Post date: October 19, 2026

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder Libraries) is seeking collaborative, innovative, and user-centered candidates for the position of History Librarian! This tenure-track faculty position will partner with the Department of History to support teaching, learning, and research through developing collections, delivering instruction, and providing research support that advances the study of history across the university.

The History Librarian contributes to undergraduate and graduate education through information literacy instruction and other learning opportunities that foster critical engagement with information, evidence, and the historical record. Working collaboratively with faculty and library colleagues, the position supports the integration of library resources and expertise into the curriculum and helps students develop the research skills necessary for academic success and lifelong learning. The History Librarian also supports evolving approaches to teaching and scholarship by engaging with emerging technologies and their impact on research, learning, and the creation of knowledge. Through collaboration across the Libraries and the university, the position promotes equitable access to collections including primary sources, services, and learning opportunities while contributing to an inclusive environment that supports the success of all learners and researchers.

Salary: The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12-month) tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. The starting salary range for Assistant Professor is $75,000-$90,000. A candidate that meets the University and Libraries criteria for hire with tenure may be eligible for the rank of Associate Professor with a starting salary range of $83,000-$110,000. A candidate with a career of excellence and significant growth, development, and accomplishment post-tenure may be eligible for the rank of Full Professor with a starting salary range of $97,000-$130,000. 

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