The University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Library andInformatics Center (HSLIC) seeks a dynamic and service-oriented individual to expandreference and educational services to UNM’s Health Sciences Center College ofNursing and allied health professions programs in a fast-paced, continuallyevolving environment. The faculty librarian embeds information skillsinto competency-based health sciences curricula, collaborates with instructors bothinternal and external to the library, and provides research, reference andcurricular support for the UNM health sciences community. Thisposition reports to the Division Head for Research, Education and ClinicalInformation Services (RECIS), works with members of the RECIS unit, and will bea vital part of a highly collaborative library team that seeks to learntogether and support each other. At HSLIC, we value adaptability, a commitmentto high standards, and enthusiasm for supporting our HSC community. We aresearching for a team member who can effectively interact with a diversepopulation of internal and external partners. Inclusion, collaboration, andcultural sensitivity are valued competencies. We are committed tohelping future colleagues in this position and will provide support andtraining in developing these skills. A successful candidate will becurious and willing to grow and develop as a professional, engage in scholarlyactivities and research, while helping others grow and learn as part of the UNMHealth Sciences Center campus community. This is afull-time, benefits eligible faculty position with a primary appointment inHSLIC. The UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical,dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educationalbenefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a morecomplete explanation of benefits, go to: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits Appointmentis posted as open rank, to be determined based on qualifications. Salaryrange: $61,380-$75,210.
Responsibilities:
- Engages and participates in a shared services model to collaboratively design and deliver audience-specific curricula, library trainings and workshops, both in-person and online, in order to enhance evidence-based practice and research across the HSC.
- Serves as the liaison to assigned departments as the primary contact and communication link for library and information related activities.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to engage with assigned programs to plan curricula, integrate library skills and support the evolving needs of education across the HSC.
- Contributes to reference services, literature searching, and HSLIC’s support of expert-level reviews, including systematic reviews, by providing consultations.
- Participates in activities that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion across education, library programs, and the profession.
- Investigates and applies, as appropriate, emerging evidence-based educational innovations to engage learners.
- Develops assessment of instruction practices to improve student learning.
- Develops research guides to support HSC programs and initiatives.
- Provides consultations on using and retrieving literature and effectively managing citations with citation management tools.
- Pursues an individual research agenda, including research, publication, and professional and university service activities in keeping with library faculty status and tenure and promotion requirements. About theLibrary:
Ourmission is to advance health and health equity as New Mexico’s only publiclyaccessible health sciences library. We empower evidence-based health care,intellectual discovery, lifelong learning, and engagement with our diverse communitiesby providing high quality and unique collections; integrated education andprograms; and innovative, inclusive spaces. HSLIC serves the UNM School ofMedicine, including its Health Professions programs; undergraduate and graduateprograms in the College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College ofPopulation Health; the UNM Hospitals and Health System; and the ComprehensiveCancer Center. We valuediversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. We commit to equity,inclusion, justice, anti-racism, and accessibility. We embrace people of allbackgrounds and seek to foster a culture where everyone is welcome andhistorically marginalized voices are heard. All of our employee’s pointsof view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. About UNM& the Health Sciences Center (HSC):
UNM is anR1 Top Tier Research, Hispanic-Serving, institution! We have a gold rating as amilitary friendly school, recognized as a first-gen forward institution, andenroll the highest percentage of American Indian Students relative to our R1peers. Learn more about UNM here.
The HealthSciences Center’s mission is to continuously improve health and health equityin New Mexico, with a strong emphasis on partnerships with communities andcommunity-wide solutions. The UNM HSC has earned a national and internationalreputation for its integrated education, patient care, research, andpartnership initiatives which address the unique healthcare needs of NewMexico's urban and rural populations. About theState and City:
New Mexico(The Land of Enchantment) offers over 200 days of sunshine, a rich set ofcultures and histories, outstanding recreational opportunities year-round, andis home to world class skiing, hiking, biking, climbing, arts, andcuisine. At more than a mile-high elevation, this high desertenvironment provides beautiful sunny days but also the variety of all fourseasons. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with nineteenPueblos, three Apache tribes, and the Navajo Nation.
The city of Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico with roughly900,000 people in the city and surrounding areas. Albuquerque is 1 hour fromSanta Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art andculture. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historicRio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend ofculture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas. |
