Research and Learning Librarian

Research and Learning Librarian

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R11486

ABOUT SIMMONS

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You'll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

The Research and Learning Librarian supports the core academic missions of Simmons University and the University Library through the development and delivery of targeted and relevant strategies, tools, services, and practices which directly and indirectly support student learning and academic excellence. The Research and Curriculum Librarian develops subject expertise and engages faculty in order to effectively advocate for library resources and services; designs and implements research services and instruction strategies; and supports the integration of information literacy concepts and skills into the curriculum for assigned academic departments/programs. The Research and Learning Librarian provides direct patron services, including staffing reference desk and chat reference, as well as supporting training for student workers in service delivery.

As part of the University Library's ongoing commitment to celebrating the humanity, dignity, lived experiences, and contributions of the entire Simmons scholarly and professional community, the Research and Curriculum Librarian actively incorporates principles of antiracism and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into their teaching, service, and support of students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Key Work Activities:

1. Teaching & Learning

• Develop and deliver library instruction-including instructional design, teaching, and assessment-in face-to-face, online, and blended modalities and in alignment with the identified program, curricular, and student needs
  
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant curriculum initiatives within assigned departments/programs
  
• Demonstrate competency on broad issues of