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Advertised Title Research, Instruction and Student Success Librarian
Campus Beaufort
College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department BFT Libraries
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with education & experience
Location of Vacancy Bluffton Campus
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 12 months
Work County Beaufort
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Advertised Job Summary
USCB Library is seeking a service-oriented, collegial research and instruction librarian. This position will collaborate with faculty in the creation of research and information literacy instruction, provide student and faculty consultations, and assist staff and community patrons with their research, assessment and instructional needs. The research and instruction librarian is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating research guides, monitoring chat, answering research and instruction-related email, developing instructional materials, conducting outreach to market services, assisting with creating and hosting events, participating in delivering Makerspace activities and services, participating in collection development and maintenance, and collaborating with other USCB librarians in delivering and assessing service effectiveness. This position is also the coordinator for the library’s student success initiatives. This role is actively engaged in partnering with faculty, staff, and students to support student retention and progression. In addition, this position will coordinate the library’s engagement with Open Educational Resources (OER) as part of the library’s commitment to fostering student success.
The ideal candidate has a passion for working with students, interest in information literacy pedagogy and theory, comfort and curiosity for technology applications in libraries such as generative artificial intelligence, knowledge and engagement with OER, and familiarity and success with student success initiatives in academic libraries. This position is responsible for conducting targeted outreach activities that foster student success. These initiatives include partnering with campus entities such as the writing center, academic advising, tutoring services, and student affairs to create a holistic support network for at-risk students. In addition, this position will pursue curriculum integration and embedded support including leading faculty and student engagement with OER. This includes integrating library resources, tutorials, and research support into the Blackboard Learning Management System, designing and co-designing effective research assignments for in-person and online delivery, maintaining and expanding OER initiatives in the libraries, and fostering high-impact practices including specialized research consultations to support undergraduate research, capstone projects, and honors theses. This position is primarily located on the Bluffton Campus but will be expected to cover the Beaufort campus library when needed. The position is 37.5 hours a week. This position hours 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. M-F. Alternative hours, including evening and weekend hours, are on an as-needed basis.
Essential Duties
- Provides digital, and in-person research service and instruction for students, faculty, staff, and community users.
- Assists in managing the research and instruction requests for the libraries including instructing users in finding and evaluating appropriate print and electronic resources, answering research and other help desk questions using multiple communication methods including chat, email, Teams, and Blackboard.
- Coordinates the library’s student success initiatives. Manages the library’s assessment and evidence-based practice to measure the library’s impact on students’ success.
- Develops data-informed adjustments to the library’s data collection and analysis projects to ensure they measure the library’s impact on student success.
- Applies Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure the library’s digital instructional resources are accessible and inclusive.
- Mentors USCB students to provide peer research services and assist in designing and delivering student success initiatives and events in the USCB libraries and Makerspace.
- Designs and teaches library instruction sessions for classes in a variety of disciplines. Works closely with USCB instructional faculty to ensure that library instruction meets student needs and adheres to information literacy pedagogy standards.
- Creates and maintains LibGuides and other library resources in multiple formats (e.g., video).
- Creates library instruction tutorials and/or other digital learning objects for general research needs, specific programs, classes, or assignments.
- Creates, supports, and delivers library events that further university’s mission and goals.
- Creates library displays, library newsletters, and other library outreach materials as needed.
- Assists faculty with literature reviews and collection development needs.
- Evaluates and develops print and electronic collections for specific subjects.
- Participates in evaluating donations and weeding as needed.
- Occasionally provides coverage for circulation services including assisting patrons with circulation related transactions, handling fines, printing charges, item check-ins and check-outs, on weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
- Responsible for closing the library when needed, including supervising support staff and assisting with opening or closing procedures.
- Provides coverage for the Beaufort campus library as needed.
- Provides supervision for student workers in the library as needed.
- Partners with faculty to discover, evaluate, and integrate high-quality OER and zero-cost library materials into their syllabi.
- Lead campus-wide awareness campaigns and workshops on textbook affordability, Creative Commons licensing, and OER platforms.
- Assist in redesigning course assignments to utilize open pedagogy, encouraging students to engage actively with course content.
- Track and report on student savings, adoption rates, and the impact of OER on course completion to demonstrate the library’s ROI to stakeholders.
Other Duties
- Trains and supervises support staff and student workers.
- Maintains statistics and reports on activities.
- Participates in professional service.
- Engages in professional development and scholarship activities.
- Other duties as assigned; these may include, but are not limited to, shelf-reading, participating in inventories, tagging books, etc.
Location
Works primarily on the Bluffton campus but also works at the Beaufort campus when needed.
Reports to
This position reports to the Director of Libraries.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV and a statement that reflects your philosophy of librarianship. As the search advances reference letters will also be required. Your references will be sent a link to upload their reference letter. Reference letters should be on official letterhead and signatures are required. Physical and digital signatures are acceptable, typed names will not be accepted.
