Research & Instruction Librarian

Posting Details

I. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION


Job Description Summary:


The George Washington University Libraries and Academic Innovation (GWLAI) seeks candidates for a temporary Research and Instruction Librarian position. The position is not eligible for benefits.

The Research and Instruction Librarian will provide research and information literacy instruction to GW students. This includes partnering with faculty in first-year research and writing courses to plan and offer course-integrated research sessions. In addition to developing and offering classroom instruction, this position will hold in-depth, one-on-one research consultations with students and faculty on a variety of topics and provide research assistance via chat, email, and phone. The Research and Instruction Librarian will perform other related duties as assigned.

The Research and Instruction Librarian will be a member of the Research and User Services team and report to a Director of Research Services.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's degree (or significant coursework completed) in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in instruction.
• Experience or demonstrated potential in providing research assistance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

II. POSITION INFORMATION


Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.


College/School/Department:
University Libraries


Family

Sub-Family

Stream

Level

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Hours Per Week:
20-40


Hiring Range
31.20-36.00


Work Schedule:
Hours vary based on business need. Hours generally 8am-5pm (Monday through Friday)


Position Designation:

Employee Onsite Status
On-campus (in person)


Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search


Special Instructions to Applicants:


There will multiple hires from this position with a combination or part time or full time depending on business needs.

Position Type:

Posting Number:
T001265


Job Open Date:
07/24/2026


Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes


Applicant Review Will Commence On:

Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.


EEO Statement:


The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.