As a member of the Research and Engagement Services Team, the Student Success Librarian is crucial in leading the Kelvin Smith Library to create adaptable and inclusive instruction and engagement programming for a range of audiences and in a range of environments, including both in-person and online. The ideal candidate works to apply and enhance their expertise in library instruction, outreach, and assessment. They will actively partner on campus-wide student-success initiatives and demonstrate a passion for developing innovative, engaging, and multi-modal approaches to library instruction and programming. The successful candidate must thrive in a collaborative team environment and be committed to best practices in effective and inclusive pedagogy. The Student Success Librarian participates in the KSL Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide expertise in library instruction and programming, and apply best practices; and good judgment in the field. Deliver engaging information literacy sessions to varying types of audiences, including classroom instruction and outreach to visiting groups, and lead the charge in integrating innovative technologies (i.e., AI literacy) and advanced techniques into instruction practices. Actively advocate for the adoption of new teaching practices among colleagues; champion a student-centered approach and share this expertise with fellow instructors. Incorporate inclusive pedagogy and other instructional best practices for multiple teaching modalities; collaborate with colleagues to design, develop, assess, and establish best practices and standards of all instruction and instructional materials, including LibGuides, instructional videos, and Canvas modules. Actively select materials for library collection that support pedagogy, teaching, and student learning; stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in library instruction, assessment, and outreach; maintain and demonstrate knowledge about library emerging issues and trends and the library's vital role within the academic community. (28%) 

Communicate and collaborate effectively across disciplines and units. and employ general management theories and practices. Initiate and welcome invitation to collaborate on projects related to student success across campus, including developing instruction and engagement programming for first-year, first-generation, international, and transfer students with campus partners; develop and lead student orientation programming; serve as liaison to targeted support offices such as Undergraduate Advising, Student Government Association, and EXPLORE (first-year experience), etc.; collaborate and partner effectively internally and externally to the organization to pursue opportunities for a welcoming campus community. (20%)

Conduct and facilitate engaging workshops on digital, data, AI, and information literacy topics; develop and implement outreach initiatives to promote library programming, resources, and services; communicate and promote new and existing library resources and services through a range of channels, including in-person and through print, online, and other media. (14%)

Attend and engage in KSL Leadership Team meetings by sharing expertise and perspectives that support KSL strategic initiatives in collaboration with KSL Leaders. Serve as Chair of the KSL Instruction Committee to develop best practices for KSL and standards for instruction and assessment and foster collaboration with KSL¿s library instructors that encourages, develops, and facilitates the integration of information and digital literacy initiatives for undergraduate and graduate instruction. (9%)

Assess classroom instruction sessions and workshops and asynchronous instruction materials across all areas; collect and analyze assessment data to assess student learning outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of instruction program; partners with colleagues