Description

University Libraries at Belmont University is seeking applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning June 1, 2026. 
Job responsibilities include coordinating Bunch Library’s BELL Core general education initiatives, particularly First Year Seminar and First Year Writing, while leading first-year–focused instruction, outreach, assessment, and stakeholder collaboration. Provides research assistance and workshops and leads outreach initiatives that integrate academic and lifesuccess support, fostering engagement, confidence, and community among new and transfer students. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, scholarly activity, and college and university service. MLS or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred. 

As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively as part of the courses in this program. For additional information about the position and to complete the online application, candidates are directed to https://jobs.belmont.edu. An electronic version of a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim must be attached to complete the online application. 
  
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish 

During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and prepare a one-page essay, 300-400 words, describing how your core beliefs and practices inform your support of our Christ-Centered mission and influence your teaching, research, and service philosophy. 
Located near the heart of thriving Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. The University is nationally recognized for its innovative approach as well as its commitment to undergraduate teaching. As a Christ-centered, student-focused community, Belmont’s mission is to develop diverse leaders of character, wisdom and a transformational mindset. With more than 130 areas of undergraduate study, 29 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees, Belmont University aims to be the leading Christ-centered university in the world, producing leaders who will radically champion the pursuit of life abundant for all people. 
  
Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. 
  
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. 

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of information literacy concepts, research practices, and ethical use of information in undergraduate and general education contexts.
• Knowledge of instructional design, pedagogy, and assessment principles for effective information literacy instruction.
• Understanding of student development and strategies that support firstyear, transfer, and undeclared students.
• Knowledge of academic library instruction, liaison work, faculty collaboration, and scholarly engagement within a university setting.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies in academic libraries and especially related to library instruction.
• Knowledge of current trends in academic reference service.  
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
• Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and integrate instructional technologies to support learning and engagement.  
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.