Assistant Professor, Student Flourishing Librarian

The Student Flourishing Librarian (Assistant Professor) designs and delivers innovative library instruction and learning experiences that support student success, belonging, and academic engagement. This role partners closely with faculty to integrate information literacy and research skills into the BELL Core curriculum, including First Year Seminar and First Year Writing, and develops scalable, multimodal learning resources for general education students. The Student Flourishing Librarian plays a key role in supporting first‑year, transfer, and undeclared students through instruction, outreach, and advising, while contributing to a collaborative library faculty team. Primary position responsibilities: Coordinate Bunch Library's BELL Core (general education program), including First Year Seminar and First Year Writing and oversee the development of multimodal curriculum and learning outcomes assessment. Develop and implement library instruction and outreach programs tailored to first-year and transfer students, ensuring access to resources and foundational research skills. Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with stakeholders in the general education supporting student success, including the GPS Office, Student Success and Flourishing, and Bridges to Belmont. Provide in-person and virtual research assistance basic reference questions and facilitate workshops that build confidence in research and academic success strategies. Lead outreach efforts to prospective and first year students and create initiatives that integrate academic and life-success support, promoting a sense of community and engagement among various student populations. Serve as liaison to English and Communications departments, providing integrated instruction and collection development Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach. Participate in departmental and university committee work. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. Advise undeclared students in course selection. Participate in a local church and the community. Abide by all relevant university and/or department procedures and policies. The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.