Instruction & Research Assistant

The University of Denver Libraries, comprised of the Main Library at the Anderson Academic Commons, a remote storage facility called the Hampden Center, and the Bonfils Stanton Music Library in the Newman Center, is a highly collaborative organization that serves a diverse population, ranging from our students, staff, and faculty to public and other academic patrons from the surrounding region. The Anderson Academic Commons is the campus centerpiece for collaborative teaching, learning, and engagement. The University of Denver Libraries are central to discovery and creative interaction among students and faculty, and provide collections, services, personnel, and systems that support the teaching and research programs of the University. The institution is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Head of Library Instruction and Research Services, the Instruction and Research Assistant provides information literacy instruction and research support at Research Center in the Anderson Academic Commons. As part of a pool of Instruction and Research Assistants, the person in this role will work 10-20 hours a week, providing library instruction for first year writing, first year experience, and disciplinary classes. This role will also carry out research consultations with library patrons, work at the Research Center Desk, assist with outreach projects, help with office administration tasks, and complete special projects as assigned.

This is a non-benefited, part-time, temporary position for the year that may possibly be extended based on departmental need. Occasional night or weekend hours may be required to assist with desk coverage, consultations, outreach, or teaching.  

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Meet with teaching faculty to identify student learning goals related to information literacy and library instruction. 
• Create lesson plans, instructional materials, and activities for library workshops for first year writing and general education courses. 
• Teach engaging and student-center library workshops.
• Assess the effectiveness of library workshops through surveys or formative assessment techniques.
• In research consultations, provide in-depth assistance for students, faculty, staff, and other library users. Research consultations typically involve teaching patrons how to: find and evaluate sources for their research topics, choose the right discipline-specific databases, use effective search terms and filtering techniques, and utilize citation management software to keep track of sources. 
• Receive professional support and feedback from Research Center faculty and staff to ensure success in this position. 
• Help staff the Research Center Desk, answering questions asked by library patrons and providing high quality customer service.
• Assist with office administration duties including mail sorting, supply ordering, and data collection for departmental report.  
• Complete projects as assigned by librarians.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed undergraduate degree. 
• Experience in a customer service position.
• Experience working in a library or archive. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current student or recent graduate from a Library and Information Science graduate program.
• Experience teaching including creating lesson plans, learning activities, and other instructional materials.
• Experience providing research or reference support. 
• Familiarity and experience with computers and common software applications.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MT) August 27th, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Range

The hourly rate for this position is $21.08.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. CV or Resume
2. Cover Letter detailing experience and interest in this position.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.