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College: Teaching, Learning, and Library Svs - 308 College
Dept/School: UNCW Library - 30800
Vacancy Number: 16F-827
Position Number: 716
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
UNCW Library at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a Business and Computer Science Librarian to serve as liaison librarian to the Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics & Information Systems; the Department of Computer Science; and other related programs.
The Business and Computer Science Librarian is part of UNCW Library’s Academic & Research Engagement (ARE) division, which collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to provide information literacy instruction, assist with research, develop the library collection, provide consultative services supporting research and scholarly workflows, and partner on programming, in alignment with the information and research needs of campus stakeholders. Library faculty in this division proactively engage with campus constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, materials, and expertise.
This is an 11-month (July-May) renewable non-tenure track fixed-term faculty position reporting to the Head of Liaison Librarian Services. The recruitment range for this position is $59,382-$63,280. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidates’ qualifications and experience.
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. For answers to frequently asked questions about employment at UNCW Library, please see the FAQ for Prospective Employees.
Upon initial appointment, this position will:
- Serve as liaison librarian to the Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics & Information Systems (currently comprising the following areas: Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management); the Data Science program; the department of Computer Science; and other related programs.
Library faculty in the ARE division generally have the following responsibilities:
- Collaborate with faculty and instructors to create, provide, and assess information literacy instruction for courses where information literacy skills are in development
- Provide research and scholarly consultative services to faculty, instructors, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students in areas of focus
- Ensure that the library’s collections adequately support curricular and research needs of students, faculty, and staff in areas of focus
- Engage with students, faculty, and staff, including collaborative programming such as workshops, panel discussions, events, and exhibits
As a library faculty member, this position will:
- Provide in-person and on-call research help during scheduled in-person or virtual Library Help Desk shifts, providing individual research assistance in person, by phone, email, and/or chat
- Support the mission and strategic plan of UNCW Library and engage and participate in library-wide meetings, committees, and decision-making
- Participate in university and professional activities, such as research, conference presentations, publications, service, or other evidence of scholarly activity. UNCW Library is committed to supporting professional development through time, funding, and mentorship
- Keep current with developments in librarianship, particularly in areas related to Academic & Research Engagement
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information sciences
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of, or experience with, one or more academic subjects related to the liaison areas.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emerging practices, standards, and trends in liaison librarianship in an academic environment.
- Ability to learn, and/or experience with, the creation of asynchronous online learning objects using appropriate instructional technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and colleagues.
- Effective interpersonal, oral, written, and virtual communication skills using a variety of media and technologies.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The library faculty in the Academic and Research Engagement (ARE) division of UNCW Library collaborate with faculty, instructors, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged with the library at a level that supports their academic, research, and scholarly success. ARE librarians support the information and research needs of faculty, staff, and students through one-on-one consultations, assist in managing the library collection in areas of focus, and partner with stakeholders on programming. Librarians in this division also plan, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction in consultation with faculty and instructors and play a key role in educating faculty and instructors on the information literacy needs of their students. UNCW Library faculty in this division proactively engage with constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, and materials. ARE librarians contribute to the library’s scholarly research services by providing guidance and support to UNCW faculty and graduate students who are conducting and disseminating research, scholarship, and creative works, with an emphasis on those using emerging technologies and techniques.
College/School Information
Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the academic mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through effective academic policies, practices, and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative work as well as service to local, regional, and global communities.
The UNCW Library supports the University’s mission through the provision of information resources, services and programs relevant to the needs of its students, faculty and staff. It also serves as a rich cultural resource for the surrounding community and the region. To accomplish this mission, the library provides (1) diverse collections of informational resources in multiple formats and specialized technologies to enable the creation of new knowledge; (2) efficient access to those informational resources and technologies; (3) assistance and instruction in identifying, evaluating, and interpreting information; (4) a safe and comfortable facility which stimulates intellectual curiosity and reflective thinking; and (5) programs that connect scholars and interested individuals with information and expertise to inspire lifelong learning.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
The candidate selected for hire will need a verification of their highest degree within the first 90 days of hiring. However, if teaching a for credit course the candidate(s) must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 11/06/2026
Job Close Date: 12/07/2026
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
Business and Computer Science Librarian
College: Teaching, Learning, and Library Svs - 308 College
Dept/School: UNCW Library - 30800
Vacancy Number: 16F-827
Position Number: 716
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
UNCW Library at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a Business and Computer Science Librarian to serve as liaison librarian to the Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics & Information Systems; the Department of Computer Science; and other related programs.
