Job Details

Assistant Professor - Practice - Health Sciences | Library

Reporting to the Head, Research and Education Services and in collaboration with other faculty librarians, participates in the design and implementation of synchronous and asynchronous library instruction in the health sciences, including the development and maintenance of online learning objects, videos, and other resources that apply the concepts of evidence based practice and information literacy; provides in-depth research consultations with faculty, staff, and students; performs complex literature searches in support of systematic reviews and other research endeavors; records personal statistics related to instruction and consultation activities; participates in library strategic initiative activities, which may include research impact, clinical education, undergraduate education, scholarly communication, data management, research methodology, and others; acts as liaison to one or more health sciences colleges or departments and builds relationships and networks to support the instructional and research needs of students and faculty; attends library departmental meetings.

Minimum Education Required

Master's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Library Science required; demonstrated ability with technology, including ability to create web based and multi-media instructional modules; degree, course work, experience, or demonstrated knowledge of evidence based practice and/or information literacy; demonstrated ability to complete complex literature searches required; familiarity with health sciences databases required; requires successful completion of a background check; candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in life or health sciences and/or professional experience in the fields of biomedicine or health sciences; minimum 2 years of experience in an academic, life, or health sciences library; ability to adapt and work well within a complex, changing environment.

Location: Prior Hall (0302)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift