Library Faculty

The Saint Mary''s College Cushwa-Leighton Library invites applications for an adjunct librarian (instruction and reference, part time) for the first half of the Fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or equivalent degree, or significant progress toward degree with appropriate instruction-related coursework or experience.
• Experience teaching course-integrated ("one-shot") library instruction sessions to undergraduate students.

Responsibilities:

Teach a portion of the library's one-shot library instruction sessions to introductory-level classes, primarily in Communication, English, and/or Education, including:

• Communicate with classroom faculty prior to the session, teach the session, and follow up with faculty afterwards.
• Be available to students for individual consultations (in person or online) as needed.
• Core job functions will take place during the first eight weeks of the semester: Aug. 24 - Oct. 16, 2026.
• The specific schedule of sessions will be determined by late August. All sessions will be scheduled Monday-Thursday between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Additional duties, to be determined based on the successful candidate's background and experience, may be added depending on the instruction load and time available.

To be considered, please submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial accepted at time of application, but official transcripts will be requested at time of hire)
• Contact information for two professional references

All materials should be submitted by August 1, 2026.