Outreach and Instruction Librarian

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Human Resources
humanresources@wnc.edu 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

Administrative Faculty, Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible.

Position Overview

The Outreach and Instruction Librarian plays a key role in supporting student success by designing and delivering information literacy instruction, collaborating with teaching faculty, and leading outreach that promotes library services across campus. This position also plans and leads instructional sessions, develops online learning materials, strengthens partnerships with academic faculty, and fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and inquiry-driven learning.  The librarian supports the college mission by providing research/reference assistance, developing innovative solutions for evolving student needs, contributing to the overall delivery of library services, and advancing achievement and 21st century skills.

Job Duties

Instruction & Information Literacy

• Design and deliver course-integrated and standalone information literacy instruction across disciplines

• Develop online learning objects and instructional content (e.g., tutorials, guides, videos)

• Collaborate with faculty to integrate library resources and information literacy outcomes into course curricula

• Assess instruction effectiveness and contribute to programmatic learning assessment efforts

Outreach & Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison to instructional departments, student services, and special programs to integrate library support into teaching and learning

• Develop and coordinate outreach activities to promote library services, events, and resources across all modalities of the college community

• Plan and execute library programming and workshops that support academic success and campus engagement

• Represent the library on campus committees and working groups

Reference & Research Support

• Provide in-person, virtual, and asynchronous research assistance to students, faculty, and staff

• Maintain currency with reference tools, databases, and evolving research strategies

• Participate in the development and maintenance of online research guides and tools

General Library Services & Administration

• Contribute to collection development

• Assist with circulation, policy development, and daily library operations as needed

• Support continuous improvement efforts and special projects within the library

• Participate in professional development and campus-wide initiatives aligned with the college’s mission

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program

• 1 Year of related experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an academic library setting, preferably in instruction or outreach

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students

• Familiarity with research databases, library technologies, and academic publishing

• Familiarity with AI as a research resource

• Commitment to quality in education and librarianship 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Effective time management and project coordination skills

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade B. The minimum of the placement range is $60,644.54. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Retirement – NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA)

All faculty and professional staff working at least half-time equivalent must participate in the NSHE Faculty Retirement Plan Alternative (RPA) as a condition of employment. The current contribution rate is 19.25%. Your contribution is matched by the College at 19.25%.

Your contributions are made by pre-tax salary reduction and you are 100% vested from your first day. You choose how to invest your own and NSHE’s contributions. The plan administrator provides dedicated financial consultants that are available to assist you in your investment deliberations. NSHE provides participants with a three-tiered investment line-up that provides investment options for everyone, from the less engaged investor to the investor who prefers to more actively manage their retirement savings. The tiered structure provides a simplified investment selection process, allowing you to make your decision based on your investment expertise and comfort level. See Your Retirement Benefits for additional information. 

Faculty and staff who have previously participated in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) may be required to continue participation in PERS. 

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) does not participate in the federal Social Security System but does contribute to the federal Medicare program. This means that while you are employed by NSHE neither you nor NSHE contribute to Social Security and you do not earn a Social Security benefit.

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails

• Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans)

• Employer paid Long Term Disability (LTD) Program

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 12 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff 

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System 

• Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits

• An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No State income tax!

Education Benefits for Faculty Employees and Family Members

WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and their qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Qualified dependents of faculty can take unlimited credits per semester. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Copy of Unofficial Transcripts

• Contact information for three professional references

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

TITLE IX STATEMENT

WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion.

WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator:

Victor Navarro at TitleIX@wnc.edu or (775) 445-4235

Western Nevada College

2201 West College Parkway

Bristlecone Building, Room 154

Carson City, NV 89703

 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

 

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

 

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

 

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

 

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

 

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. 

 

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

 

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

 

Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.