Assistant Professor & Business Librarian in Dayton, Ohio at University of Dayton

Do you enjoy working in collaborative library environments? Are you interested in a tenure track faculty position at a university that’s small enough to really get to know people and make connections, but large enough to have the resources you need to succeed? The University of Dayton Libraries are looking for a Business Librarian to join our team of colleagues. Apply today!

This is a 12-month, full-time, 35 hours per week, tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. The University of Dayton offers a strong benefits package, including tuition remission for self and immediate family, 22 vacation days, and 17 University holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Reporting to the Director of Teaching, Research, and Engagement, the Business Librarian provides research support, curriculum-integrated instruction, and collection development for the School of Business Administration and its associated centers, while advancing information literacy across the curriculum and supporting strategic library initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison to the School of Business Administration (SBA) including research support, instruction, and collection development.
• Design, conduct, and assess curriculum-integrated, scaffolded instruction in the liaison areas both in person and online, in consultation with SBA faculty and staff, for undergraduate and graduate business students.
• Provide in-depth research consultations regarding specialized business resources, including investment and financial data, company and industry information, market research, and economic indicators.
• Provide research consultation for the L. William Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, including collaborations as appropriate with the Hub, the Entrepreneurs’ Center, and/or the Greater West Dayton Incubator.
• Maintain applied fluency with recent trends in research and teaching related to the liaison areas, including applications of AI and other emerging technologies.
• Serve on the Instruction Team, including supporting the development and integration of information literacy through Common Academic Program (CAP) general education courses (e.g., HUM 102 seminar and second-year writing program).
• Oversee library collections for the Business and Social Sciences, respond to faculty and student requests for library materials, and collaborate with other library departments on collections-related issues.
• Serves on the Collections and Scholarly Communications team.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Libraries’ and University’s strategic initiatives, including for inclusive excellence.
• Conduct research and disseminate the findings through publication in peer-reviewed journals, major national meetings, and other venues.
• Serve on various library, university, and professional committees.
• Manage or assist with special projects as assigned.

About the University Libraries Teaching, Research, and Engagement Division
The Teaching, Research, and Engagement division designs, implements, and assesses information literacy instruction and research support. Faculty and staff in the division collaborate with teams across the Libraries and units on campus and advocate for the needs of library users, with a focus on the Libraries' contributions to student success and belonging.

University Libraries
Consisting of the Roesch Library, the internationally recognized Marian Library, and University Archives and Special Collections, the collective UD Libraries are home to over 2 million print and digital materials. The University of Dayton is a proud charter member institution of OhioLINK, a widely acknowledged innovative leader among library consortia that collaboratively shares resources and services in medical, music, art, and academic library institutions throughout the state of Ohio. The Libraries at UD serve as a central hub of campus intellectual and cultural life and underwent a successful renovation directly informed by campus and community needs. Supporting over 400,000 visits annually, the dedicated Libraries faculty and staff are deeply engaged in and committed to furthering the mission of empowering learning, scholarship and creative expression.

The University
Grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, The University of Dayton is a comprehensive university offering 70 majors to undergraduates, and 50 programs (12 doctoral) to graduate students. UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to social justice and experiential learning. UD enrolls approximately 9,000 students, including 6,900 full-time undergraduates. It is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and one of the largest private universities in Ohio. (At the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because we recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to academic and institutional excellence. Inclusive excellence requires a comprehensive, cohesive and collaborative alignment of infrastructure, resources and actions. We strive to be active, intentional, and sustain engagement with and celebration of diversity in every dimension of institutional life. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all candidates to apply.

The City of Dayton
Located in Dayton, Ohio, our university offers more than just a rewarding career. With a burgeoning downtown area, Dayton boasts extensive green space and over 350 miles of biking/hiking trails, with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. With a low cost of living, you can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while pursuing your passion for mental health and teaching. Additionally, Dayton's dynamic arts scene offers a rich cultural experience. It's a great place to live, work, and thrive. Go to Destination Dayton Destination Dayton for more information.

At the University of Dayton, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies.

• MLS, MLIS, or MSIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Experience with instruction and reference in an academic, research, or special library.
• Experience or education working with business disciplines including accounting, economics, marketing, finance, management and decisions sciences, and related information sources and tools.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Articulated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with a strong service orientation.
• Articulated ability to support the University of Dayton’s commitment to the principles of inclusive excellence.
  Potential for excellence in librarianship, research, and service.

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following, and we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, initiate, and implement projects, workflows, and services.
• Experience supporting collection development and acquisitions, including evaluating and selecting resources and responding to faculty requests for print and electronic books.
• Experience fostering inclusive excellence in the workplace, including working with and supporting individuals from culturally and socially diverse communities.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition and a commitment to social justice and service to the community, university and profession.

To apply, please submit:

• Cover letter describing how minimum and preferred qualifications are met,
• CV,
• Statement addressing inclusive excellence and how that informs your work,
• Unofficial transcripts. Please scan into one document for upload.
• Contact information for 3 professional references who will be contacted later in the process.

Candidates invited to a campus interview will be expected to deliver a presentation about a topic specified in advance.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Posting closes at 11:55 PM EST on November 9, 2026.