Head of Instruction Services, Santa Clara University

by CARL Web Coordinator
Administration/Management, Information Literacy and Instruction

Overview

Join Santa Clara University Library as our Head of Instruction Services, applying your expertise in instruction to lead this key library program. As a highly collaborative and forward-thinking leader, you will directly supervise a team of three and coordinate the work of other staff across the library to advance our newly articulated program level information literacy priorities and support our Innovating Instruction strategic priority.

You’ll work closely with the Assistant Dean for Learning & Engagement, the Undergraduate Learning Librarian, and the Head of Research, Outreach & Inclusion to help accomplish these goals. In addition, you’ll provide specialized research consultation, instruction, and collection development for two or three academic departments and serve on the Library Management Council.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University is California’s oldest operating institution of higher education, and is consistently recognized as one of the top universities in the nation. Our campus strategic plan Impact 2030 is underway with new, exciting and deepened directions for the university. The University Library also has a new strategic plan that complements and supports our campus goals.

Expand your career in a vibrant academic environment and make a lasting impact on the Library during a time of institutional change and growth. The position is available starting on or after July 1, 2026.

Salary and Position Details

Hiring Range: $91,800-$120,057 annually; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Please see the full job announcement and instructions for applying here.

Learn More: Join a Zoom information session where you’ll meet potential colleagues and learn more about the position, our library and campus.

Applications received by May 22, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Further inquiries may be directed to Melanie Sellar, Assistant Dean of Learning & Engagement, University Library.

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at  https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/