Science and Engineering Librarian; Assistant Librarian Marriott Library

Position: Science and Engineering Librarian (Assistant Librarian) for the Marriott Library Position Information Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant Librarian Department 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations City Salt Lake City, UT Track Tenure Track New Position to Begin May 1, 2026 (negotiable) Details Information and Inquiries: To learn about the position or provide a nomination, please contact Melanie Hawks, Assistant Dean for Organizational Development and Director of Library Human Resources, ks. Additional information about the application process can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Come work in a student-centered library with a team that excels in supporting the teaching and research mission of the University of Utah. The J. Willard Marriott Library seeks to recruit two tenure-track librarians who will enrich and strengthen our organization. We seek qualified applicants with broad knowledge in science and engineering. The Librarians will develop, implement, and assess learning experiences concerning library research tools, methods, and strategies. They will also build connections with academic programs to increase engagement with library resources and services, as well as manage library collections and services to meet research and curricula needs. Working in conjunction with faculty and staff in the library and across campus, the librarians will help set the direction for STEM teaching, engagement, and outreach. Work Location : Relocation to the Salt Lake City, Utah area is required and will be financially supported by a moving allowance. This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and local remote work. The telecommuting arrangement will be based on the position’s needs and authorized at the Head of Teaching, Research & Outreach’s discretion. Primary Responsibilities • Guide students, faculty, and staff in searching, locating, and evaluating the ethical use of information to achieve their scholarly goals • Design, develop, and deliver learning experiences and assessments for course-integrated library instruction in a variety of teaching modalities • Create materials to enhance learning • Collaborate with departmental faculty and students in developing collections • Contribute to the development and dissemination of knowledge through research and creative activity • Participate in professional, university, and/or public service Join us in creating a great organization : We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional career path. We are particularly interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission of providing everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities. At the core of the Marriott Library is a responsive and adaptive service culture. Recognizing student success as the U’s top priority, we have invested in making course materials and technology more accessible and developing resources to support groups with specific needs, such as first-generation students. The College of Science and John and Marcia Price College of Engineering are highly-ranked research-intensive colleges with growing student populations in 21 departments and degree programs, 3 colleges/schools (College of Mines & Earth Sciences, Kahlert School of Computing, and School of Biological Sciences), and 4 centers. They prepare students for jobs across the STEM spectrum from K-12 science and math education to research on emerging technologies. With a strong translational science and an entrepreneurial spirit, students are prepared “to face tomorrow’s challenges, innovate new solutions and technologies and to improve overall quality of life.” Some featured science and engineering initiatives include the Bench-to-Bedside medical device competition, the Utah Frontier Observatory for Geothermal Research ( FORGE ) project, and first-year ACCESS Scholars community. Additionally, the Vice President for Research created interdisciplinary research hubs and working groups with science/engineering areas to expand, including aerospace, energy, water, critical minerals, and wildfire. The information in this posting is intended to… Apply tot his job