Library Graduate Assistant for Humanities & Social Sciences

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.
Summary of Job Duties:

The Library Graduate Assistant for Humanities & Social Sciences is an engaging role that gives you the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the educational experiences of students at the University of Arkansas while furthering your professional goals! The person in this role will develop and utilize a broad portfolio of skills as they fulfill a variety of job duties related to library instruction, assessment, outreach, and research support.

The individual in this role works with the Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian to provide humanities and social sciences-focused library instruction and research support at a professional level. Key job responsibilities include delivering information literacy instruction to undergraduate students and creating and/or maintaining online library research guides. The Library Graduate Assistant for Humanities & Social Sciences will also contribute to efforts to cultivate a highly effective and sustainable library instruction program in the humanities and social sciences by developing learning tools, outcomes, and assessments.

As a member of the University Libraries’ Research and Instruction Services department, the Library Graduate Assistant for Humanities & Social Sciences will work with colleagues to provide excellent service to our patrons and contribute to department-wide responsibilities, including staffing the Libraries’ online chat service, answering patron research questions, helping with special events, and participating actively in other library initiatives. 

Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting the undergraduate educational experience by empowering undergraduate researchers and will be committed to providing effective, creative, patron-focused service and teaching. 

Reliable, in-person attendance and the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, positive relationships as part of a team.

Anticipated appointment: August 11, 2025 (tentative start date) – August 7, 2026 (with possible renewal)

Stipend: $19,260 per year for a master’s student or $23,100 for a doctoral student; plus, waiver of tuition (but not fees)

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrollment in the Graduate School

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate competency in spoken English by submitting one of the following: (1) A test score of at least 7 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) speaking subtest, at least 50 on the Test of Spoken English (TSE), at least 26 on the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) speaking subtest, at least 72 or "pass" on the University's Spoken Language Proficiency Test (SLPT), at least 71 on the speaking portion of the Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Academic, or 50 on the University's SPEAK test.(Although the SPEAK test is no longer offered, official results from it will still be accepted.) or (2) proof of concurrent enrollment in ELAC 2033 Principles of Research Writing and ELAC 0011 Writing Workshop: Grammar through Editing.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching and/or tutoring experience

Experience using an academic library for research

Experience with or willingness to practice public speaking

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work with undergraduate students

Effective interpersonal and organizational skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule to assist with teaching

Additional Information:

The University Libraries share in the stewardship of the University’s goals and take responsibility for the health of the research and teaching collections and programs that further support the academic and land grant missions. The University Libraries are comprised of Mullins Library and three branch libraries: Chemistry & Biochemistry, Fine Arts, and Physics, as well as two off-site facilities. For more information, visit the Libraries’ website: https://libraries.uark.edu

The University of Arkansas Libraries aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the variety of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. We can strengthen our organization and institution by approaching each other and our work with intentional goodwill, honesty, and trust as we encourage others to hold themselves and each other accountable to do the same.

Salary Information:

Stipend:
Master’s Students: $19,260
Doctoral Students: $23,100
Plus waiver of tuition (but not fees)

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Hannah King, hk033@uark.edu, Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.