Faculty Librarians

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Faculty Librarians

The Florida International University Libraries invite applications for three open-rank faculty librarian positions in the following areas:

• Open Scholarship Librarian
• Digital Initiatives Librarian
• Electronic Resources Librarian

The Libraries seek candidates with a range of expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Scholarly communication, open access publishing, and OER development
• Digital scholarship, repositories, and digital humanities projects
• Electronic resource management and troubleshooting, licensing, and usage analytics
• Metadata creation, digital preservation, and collections management
• Library systems, emerging technologies, and research data services

Key Responsibilities

Each position within this cluster will contribute to FIU Libraries mission to support research, teaching, and learning in the following ways:

• Develop, implement, and manage programs and services in scholarly communication, open access, digital scholarship, and/or electronic resource management.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and researchers to enhance access to scholarly outputs, promote open knowledge, and integrate digital tools into research and publishing.
• Improve discovery and access to digital and electronic collections through metadata strategies, usability enhancements, and emerging technologies.
• Develop policies, workflows, and training to ensure effective management and promotion of digital initiatives, electronic resources, and open-access materials.
• Engage in professional development and scholarship, contributing to national and international conversations in academic librarianship.

Each librarian will also participate in library-wide initiatives, committee work, and outreach activities to support the university community.

Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in one or more of the core areas of scholarly communication, digital initiatives, or electronic resource management.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and work effectively in a team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with OER initiatives, digital repositories, or ILS.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in academic publishing, open-access models, or copyright and licensing issues.
• Familiarity with library systems such as Alma/Primo, electronic authentication protocols, COUNTER usage statistics, or metadata standards (Dublin Core, MODS, MARC, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, develop policies, and provide training for library staff and faculty.

Rank:

Open Rank - Assistant to University

Why Join Us:

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of academic library transformation at a leading R1 institution. FIU Libraries is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and forward-thinking academic environment. Through this cluster hire, we aim to build a strong professional network for our new librarians, ensuring mentorship, career growth, and leadership opportunities in the evolving landscape of scholarly communication and digital access. As a Library Faculty member, you will join a team that is making a significant impact on the universitys path to achieving top 30 status by 2030, while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across the library system.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534635 at https://careers.fiu.edu/ and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Current Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

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