Social Sciences Librarian

About the Team

Auburn University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and other major academic organizations. The Libraries have completed a strategic plan aligned with Auburn University's Strategic Plan 2035. Auburn University is a premier public land-grant institution, ranked 47th among public universities by U.S. News and World Report in 2024. With an enrollment of over 34,000 students, the University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, teaching standards, and student engagement.

The Libraries operate as a team of user-focused subject specialist librarians who serve as liaisons to academic departments. This role sits within the Research & Instruction Services unit, contributing to the Libraries' general education and first-year composition efforts as a member of the Instruction Team. The position is a twelve-month tenure-track role that requires professional and scholarly activity alongside service on library, university, and professional committees.

Auburn University is a vibrant community situated along the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Montgomery. The combined statistical area has a population of over 500,000 and is recognized as one of the "best small towns in America." The region offers a moderate climate, excellent public schools, and easy access to major cities and recreational facilities. The University is sensitive to family needs, including support for dual-career couples.

About the Role

We seek a creative, enthusiastic, and mission-oriented individual to join as a Research & Instruction Services Librarian for the Social Sciences. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Teaching, Learning, and Academic Engagement, you will serve as a liaison to one or more academic departments within the College of Liberal Arts. Your work will focus on conducting information literacy instruction, providing reference and research assistance, and managing collections for social science disciplines.

This role is designed to make a life-changing impact through research, instruction, and outreach. You will develop and teach outcome-based, subject-specific instruction sessions, create online instructional materials, and provide innovative reference services both virtually and in-person. The position offers a culture of excellence where collaboration and innovation are leveraged to shape the future of higher education.

Hiring Process

Application review begins June 11, 2026, and continues until a qualified candidate is selected. A complete application must include:

• A letter of interest
• A resume or curriculum vitae
• The names of three current professional references (including mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers)

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment. For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Kasia Leousis, at ksl0008@auburn.edu.

Equal Opportunity

Auburn University is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law.