Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) University Library, http://www.library.indianapolis.iu.edu, seeks a creative, collaborative librarian to join its Educational Services Unit to contribute to a robust instruction and liaison program. The Health Sciences Librarian will have a passion for teaching undergraduate and graduate students as well as collaborating with disciplinary faculty on research support and positive change in scholarly communication. We are seeking applicants who welcome a dynamic, collaborative environment with a desire to impact student and faculty success. This position will foster a learning environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are advanced, including being cognizant of and responsive to obstacles that underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations may experience in college. This is a tenure-track position which includes expectations of professional development, creative activity, and service, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2022.
The Health Sciences Librarian reports to the Associate Dean for Educational Services. The position will participate in the Educational Services Unit’s core functions of teaching, learning, outreach, engagement, and instructional assessment. University Library is especially interested in promoting an environment of diversity and excellence throughout the institution and welcomes candidates committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments.
Responsibilities
- Serve as liaison to the IU School of Nursing, the Medical Humanities program and the Music Therapy department
- Provide and assess instructional services to the IU School of Nursing, the Medical Humanities program, and the Music Therapy department with learning outcomes aligned with University Library information literacy learning outcomes and curriculum.
- Provide research support to faculty and students in the IU School of Nursing and the Medical Humanities program, and the Music Therapy department.
- Adhere to IUPUI University Library Liaison Guidelines, including instruction, research consultations, outreach & communication, scholarly communications (such as open access, promotion and tenure metrics), systematic reviews, and awareness and use of open educational resources.
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree from an ALA accredited program or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree
- Demonstrated interest in library instruction and assessment
- Understanding of information literacy concepts and trends including the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
- Understanding of scholarly communication topics such as research impact and open science
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and an understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment as well as independently
- Experience in an academic or research library
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant baccalaureate or advanced degree
- Knowledge of current trends in health sciences librarianship (e.g., evidence-based practice, systematic reviews, etc.)
- Experience with the design of instructional materials, activities, and curricula
- Experience serving diverse and underrepresented student populations
About IUPUI and University Library
IUPUI, an urban-serving institution with a mission and a vision focused on both diversity and community engagement, has been the recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from Insight Into Diversity (the nation’s oldest higher education diversity publication) for seven consecutive years. Home to three Library Journal Movers and Shakers, the University Library is looking for librarians who will support our commitment to engage with the wider educational community through performance, professional development and service that are inclusive of the rich diversity of our campus and our city.
Ranked 5th by U.S. News and World Report in “Up-and-Coming National Universities,” IUPUI is an urban research and health sciences campus with 17 schools and 550 academic programs. Located in downtown Indianapolis, a multicultural and affordable mid-sized city, the campus serves more than 30,000 students annually, 29% of whom identify as ethnic minority students and 4% of whom are international students. In 2022, the IU School of Nursing was ranked in the top 10 of Best Online Education Programs by U.S. News and World Report.
IUPUI’s goal is to create an academic community, rich with intellectual, cultural and social diversity. As part of the IUPUI campus, the University Library values diversity in the backgrounds of our staff. IUPUI is an affirmative action and an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, promoting, educating, and providing services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, disability status, or protected veteran status. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process may contact library administration.
Compensation and Application
Minimum salary is $52,000, with additional funding for professional development and travel. Benefits include 22 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, health/dental insurance options, and retirement contributions of 10% to a Fidelity Investments retirement plan. A start-up package includes $10,000 for moving and ongoing professional development expenses.
Deadline for applications is March 15, 2022. The position is available no sooner than August 1, 2022. Please forward a CV, contact information for four references (include name, title, telephone number, and e-mail address) and a letter of application discussing your ability to contribute to student success at IUPUI and the strengths you will bring to the position. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/12534.
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to University Library Human Resources Specialist Joycelynn Marshall at the following email address: jomoakle@iu.edu.