Hi everyone,

I am writing to let you know of a job opening at Oakland University. (Please excuse cross-posting.)

 

 

Tenure Track Medical Librarian

The OUWB Medical Library is currently seeking a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty librarian within the Department of Foundational Medical Studies. The successful candidate will be an innovative, collaborative and service-oriented librarian expected to work with medical students and an interdisciplinary team of master educators, clinicians and researchers within the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, OUWB and Oakland University’s Medical Library.

 

Job Description Summary

Core job responsibilities:

• Participate in planning, implementing and evaluating an integrated information mastery education program for the medical school curriculum, with a special focus on research, instruction, and needs assessment.
• Develop instructional materials to meet the needs of user groups in learning, teaching and research.
• Collaborate with and support faculty and students in incorporating library resources into instruction and lifelong learning.
• Provide vision, leadership and expertise in the organization and development of the Medical Library’s web content and LibGuides.
• Provide in depth library reference and research consultation services in accordance with the library’s mission.
• Provide advice and technical support for students, faculty and staff in using information and library technologies/tools.
• Serve as liaison to OUWB academic programs.
• Applicants should demonstrate the potential to satisfy the requirements for promotion and tenure as enumerated in Section 5, Criteria for Appointment and Promotion, from the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Faculty Handbook.

 

Oakland University criteria for promotion and tenure include the following elements:

• Research: develop a focused portfolio of high quality and peer-reviewed scholarly outcomes and creative activities.
• Service: engage in service activities to the Department of Foundational Medical Studies, University Libraries, School of Medicine, Oakland University, the wider community, and relevant library professional organizations.
• Professional Development: maintain and improve professional competence (as defined by the Medical Library Association) through continuing education and relevant professional development opportunities.

 

In addition, candidates must have:

• Demonstrated ability to perform core job responsibilities (see above)
• Experience conducting literature searches in major databases in biomedicine and health sciences, such as PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE
• Strong service orientation with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a diverse and inclusive culture
• Degree/coursework in health sciences, education or instructional design, informatics, or other relevant academic discipline
• Experience with advanced literature searching, evidence-based medicine teaching, systematic review process, and data management
• Evidence of relevant knowledge of or experience using discovery tools, course management software, assessment software, tools for conducting systematic reviews, and citation management programs
• Experience with relevant library technologies and emerging resources
• Demonstrated project management experience, from planning to implementation and evaluation

 

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library/information science from a program accredited by the American Librarian Association (ALA) or international equivalent

 

Special instructions to applicants:

Please upload a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of your transcripts, and a diversity statement that describes your interest or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion. Please complete the Professional References section of the application for three references. A system-generated link will be provided through which references can submit letters. Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Kara Sawarynski, Medical Librarian Search Committee Chair, sawaryns@oakland.edu.

 

 

 

You are welcome to visit https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/25809 to apply for this position and for more information about Oakland University and the School of Medicine.

 

 

Kindly,

Mariela