[Michlib-l] Tenure Track Medical Librarian - OUWB Medical Library

Mariela Hristova hristova at oakland.edu
Fri Aug 26 11:00:37 EDT 2022


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 at 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


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Mariela Hristova
Associate Professor, Nursing Librarian
she / her / hers

Oakland University
Kresge Library, Room 249
100 Library Drive, Rochester, MI 48309-4479
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