Required Education and Experience
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science.
- Experience in an academic library.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with First-Year or Retention Programs including demonstrated experience partnering with campus student support services (e.g., First-Year Experience, writing centers, academic advising) to advance student retention and progression.
- Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and a demonstrated commitment to creating accessible, inclusive digital learning objects and instructional materials.
- Experience supervising, training, and mentoring library assistants, student workers, or peer educators to support their academic and professional development.
- Proven ability to collaborate with teaching faculty to embed information literacy directly into assignments and learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard).
- Recent library instruction or teaching experience, ideally at the college level.
- Recent experience providing reference services in an academic library.
- Working familiarity with Blackboard, LibGuides, and digital repositories.
- Experience creating and evaluating information literacy instruction.
- Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence applications in libraries.
Desired Start Date 09/14/2026
Job Open Date 08/21/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number FAC00093PO26
Advertised Title Research, Instruction and Student Success Librarian
Campus Beaufort
College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level
Department BFT Libraries
Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with education & experience
Location of Vacancy Bluffton Campus
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 12 months
Work County Beaufort
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers state employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Advertised Job Summary
USCB Library is seeking a service-oriented, collegial research and instruction librarian. This position will collaborate with faculty in the creation of research and information literacy instruction, provide student and faculty consultations, and assist staff and community patrons with their research, assessment and instructional needs. The research and instruction librarian is responsible for creating, maintaining, and updating research guides, monitoring chat, answering research and instruction-related email, developing instructional materials, conducting outreach to market services, assisting with creating and hosting events, participating in delivering Makerspace activities and services, participating in collection development and maintenance, and collaborating with other USCB librarians in delivering and assessing service effectiveness. This position is also the coordinator for the library’s student success initiatives. This role is actively engaged in partnering with faculty, staff, and students to support student retention and progression. In addition, this position will coordinate the library’s engagement with Open Educational Resources (OER) as part of the library’s commitment to fostering student success.
The ideal candidate has a passion for working with students, interest in information literacy pedagogy and theory, comfort and curiosity for technology applications in libraries such as generative artificial intelligence, knowledge and engagement with OER, and familiarity and success with student success initiatives in academic libraries. This position is responsible for conducting targeted outreach activities that foster student success. These initiatives include partnering with campus entities such as the writing center, academic advising, tutoring services, and student affairs to create a holistic support network for at-risk students. In addition, this position will pursue curriculum integration and embedded support including leading faculty and student engagement with OER. This includes integrating library resources, tutorials, and research support into the Blackboard Learning Management System, designing and co-designing effective research assignments for in-person and online delivery, maintaining and expanding OER initiatives in the libraries, and fostering high-impact practices including specialized research consultations to support undergraduate research, capstone projects, and honors theses. This position is primarily located on the Bluffton Campus but will be expected to cover the Beaufort campus library when needed. The position is 37.5 hours a week. This position hours 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. M-F. Alternative hours, including evening and weekend hours, are on an as-needed basis.
Essential Duties
- Provides digital, and in-person research service and instruction for students, faculty, staff, and community users.
- Assists in managing the research and instruction requests for the libraries including instructing users in finding and evaluating appropriate print and electronic resources, answering research and other help desk questions using multiple communication methods including chat, email, Teams, and Blackboard.
- Coordinates the library’s student success initiatives. Manages the library’s assessment and evidence-based practice to measure the library’s impact on students’ success.
- Develops data-informed adjustments to the library’s data collection and analysis projects to ensure they measure the library’s impact on student success.
- Applies Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure the library’s digital instructional resources are accessible and inclusive.
- Mentors USCB students to provide peer research services and assist in designing and delivering student success initiatives and events in the USCB libraries and Makerspace.
- Designs and teaches library instruction sessions for classes in a variety of disciplines. Works closely with USCB instructional faculty to ensure that library instruction meets student needs and adheres to information literacy pedagogy standards.
- Creates and maintains LibGuides and other library resources in multiple formats (e.g., video).
- Creates library instruction tutorials and/or other digital learning objects for general research needs, specific programs, classes, or assignments.
- Creates, supports, and delivers library events that further university’s mission and goals.
- Creates library displays, library newsletters, and other library outreach materials as needed.
- Assists faculty with literature reviews and collection development needs.
- Evaluates and develops print and electronic collections for specific subjects.
- Participates in evaluating donations and weeding as needed.
- Occasionally provides coverage for circulation services including assisting patrons with circulation related transactions, handling fines, printing charges, item check-ins and check-outs, on weekdays, weekends, and evenings as needed.
- Responsible for closing the library when needed, including supervising support staff and assisting with opening or closing procedures.
- Provides coverage for the Beaufort campus library as needed.
- Provides supervision for student workers in the library as needed.
- Partners with faculty to discover, evaluate, and integrate high-quality OER and zero-cost library materials into their syllabi.
- Lead campus-wide awareness campaigns and workshops on textbook affordability, Creative Commons licensing, and OER platforms.
