Social Sciences Librarian
Academic Staff
Regular
Lib I-Res, Learn & User Supp
The Social Sciences Librarian provides a variety of professional library services including research instruction, research help, online class support, and collection development. The position will focus on providing services to social science students and faculty, and particularly the Teacher Education and Psychology departments. The position will serve as our field trip liaison for visiting K-12 students and other groups. It includes opportunities for professional development and service as well as community and campus outreach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines, particularly Teacher Education and Psychology, and other campus units, providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services.
Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons.
Serves on committees to advance librarianship or broader higher education goals at the campus, local, state, and/or national levels.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons.
- Assists with the coordination of day-to-day functions of one or more library operations or services
- Obtains materials, resolves issues, and answers questions particularly related to situations that are complex in nature
- Provides specialized services utilizing a high level of expertise on a broad range of disciplines or in a designated discipline area
- Cultivates and maintains productive relationships with vendors and professional colleagues
- Designs, develops, and delivers instruction in a variety of formats to faculty, staff, students, and other patrons
- Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
- Serves on committees to advance librarianship at the campus, local, and/or state levels
- May direct the day-to-day activities of student workers
- Serves as a liaison to academic disciplines and/or other campus units providing information on collections, instructional and research support, and library services
- Develops and curates collections
Department:
Library
Compensation:
$50,000-$52,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Interest in working with students and instructors in Teacher Education, Psychology, social sciences, and related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter along with your application. For full consideration, please apply no later than August 16th, 2026. Applications received after that date will be reviewed at the full discretion of the search committee. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout their employment. UW-Parkside does not sponsor employment visas for this position and does not participate in E-Verify. Accordingly, this position is not eligible for employment authorization arrangements that require employer sponsorship or employer participation in E-Verify. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please email Anna Stadick at [email protected].
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
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Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
