Statement of the job: The University of Maine at Augusta is looking for an Instruction & Outreach Librarian to join our Bangor Campus. The primary purpose of the position is to help effectively maintain distance and in-person library services for students, staff, and faculty. The position also exists to serve the UMA community in copyright law knowledge as well as assisting the UMA community with creating accessible public-facing content. Additionally, the position leads Nottage Library student employees, UMA Libraries' marketing, design, and outreach projects, and provides design consultation and training services to the entire Academic Services Unit.
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About the University (linked information):
UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs.
UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program (or non-U.S. equivalent) and one year of relevant service in libraries
- Strong commitment to serving distance library users and willingness to advocate for their needs
- Demonstrated familiarity with AI tools and emerging AI technologies
- Familiarity with the principles of Universal Design for Learning and willingness to apply them in the design of learning objects, instruction sessions, and workshops
- Ability to use and explain a wide variety of library-related software applications including the library management system, common Google Suite for Education applications, research databases, chat/email “Ask-a-Librarian” software, and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred:
- Experience working in academic libraries
- Extensive computer skills, including web applications
- Demonstrated experience with instructional design
- Experience working with adult learners
- Participate in professional and scholarly organizations
Salary: The normal hiring salary for this position is in the low to mid 50's and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.
We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on May 1, 2025. Materials received after April 30, 2025, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report.