Post date: March 18, 2025

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) Libraries invites applications from collaborative and innovative candidates for the position of Science & Engineering Librarian! This tenure-track faculty position serves as one of three subject specialists for students and faculty in the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences, as well as other liaison areas as assigned.  Duties include participating in all six pillars of liaison responsibilities in support of the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences and related programs and departments: collection development, instruction, relationship building, research support, subject expertise, and advocacy. The Science & Engineering Librarian leverages their librarianship expertise to advance the College’s goals of being a world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education. An essential element of the position is supporting student success and contributing to an engaged Libraries environment. The Science & Engineering librarian participates in the libraries’ collaborative team environment and performs other duties as assigned.

As a member of the University Libraries faculty, the Engineering Librarian will be expected to maintain a record of scholarly research/creative work, participate in professional service activities, and actively engage in faculty governance, in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder. This position has the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity. This tenure-track faculty position reports to the Head of the Relationship Building & Engagement section. A typical annual merit formula for tenure-track faculty is 40% librarianship, 40% research, and 20% service. The Relationship Building & Engagement section is part of the Branches & Services Team, part of the Success & Engagement Strategies Chapter. Please see the Libraries’ organizational chart. 

Salary:  The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12-month) tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank. The salary range for Assistant Professor is $70,000-$76,000. 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 $80,000-$86,000. 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 $95,000-$105,000. 

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