Southern Virginia University is hiring: Instruction and Reference Librarian in V

Southern Virginia University seeks an enthusiastic and student-centered Instruction and Reference Librarian to provide innovative and engaging instruction, research support, and reference services. This position offers the opportunity to bring creativity and energy to a user-focused library and contribute to student learning and success.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction, ensuring engaging and effective research support for students and faculty.
• Teach research instruction sessions at various levels, including:
  • Composition courses and introductory research sessions
  • Discipline-specific and advanced writing research sessions
  • Senior paper/project research consultations
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate research instruction across the curriculum, promoting student success.
• Provide responsive reference services, discussing informational needs with students, guiding them on research strategies, and helping them define research topics.
• Develop and maintain instructional materials, including research guides and instructional videos.
• Train and supervise the student-based reference team alongside the Library Director.
• Lead library workshops on research techniques and library use.
• Assist in developing and assessing information literacy initiatives and advocate for their integration into university programs.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt to the evolving needs of the library and higher education.
• Participate in professional development and serve on university committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Strong commitment to student-centered service, learning, and engagement.
• Creativity, initiative, and interest in innovative approaches to reference and research assistance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
• Strong understanding of pedagogy and best practices in information literacy instruction.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification system.
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Desire to mentor and foster research skills in undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering research instruction in an academic setting.
• Knowledge of instructional delivery technologies.
• Experience establishing and assessing instructional program learning outcomes.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods. Primarily an office/library environment with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Applications

This is a full-time, benefited position. Pay is commensurate with experience. To apply please send a current curriculum vitae, cover letter, and three letters of reference to provost@svu.edu. Letters of reference may be sent under separate cover at a later date. Southern Virginia University is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.