Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian

The Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian at The Ohio State University Libraries serves as the lead for instructor development related to teaching and learning for instructors both within the Libraries and across the University. This position is responsible for promoting the integration and assessment of information literacy across the curriculum through the design and delivery of instructor-focused programming, resources, and consultations. In addition, this position serves as the lead for the coordination of the design, delivery, and evaluation of credit-bearing courses offered through the Libraries. To accomplish this work, the Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian works collaboratively with other members of the Teaching and Learning department, key stakeholder units in the Libraries, as well as key stakeholder units across the university, including the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning and the Center for the Study and Teaching of Writing.

The Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian acts as the supervisor for 1-3 staff members within the Teaching & Learning department, including the Instructional Designer. The position is situated within the Libraries’ Research & Education division and reports to the Head of Teaching and Learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver instructor-focused programming, resources, and services, in support of the integration of information literacy into the curriculum, in partnership with the Drake Institute for Teaching and Learning and other teaching and learning partners.

• Work closely with the Head of Teaching and Learning and others in the department to develop and implement a programmatic approach to information literacy instruction and programming being offered through the department.

• Serve as the primary lead in designing, delivering, and evaluating the Libraries’ credit-bearing courses. May serve as instructor of record for credit-bearing courses. Manages the work of the Instructional Designer and other staff members involved in the design and delivery of credit courses.

• Consult with colleagues across the Libraries, including subject librarians, area studies librarians, and special collections curators, in designing and delivering high-quality face-to-face and online information literacy instruction.

• Maintain expertise and remain current on topics including information literacy, faculty development and/or educational development, instructional design, learning theories, and learning technologies.

• Participate in projects of the Teaching and Learning department, including the reporting of departmental and Libraries’ teaching and programming activities.

• Serve on library-wide or university-wide committees and teams, acting as an engaged member of the University Libraries faculty and the university faculty

• Other duties as assigned.

University Libraries’ faculty and staff embrace Ohio State’s Shared Values and strive to enact behaviors guided by those values in all that we do. This position is dedicated to advancing the culture of University Libraries and the work of the Research and Education unit. All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• An ALA-accredited master’s degree or a comparable graduate degree from a non-U.S. university, reviewed on a case by case basis.

• Experience in developing, delivering, and assessing information literacy instruction, in both face-to-face and online environments.

• Evidence of effective outreach and delivery of programming to key stakeholder groups.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and creatively in a collaborative and complex environment and a demonstrated ability to work with broad and varied populations.

• Commitment to librarianship, scholarship, and service which are required criteria to meet University and University Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure.

Desired Qualifications

• A degree, certificate, or coursework in instructional design, instructional technologies, educational psychology, or related field.

• Evidence of both professional initiative and flexibility.

• Familiarity with best practices in faculty development and/or educational development.

The budget for this position is $75,000 to $85,000. The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application cover letter and Curriculum Vita (CV) or Resume with online application by May 10, 2026.

Appointment

This is a full-time, regular, 12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty member. The candidate will be required to meet university and Libraries requirements for promotion and tenure. Faculty rank at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor are dependent on qualifications and experience.

What Ohio State does matters. And how we do it matters. When we are at our best, we make a real difference to people. Our size, breadth, geography, history and standard of excellence position us to drive the future of higher education. We accept as our operational standard that the university should be a place where people can work and learn together in a safe environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation or intimidation. As such, finalists for any faculty position that carries tenure must sign an authorization and disclosure form, which will allow current or prior employer(s) to share information to the University regarding any findings of employment-related misconduct or disciplinary proceedings against a candidate and/or any pending investigations related to alleged misconduct. Such information shall include findings and pending investigations with respect to sexual harassment, violence, or harassment; research misconduct; financial fraud or misconduct; foreign influence violations, grant misuse or misconduct; and/or any other type of finding or pending investigation relating to a candidate’s employer’s policies and rules governing faculty conduct that may reasonably be expected to affect a candidate’s appointment. If the university becomes aware of any past finding of misconduct or pending investigations that were not disclosed, Ohio State will treat that as a serious omission and reserves the right to rescind an offer or terminate employment.

About University Libraries

The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world.

The Libraries’ greatest resource is our faculty and staff. Their expertise produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries meets the varied and evolving information needs of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.

As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance our ability to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources, support knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future learners. Learn more on the Libraries website.

The Libraries strives to provide welcoming, supportive environments for all to pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is guided by our strategic directions and Ohio State’s Shared Values. All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing this environment and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

About The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

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In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

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