Faculty Hiring!

Title: Lecturer-AT, Foley Library

Area: Foley Library

Department: Library Services

Telework Availability: Occasional Telework Available

Employee Classification: Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Full-time)

Appointment Percentage: 100

Months per year: 12

Salary Range: The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $65,375. The internal salary range is $65,375 - $69,734.

Review Date: Application review will begin July 14, 2025

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: yes

Job Purpose:

Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA seeks to fill a fixed term full-time, 12- month Lecturer position in the Foley Library for a liaison librarian primarily working with the Schools of Business Administration (https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-business-administration) and Leadership Studies (https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-leadership-studies). As part of the library’s approach to liaisonship, this position will be partnered with the liaison to Social Sciences and School of Education for collaboration and backup in coverage.

This position will be responsible for supporting the research and information literacy needs of faculty and students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels through instruction, direct research consultation, and limited committee participation. As a non-tenure track position, this position will not have research or scholarship requirements. As a member of the Foley Library faculty, this position will forward the library’s mission and values while actively contributing to the success of a diverse population of students. Though there is support for remote work as part of the regular schedule, Gonzaga University is committed to an on-campus experience. If hired, the candidate must be willing to relocate to the Spokane, Washington area.

For more information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

• Teaching - (Essential)
  • Serves as liaison to Schools of Business Administration and Leadership Studies.
  • Provides instruction on information literacy elements and complements programmatic expertise as the expert in the library discipline.
  • Provides research consultations to students, faculty, and staff in various formats.
  • Participates in the Virtual Reference shared support program of the AJCU libraries.
• Service - (Essential)
  • Partners with Education and Social Sciences Librarian as a duo for shared development as well as coverage when out of library.
  • Contributes to the creation of a culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive environment in the library and contributes to library programs that support the academic needs of all students.
  • Collaborates with colleagues across the library to achieve library-prioritized goals and meet the needs of the liaison areas.
  • Participates in a service role in the university through library and university committee participation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree or the international equivalent (https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/employment/foreigncredentialing/forjobseekers) at the employment start date.
• Demonstrated commitment to issues of social justice, diversity, global engagement, and care for/solidarity with vulnerable and marginalized communities, in alignment with Gonzaga University’s Mission (https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement).
• Demonstrated knowledge of research and scholarly communication, as well as library, data resources, and tools in the social sciences.
• Demonstrated knowledge of informed and inclusive instructional practices both in person and in online environments (e.g., face-to-face, online, flipped, HyFlex).
• Ability to effectively communicate in multiple media (oral, textual, visual, etc.) and utilize interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Willingness to continue developing professionally as a librarian, an educator, and an academic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a librarian in a business setting.
• Experience working as an academic liaison librarian.
• Experience as an educator in online programs.
• Engagement with professional or scholarly associations in an active role.
• Experience with a range of scholarly communication processes (e.g., publishing, reviewing, editing, podcasting, blogging, video creation) and the considerations of them.
• Understanding of copyright law fundamentals and professional discourse regarding Fair Use and other contemporary considerations.
• Experience with research data management processes and tools.

Educational Requirement:

Master's Degree

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Daily (>75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Daily (>75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight: Often (50%-75% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit our website at: www.gonzaga.edu/jobs.

Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit the following required materials:
- A letter of application (Cover Letter)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Graduate transcripts
- A written statement on experience promoting justice, diversity, global engagement, and care for/solidarity with vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references will be collected from advancing candidates during the interview process. References will be sent a link to upload a confidential letter of recommendation.

Please direct inquiries to Anthony Tardiff, chair of the search committee, tardiff@gonzaga.edu. Position closes on Sunday July 13, 2025, at midnight, U.S. Pacific Time. For assistance with your online application, call Human Resources at 509.313.5996.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive, ecumenical mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.