University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position! We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community. We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! 

JOB TITLE: 

UW Libraries/English Department Graduate Intern 

JOB PURPOSE: 

The University Libraries and the English Department seek applicants for a part-time graduate internship, in addition to your graduate assistantship, in the Libraries’ Research & Instruction unit for the 2025-2026 academic year. The intern will work with R&I librarians and staff to offer instructional programming designed for undergraduate students. UW Libraries prioritizes first-year writing and other University Studies “COM” courses for information literacy instruction, learning objects such as tutorials, and workshops tailored to research projects and digital communication assignments. The intern will help to design tutorials, guides, and learning objects and will create research related outreach materials for social media for a variety of audiences including ENGL 1010 students and graduate students. 

This position reports to the chair of Research & Instruction. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in scheduling and planning of ENGL 1010 class sections for library instruction and communicating with other ENGL 1010 instructors about UW Libraries resources 
• Participate in the development of lesson plans and learning objects such as asynchronous instructional videos and tutorials 
• Help UW Libraries develop resources and programming around Generative AI and its uses in an academic setting 
• Lead or co-lead supplemental workshops and activities for students (e.g., annotated bibliography, MLA citations, wellness events) 
• Create marketing materials and/or social media posts (such as Instagram, TikTok, and UW Libraries’ blog) about relevant topics for undergraduate researchers 
• Develop Micro-Learning tutorials for a graduate student audience 

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: 

In addition to supporting first-year researchers, the intern will have the opportunity to work with R&I librarians to pursue their own ideas for projects that can help build experience for future careers or further graduate study. Depending on the individual’s interest, projects could be related to Open Access, media, learning assessment, programming, and workshops. 

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current enrollment in the UW English M.A. or M.F.A. program 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interest in supporting undergraduate student learning 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience with library research and library resources 
• Experience teaching and/or training 

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: 

• Cover Letter
• Resume or C.V.
• Contact information for two professional or academic references. 

Applications received by April 4, 2025 will receive full consideration. 

HIRING STATEMENT: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu. 

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/