- Assist in redesigning course assignments to utilize open pedagogy, encouraging students to engage actively with course content.
- Track and report on student savings, adoption rates, and the impact of OER on course completion to demonstrate the library’s ROI to stakeholders.
Other Duties
- Trains and supervises support staff and student workers.
- Maintains statistics and reports on activities.
- Participates in professional service.
- Engages in professional development and scholarship activities.
- Other duties as assigned; these may include, but are not limited to, shelf-reading, participating in inventories, tagging books, etc.
Location
Works primarily on the Bluffton campus but also works at the Beaufort campus when needed.
Reports to
This position reports to the Director of Libraries.
Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, CV and a statement that reflects your philosophy of librarianship. As the search advances reference letters will also be required. Your references will be sent a link to upload their reference letter. Reference letters should be on official letterhead and signatures are required. Physical and digital signatures are acceptable, typed names will not be accepted.
Required Education and Experience
- ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science.
- Experience in an academic library.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with First-Year or Retention Programs including demonstrated experience partnering with campus student support services (e.g., First-Year Experience, writing centers, academic advising) to advance student retention and progression.
- Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and a demonstrated commitment to creating accessible, inclusive digital learning objects and instructional materials.
- Experience supervising, training, and mentoring library assistants, student workers, or peer educators to support their academic and professional development.
- Proven ability to collaborate with teaching faculty to embed information literacy directly into assignments and learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard).
- Recent library instruction or teaching experience, ideally at the college level.
- Recent experience providing reference services in an academic library.
- Working familiarity with Blackboard, LibGuides, and digital repositories.
- Experience creating and evaluating information literacy instruction.
- Familiarity with the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence applications in libraries.
Desired Start Date 09/14/2026
Job Open Date 08/21/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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Align your credentials with federal requirements
Research roles at universities must qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards. Make sure your degree field directly matches the position's stated requirements, not just the broader discipline. A mismatch between your major and the job title is a common petition denial trigger.
Target grant-funded positions in active labs
University of South Carolina research openings tied to active federal or NIH-funded grants are more likely to move quickly through hiring. Principal investigators often have discretion over visa sponsorship decisions, so identifying labs with ongoing funding cycles gives you a stronger entry point.
Clarify J-1 home residency requirements early
J-1 research scholars sponsored through the university may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your J-1 category and whether a waiver applies before accepting an offer, since this affects your ability to change to H-1B status without leaving the U.S.
Understand the OPT cap-gap window if you're on F-1
If you're finishing a degree and targeting a research role, a timely H-1B filing by April 1 can extend your work authorization through cap-gap while USCIS processes the petition. Missing this window means a gap in status, so coordinate your job start date accordingly.
Ask HR specifically about PERM for research roles
University of South Carolina sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for research staff, but PERM labor certification requires advertising the position publicly. Ask during the offer stage whether the role is eligible and what the typical internal timeline looks like before DOL processing begins.
Use Migrate Mate to find open research postings
Research openings at universities fill through departmental channels that aren't always easy to track. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified Research positions at University of South Carolina filtered by visa sponsorship type, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does University of South Carolina sponsor H-1B visas for Researchs?
Yes, University of South Carolina sponsors H-1B visas for Research positions. The university's international employment office manages petitions directly, and research roles that qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards are eligible. If you're moving from F-1 OPT or J-1 visa status, you'll need to coordinate the transition timeline with HR and confirm your role meets the degree-field match requirement.
How do I apply for Research jobs at University of South Carolina?
Research positions at University of South Carolina are posted through the university's official careers portal, and many are also listed on Migrate Mate with visa sponsorship details already verified. Apply directly through the official job listing, and if you need sponsorship, state your visa status clearly in your application. Connecting with the hiring department or principal investigator before applying can also strengthen your candidacy.
Which visa types are commonly used for Research roles at University of South Carolina?
University of South Carolina sponsors several visa categories for Research staff, including H-1B for specialty occupation roles, J-1 for research scholars and visiting scientists, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students completing degrees. TN visas are available for eligible Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying research disciplines. For longer-term employment, the university also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM process.
What qualifications are expected for Research positions at University of South Carolina?
Most Research roles require at least a master's degree, and many postdoctoral or senior research positions expect a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Your degree must align closely with the specific research area, since USCIS scrutinizes field-of-study matches for H-1B petitions at universities. Prior laboratory experience, publications, or grant involvement strengthen both your application and the visa petition's approval chances.
How does the H-1B sponsorship process timeline work for research hires at universities?
For cap-subject H-1B petitions, USCIS accepts filings starting April 1 for an October 1 start date, meaning your offer needs to be in place by late March. Universities classified as cap-exempt institutions can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the lottery, which is a meaningful advantage for research hires. Confirm with University of South Carolina's HR whether your specific position qualifies for cap-exempt filing, since this affects when you can realistically start.