[Michlib-l] Director for OUWB Medical Library - Oakland University

[Mariela Hristova]

 Hi everyone,
Please excuse cross-posting. I am writing to let you know of a position for
which Oakland University is still accepting applications.


*Associate/Professor and Director for OUWB Medical Library*

Reporting dually to the Dean of the Oakland University Libraries and the
Dean of the Oakland University William Beaumont (OUWB) School of Medicine,
the Director of the Medical Library Program is responsible for the overall
operations of library services to medical school students, faculty, and
staff and for the continued development and oversight of the Medical
Library Program. The Program Director works with the administrations of
both the Oakland University Libraries and the OUWB School of Medicine to
provide state-of-the art services, space, and resources to support the
curriculum and mission of the OUWB School of Medicine and fulfill the
accreditation requirements of the LCME.

Medical school librarians are tenure-track faculty in the ‘library focus’
track in the Department of Foundational Medical Studies (FMS). The academic
appointment in FMS will provide the academic base in OUWB; in this role the
faculty member will report to the Chair of FMS. The Director of the Medical
Library Program oversees curricular and extra-curricular library-related
activities of library focus faculty and works collaboratively with the FMS
Department Chair regarding teaching, service and scholarly expectations
toward tenure through OUWB.

*Job Duties*:

   1. Define, develop and implement the Medical Library Program, including
   vision, goals and expected outcomes that reflect the OUWB School of
   Medicine’s commitment to information and digital literacy, collaborative
   learning models, and community outreach.
   2. Participate in strategic planning that integrates the goals and
   missions of Oakland University and the OUWB School of Medicine.
   3. Partner with academic units outside the Medical Library to integrate
   into curricula, scholarly endeavors, and clinical activities of Oakland
   University and Beaumont Health.
   4. In cooperation with the Chair of FMS, evaluate library focus faculty
   regularly, pursuant to the criteria and expectations outlined in the OUWB
   faculty handbook.
   5. Reimagine the Medical Library by leading its evolution into a Program
   through continued growth and innovation, further development of services
   and facilities, and expanded curricular integration and scholarship.
   6. Lead, supervise, and evaluate library staff. Recruit new library
   staff when needed.
   7. Revise and administer the library’s annual budget.
   8. Collaborate with Kresge Library faculty and staff to sustain a core
   digital and print collection to meet the OUWB School of Medicine’s
   curricular and research needs.
   9. Coordinate resources and services with Kresge Library and the
   Beaumont Health Medical Library.
   10. Represent the library at the university, regional, and national
   levels; engage in statewide consortial partnerships for resource and
   information sharing purposes.
   11. Meet all FMS tenure-track faculty responsibilities and expectations
   in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service as outlined in the OUWB
   Faculty Handbook, as indicated by rank.


*Minimum qualifications:*

   1. An ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree
   2. Experience in developing and implementing services in a medical,
   nursing or health sciences library.
   3. Commitment to information literacy and to developing in students,
   faculty and clinicians the informatics skills required to practice
   evidence-based medicine.
   4. Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and services in
   support of medical education and research.
   5. Demonstrated collection development experience (print and digital).
   6. Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication
   skills.
   7. Experience supervising the work of others and demonstrated ability to
   work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
   8. Ability to meet the OUWB requirements for tenure at the Associate
   Professor or Professor level, including a record of professional
   achievement, teaching, research/scholarship, and service.


*In addition to the minimum qualifications, other considerations include*:

   1. Experience in an academic library.
   2. Experience in program development and administration.
   3. Experience with Alma Integrated Library System.
   4. Understanding of scholarly communication models, OER, and open
   publishing.
   5. Experience tracking and facilitating faculty scholarly activity.
   6. Leadership / organizational training
   7. Budgetary management skills to forecast, develop, and analyze
   financial data.
   8. Additional graduate degrees in Education, Library Sciences, Medicine
   or a directly related field
   9. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
   10. Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP)


*Special instructions to applicants*:

Please upload a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, copy of your
transcripts (unofficial), 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. Reference letters will be solicited for those candidates who
reach the advanced stages of the search. At that time, a system-generated
link will be provided through which references can submit letters. Review
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position
is filled. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Kara Sawarynski,
Associate/Professor and Director for OUWB Medical Library Search Committee
Chair, sawaryns at oakland.edu

You are welcome to visit https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/23592 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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