. The CU Systemwide Lands Recognition Statement, arrived at after connecting with Native American groups on all CU campuses, chancellors and system leadership, is available at https://president.cu.edu/statements/cu-systemwide-lands-recognition-statement.
The University Libraries faculty and staff are dedicated, and hardworking people from a variety of backgrounds who share this vision and mission. Librarians participate at all levels of the campus and hold full faculty status and rank. Our organization employs professionals of various academic tracks and ranks as well as university and classified staff, and all work is valued and appreciated regardless of position type. The Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries and hold the largest collection in the Rocky Mountain region with over 12 million books, periodicals, government publications, audiovisual materials, microforms, maps, manuscripts, papers, and computer-based resources. The Libraries are a long-standing member of the Program for Cooperative Cataloging Program. The Libraries faculty and staff collaborate internally, with colleagues beyond the campus and with our clients to advance information literacy, intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, the disciplinary growth of information, and the amplification of knowledge.
About Boulder, Colorado
Boulder and the surrounding area are known as one of the best places to live because of the spectacular setting, acres of open space, and vibrant atmosphere. At 5,430 feet above sea level, acres of vast open space entwine into Boulder's cityscape nestled into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Home to approximately 90,000 residents, Boulder has a mild, dry climate with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Boulder offers activities for every interest. In 2021, the Boulder City Council voted unanimously to adopt the city’s Racial Equity Plan, a document that puts forth the city’s dedication to change with actions and measurable outcomes to advancing racial equity, while facing the history and policies that have impacted people of color. Penfield Tate II, the City of Boulder’s first Black mayor elected in 1974, is quoted as saying, “The measure of a great city and a great country is not the size of its greenbelt but how it treats its people.”
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Mission
We are a knowledge catalyst. We fuel inquiry, discovery, collaboration, creation, and the dissemination of knowledge. We welcome everyone, wherever they are on their educational journey.
Vision
An information-empowered world.
Values
Empower | Connect | Learn | Inspire
Our values define our interactions within the Libraries and radiate outwardly. This means that we develop a culture that compassionately and authentically embodies our values in all aspects of our work.
The University Libraries encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. As you review the qualifications, please think about how your qualifications are transferable if (at first) they do not seem directly related. Share how your skills translate in your cover letter. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Librarianship responsibilities are drawn from the Six Pillars of the Liaison Role and encompass the specific examples provided here. Emphasis in each area will vary between liaisons and should be reflected in annual goals.
- Collection Development: leverages subject expertise, relationships, and interactions to collaborate in building collections that are responsive to student, faculty, and researcher needs.
- Instruction: builds multimodal information literacy teaching and learning into the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences curriculum and related programs, with a particular focus on fostering undergraduate success. Build and maintain learning materials, including robust subject and course guides.
- Relationship Building: builds bridges between the Libraries and the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences while partnering with internal collaborators to connect people to the full range of the libraries’ resources and services. Develops outreach and services designed to address the needs of the undergraduate populations in engineering and related fields.
- Research Support: advises and guides researchers in engineering and related areas to enable learning and connect users to library resources and services.
- Subject Expertise: Understands subject and disciplinary needs of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and how those relate to the curricular, programmatic, research, and teaching needs of the faculty and students within their assigned subject areas.
- Advocacy: leverages subject expertise and area relationships to build support for library priorities in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and promote participation in Libraries initiatives.
- Collaboration: participates in Libraries task forces, pods, guilds, and teams as appropriate; participates actively in the chapter’s public service mission by providing coverage at Libraries’ service points.
- Gemmill Library: Serve as an integral member of the Leonard H. Gemmill Engineering, Mathematics & Physics Library, contributing to operations, outreach, and community engagement.
- Maintain a sustained record of substantive scholarship and creative work, and demonstrate a continued commitment to leadership and service.
What You Should Know
- This position is offered in a hybrid capacity. There will be an information session on Monday, March 31, 2025 from 11:00-11:45 am. At this information session, the search committee will share information about the Science & Engineering Librarian job search, working at CU Boulder, the tenure track, and answer attendee questions. A webinar link will be provided to registrants via email.
- The campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
- The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12-month) tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. The salary range for Assistant Professor is $70,000-$76,000. A candidate that meets the University and Libraries criteria for hire with tenure may be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor with a starting salary range of $80,000-$86,000. A candidate with a career of excellence and significant growth, development, and accomplishment post-tenure may be eligible for the rank of Full Professor with a starting salary range of $95,000-$105,000.
- Relocation assistance may be available within University Libraries guidelines.
- Faculty receive limited professional development funds annually.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
What We Require
- Assistant, Associate and Full Professor Requirements: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution;
- Experience or coursework developing innovative, user-centered learning opportunities to enhance research and/or teaching;
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and advocate for an environment of diversity and inclusion;
- Potential for research, scholarly work, and professional service.
- Associate Professor: Must meet the University and Libraries criteria for hire with tenure.
- Full Professor: A candidate with a career of excellence and significant growth, development, and accomplishment post-tenure.
What You Will Need
- Knowledge of pedagogical and research methodologies in the sciences and/or engineering;
- Demonstrated ability to actively seek out partnership, collaboration, and input from others.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience in an academic or research library;
- Experience in outreach or engagement with communities;
- Experience providing user-centered reference or research support services;
- Experience in collection development with knowledge of trends and issues in academic publishing
- Academic or professional experience in Science, Engineering, or related fields
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. It is recommended that applications be submitted by 11:59 pm on April 14th, 2025, to receive full consideration. The application must be made online at CU Boulder Jobs and must include the following:
- A cover letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position
- CV/Resume
- Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- In this statement (1-2 pages) please describe your experience and demonstrated ability to advance a diverse and inclusive environment in the past and as a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries through your librarianship, research, and / or service. Please provide details on your experience and the role you have played in these activities. Finally, describe plans for advancing an inclusive and welcoming environment for students and / or within the libraries at the University of Colorado Boulder. Please see the Libraries' commitment to Diversity and Inclusive Excellence.
References will be requested at a later stage in the search process.
Questions may be directed to George Karpoff, Search Coordinator, at George.Karpoff@Colorado.EDU.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu