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Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

 

Join the hiring managers of each internship to learn more about the positions, on Wednesday, March 18th at 2:00pm-3:00pm ET 

https://duke.zoom.us/j/93327587232?pwd=bXAEPXe4lpygJzirthUqJdNjlAbycZ.1&jst=1

Meeting ID: 933 2758 7232      Passcode: 128838

 

Be You.

At Duke, we honor individuality and the unique strengths you bring. As a Teaching & Learning Intern, you will join a community committed to fostering inclusive, student-centered learning while developing professionally in a supportive environment.

Be Bold.

Step into a role that empowers you to explore innovative teaching practices, experiment with emerging technologies, and strengthen your pedagogical voice. Your contributions will support the evolving needs of undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty across Duke University Libraries.

What You'll Do

  • Participate in teaching and learning initiatives across Duke University Libraries, contributing to lesson plans, learning modules, research guides, and learning outcomes.
  • Investigate the impact of generative AI on undergraduate research and learning behaviors and recommend strategies for instructional integration.
  • Support outreach initiatives for graduate students and early-career research fellows.
  • Assist subject librarians in delivering instruction aligned with the undergraduate curriculum and fostering critical thinking skills.
  • Incorporate diverse resources and voices into Writing 120 instruction and related programming.
  • Design and implement outreach for the QuadEx residential program to engage sophomore and junior students.
  • Promote teaching and learning services through programs, events, blog posts, and other outreach formats.
  • Support Research and Public Services operations and special projects.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree and current enrollment in an accredited advanced degree program.

  • Demonstrated interest or experience in teaching within an academic setting.
  • Desire to work with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and library staff.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work collaboratively.
  • Interest in working with diverse groups and supporting inclusive learning environments.
  • Preferred: Experience working with underrepresented or diverse student populations.

Choose Duke.

Duke University Libraries strives to foster an environment built on collaboration, innovation, curiosity, and belonging. Here, your ideas matter—and your work directly supports the intellectual growth of the Duke community.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today at https://careers.duke.edu. Requisition # 267250. This part-time internship (up to 19 hours/week) runs from August 2026 to May 2027 and offers a hiring rate of $18.00 per hour. The position is onsite and does not include fringe benefits or relocation support.

 

Job Code: 059- Library Intern

Job Level: 06

 

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke 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 rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and 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.

 

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.