Albertsons Library invites applications and nominations for a collaborative and innovative Science and Engineering Librarian to join the Instruction and Research Services Unit. This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position.
The successful candidate will serve as the subject librarian assigned to science and engineering departments and provide specialized research, instructional, and scholarly support to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. In collaboration with subject librarian colleagues, this librarian will design and deliver course-integrated instruction, provide in-depth research consultations, and support disciplinary research practices in STEM fields.
This position contributes to the development and assessment of the Library’s online Research and Critical Inquiry Microcourse and plays an active role in advancing student learning, faculty research, and graduate education. The librarian will also participate in reference services and engage in library and university initiatives aligned with Boise State’s research and teaching mission.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. U.S. work authorization is required.
Department Overview:
Albertsons Library provides high-quality, relevant information resources and services to Boise State University students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. Centrally located on campus, the Library serves as a dynamic academic hub where scholarship is supported, ideas are explored, and connections are built.
The Library offers access to extensive electronic and physical collections; technology and creative making spaces; archival and university history materials; and a range of quiet and collaborative study environments. Librarians and staff provide instruction and research support in person, online, and in group settings. Through these services, the Library advances teaching, learning, and research across the university.
As Boise State University continues to strengthen its research enterprise and expand graduate education in STEM disciplines, the Library plays a central role in supporting faculty scholarship, externally funded research, and graduate student success.
The Instruction and Research Services Unit supports student learning and faculty research by guiding the Boise State community through today’s complex and evolving information landscape. Librarians teach across disciplines and in multiple formats, including course-integrated sessions, workshops, consultations, and online learning environments.
In addition to foundational instruction, the unit partners with faculty and graduate programs to support advanced research practices, disciplinary information fluency, and emerging areas such as data-informed scholarship, research impact, and open educational resources.
Since 2018, the unit has delivered foundational information literacy instruction through the asynchronous Research and Critical Inquiry Microcourse (RCIM), embedded within Boise State’s University Foundations program. More than 3,000 students complete the Canvas-based course annually to earn the “I am a Researcher” badge. Librarians reinforce and extend these skills through discipline-specific instruction, advanced research consultations, and sustained engagement with graduate students and faculty research initiatives.
About Boise State:
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.
Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Essential Functions
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Serve as subject librarian to assigned science and/or engineering departments, building strong partnerships with faculty, staff, and students.
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Design and maintain course-integrated and stand-alone instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in science and engineering programs.
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Contribute to the ongoing development, revision, and assessment of the Research and Critical Inquiry Microcourse (RCIM)
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Engage in point-of-need research assistance and provide science and engineering subject-specific research consultations for faculty, staff, and students in person and online.
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Work collaboratively with library colleagues on initiatives that support the library’s and university’s mission and goals.
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Support state and university affordable learning initiatives.
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Improve librarianship practices through professional development and implement relevant advances in academic librarianship.
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Pursue research and scholarship activities in accordance with library and university tenure and promotion guidelines.
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Engage in professional service at the library, university, community, and state/regional/national/international levels.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across campus.
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Effective project management and organizational skills.
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Demonstrated agility in delivering services and engaging with stakeholders across both in-person and virtual environments.
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Ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Minimum Qualifications:
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American Library Association’s accredited master’s degree or a comparable graduate degree from a non-U.S. university (reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
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Experience working directly with students in an academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience providing instruction and/or research support for science and/or engineering departments at the college or university level.
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Experience creating online learning objects such as LibGuides, videos, and/or modules in an LMS such as Canvas or Blackboard.
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Experience with information literacy instruction in an academic library.
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Familiarity with science and engineering research tools and resources (e.g., subject databases, citation managers, data repositories, patents, standards, technical reports, GIS data).
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Experience with or understanding of evidence synthesis research methods.
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Experience with or understanding of data management practices, open science, open data, and research reproducibility issues in science and/or engineering.
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An undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or significant coursework in a science and/or engineering field
Required Application Materials:
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Cover letter indicating your interests and qualifications for this position.
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CV that includes employment history (including dates of employment).
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Philosophy of teaching statement.
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Contact information for three professional references.
Closing Date:
Position will close for new applicants on April 2, 2026.
Salary and Benefits:
The annual salary begins at $65,000 and is commensurate with experience. This is a yearly, renewable 12-month contract in a tenure-track position. More information about faculty contracts and work days is available here.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. U.S. work authorization is required.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):