Research and Education Librarian

4 weeks ago

Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Description

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Research and Education Librarian for the Health Sciences Library. This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position.

Responsibilities
  • Foster relationships with students, staff, faculty, and leadership within assigned areas.
  • Ensure services are relevant to evolving research and teaching demands in assigned subject areas by monitoring faculty interests.
  • Partner with faculty to develop and deliver instruction sessions, materials, learning objects, and workshops using creative, inclusive, and active adult learning strategies.
  • Provide support for the growing clinical and community-based participatory research demands of faculty, staff, and students on the MCV campus.
  • Provide in-depth and on-demand research consultations including providing support for systematic reviews and grant seeking for individuals and small groups.
  • Collaborate across VCU Libraries to shape and promote library outreach, programs, and services beyond liaison assignments.
Requirements
  • ALA-accredited graduate degree or accredited graduate degree in another appropriate discipline.
  • Ability to effectively search databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, or other biomedical databases.
  • Experience delivering instruction or training effectively and incorporating emerging technology, active learning theory, and adult learning styles theory.
  • Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree or previous work experience in a related discipline.
  • Experience as a liaison librarian or reference librarian to health sciences programs in an academic health sciences or research library.
  • Familiarity with specialized sources and research methods for health sciences or pharmacy.
  • Experience conducting systematic reviews, supporting grant seeking, and knowledge of best practices for community-engaged research.
  • Evidence of creativity, initiative, and flexibility when working independently and in teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with academic and clinical faculty.
  • Experience at urban research institutions, HBCUs, or minority-serving institutions is desired.
Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $60,000 annually. This is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position. 12-month faculty benefits apply, including 24 vacation days annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans. Relocation assistance is available. Librarians are provided a generous professional development allowance.

How to Apply

To apply, go to https://www.vcu.edu and complete the application and submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and the names, email addresses, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an urban research institution with a richly diverse university community and commitment to multicultural opportunities. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, political affiliation or disability.

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