Hiring Department: Library Health Sciences - Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023754
Posting Close Date: March 29, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The University Library of the University of Illinois Chicago seeks a creative and service-oriented liaison librarian to provide clinical information support to the UI Health System and the College of Medicine's (COM) clinical educational and research initiatives. This tenure-track position is situated within the Information Services and Research (ISR) Department of the Library of the Health Sciences; the ISR Department consists of Library liaisons to each of the six health sciences colleges on the West side of campus.
The College of Medicine (COM) liaison, as a member of the COM liaison team, will advocate for the needs of the college and UI Health System, design instructional materials, support research initiatives, and offer feedback on collection development decisions. The successful candidate will be the Library's primary point of contact with clinicians, residents, and fellows in the UI Health System in Chicago, and will collaborate with liaisons to the College of Medicine programs in Chicago as well as regional programs in Peoria and Rockford. As a member of the ISR team, the successful candidate will also support general reference and instruction services, in both virtual and face-to-face settings.
This tenure-track appointment includes the expectation that the faculty member will be actively engaged in and significantly contribute to the profession through research/scholarship and service related to professional and scholarly interests. This includes publication, presentation, and committee work at various levels. Support for scholarship and professional development, including funding, research leave, and mentoring, are provided to foster candidate success (https://library.uic.edu/about/employment/faculty-support). Expectations are further outlined in the norms for tenure track appointments (https://uofi.box.com/v/tenuretracknorms).
This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Establish collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, residents, and fellows in the College of Medicine and UI Health System.
- Conduct one-on-one and small-group research consultations.
- Contribute to collection development decisions for physical and online health sciences collections.
- Partner with liaisons to the College of Medicine programs in Chicago, Peoria and Rockford.
- Engage with clinical Grand Rounds or other research and instructional activities throughout the College of Medicine.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge (e.g. Artificial Intelligence in health care and medical education, Evidence-Based Medicine, Systematic Reviews, etc.) by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing professional networks.
- Provide general reference and instruction support for health sciences users, both virtual and face-to-face.
- Conduct expert searching of library databases and point-of-care tools, including conducting mediated literature searches on behalf of UI Health clinicians.
- Develop online instructional materials (e.g. tutorials, research guides, integrating library services into Blackboard).
- Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or from a master's level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country).
- Two years' experience in health sciences librarianship, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet the requirements in scholarly research and publication, professional service, and librarianship commensurate with a tenure system appointment at UIC.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to working collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse users and actively promote library services and resources in a rapidly moving information environment.
- Evidence of good judgment, self-motivation, and customer service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and/or experience in clinical medicine or working in a clinical environment.
- Knowledge and/or experience in the field of biomedical informatics.
Salary/Rank/Contract:
The minimum salary for a full-time twelve-month tenure-track appointment is $71,500. Benefits for a twelve month appointment include 24 days vacation; 12 days annual sick leave with additional disability benefits; 11 paid holidays; medical insurance (contribution based on annual salary; coverage for dependents may be purchased); two dental plans available; life insurance paid for by the State; participation in one of the retirement options of the State Universities Retirement System compulsory (8% of salary is withheld and is tax exempt until withdrawal); no Social Security coverage, but Medicare payment is required. This appointment is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois and UIC United Faculty Local 6456, IFT-AFT, AAUP.
Application Instructions:
For fullest consideration, apply by March 15, 2024, with C.V, cover letter, and the name and contact information for at least three professional references. Your cover letter should address your interest and ability to work in a diverse environment and meet the learning needs of a diverse population. The position close date is March 29, 2024.