The Business and Computer Science Librarian is part of UNCW Library’s Academic & Research Engagement (ARE) division, which collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to provide information literacy instruction, assist with research, develop the library collection, provide consultative services supporting research and scholarly workflows, and partner on programming, in alignment with the information and research needs of campus stakeholders. Library faculty in this division proactively engage with campus constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, materials, and expertise.
This is an 11-month (July-May) renewable non-tenure track fixed-term faculty position reporting to the Head of Liaison Librarian Services. The recruitment range for this position is $59,382-$63,280. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidates’ qualifications and experience.
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. For answers to frequently asked questions about employment at UNCW Library, please see the FAQ for Prospective Employees.
Upon initial appointment, this position will:
- Serve as liaison librarian to the Congdon School of Supply Chain, Business Analytics & Information Systems (currently comprising the following areas: Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Supply Chain Management); the Data Science program; the department of Computer Science; and other related programs.
Library faculty in the ARE division generally have the following responsibilities:
- Collaborate with faculty and instructors to create, provide, and assess information literacy instruction for courses where information literacy skills are in development
- Provide research and scholarly consultative services to faculty, instructors, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students in areas of focus
- Ensure that the library’s collections adequately support curricular and research needs of students, faculty, and staff in areas of focus
- Engage with students, faculty, and staff, including collaborative programming such as workshops, panel discussions, events, and exhibits
As a library faculty member, this position will:
- Provide in-person and on-call research help during scheduled in-person or virtual Library Help Desk shifts, providing individual research assistance in person, by phone, email, and/or chat
- Support the mission and strategic plan of UNCW Library and engage and participate in library-wide meetings, committees, and decision-making
- Participate in university and professional activities, such as research, conference presentations, publications, service, or other evidence of scholarly activity. UNCW Library is committed to supporting professional development through time, funding, and mentorship
- Keep current with developments in librarianship, particularly in areas related to Academic & Research Engagement
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information sciences
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of, or experience with, one or more academic subjects related to the liaison areas.
- Demonstrated knowledge of emerging practices, standards, and trends in liaison librarianship in an academic environment.
- Ability to learn, and/or experience with, the creation of asynchronous online learning objects using appropriate instructional technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment with a diverse population of faculty, staff, students, and colleagues.
- Effective interpersonal, oral, written, and virtual communication skills using a variety of media and technologies.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The library faculty in the Academic and Research Engagement (ARE) division of UNCW Library collaborate with faculty, instructors, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged with the library at a level that supports their academic, research, and scholarly success. ARE librarians support the information and research needs of faculty, staff, and students through one-on-one consultations, assist in managing the library collection in areas of focus, and partner with stakeholders on programming. Librarians in this division also plan, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction in consultation with faculty and instructors and play a key role in educating faculty and instructors on the information literacy needs of their students. UNCW Library faculty in this division proactively engage with constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, and materials. ARE librarians contribute to the library’s scholarly research services by providing guidance and support to UNCW faculty and graduate students who are conducting and disseminating research, scholarship, and creative works, with an emphasis on those using emerging technologies and techniques.
College/School Information
Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the academic mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through effective academic policies, practices, and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative work as well as service to local, regional, and global communities.
The UNCW Library supports the University’s mission through the provision of information resources, services and programs relevant to the needs of its students, faculty and staff. It also serves as a rich cultural resource for the surrounding community and the region. To accomplish this mission, the library provides (1) diverse collections of informational resources in multiple formats and specialized technologies to enable the creation of new knowledge; (2) efficient access to those informational resources and technologies; (3) assistance and instruction in identifying, evaluating, and interpreting information; (4) a safe and comfortable facility which stimulates intellectual curiosity and reflective thinking; and (5) programs that connect scholars and interested individuals with information and expertise to inspire lifelong learning.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation.
A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s first bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
The candidate selected for hire will need a verification of their highest degree within the first 90 days of hiring. However, if teaching a for credit course the candidate(s) must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 11/06/2026
Job Close Date: 12/07/2026
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vita
- List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
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Highlight your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Computer Science is a designated STEM field, so you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension on top of your initial 12 months. Mentioning this in your application removes uncertainty for employers who may be unfamiliar with OPT timelines.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Focus your search on larger technology companies, federal contractors, and research institutions, which are typically E-Verify participants and experienced with international student hiring.
Align your role to your degree field precisely
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Apply to research labs and national laboratories early
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