The University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Library and
Informatics Center (HSLIC) seeks a dynamic and service-oriented individual to expand
reference and educational services to UNM's Health Sciences Center College of
Nursing and allied health professions programs in a fast-paced, continually
evolving environment. The faculty librarian embeds information skills
into competency-based health sciences curricula, collaborates with instructors both
internal and external to the library, and provides research, reference and
curricular support for the UNM health sciences community. This
position reports to the Division Head for Research, Education and Clinical
Information Services (RECIS), works with members of the RECIS unit, and will be
a vital part of a highly collaborative library team that seeks to learn
together and support each other. At HSLIC, we value adaptability, a commitment
to high standards, and enthusiasm for supporting our HSC community. We are
searching for a team member who can effectively interact with a diverse
population of internal and external partners. Inclusion, collaboration, and
cultural sensitivity are valued competencies. We are committed to
helping future colleagues in this position and will provide support and
training in developing these skills. A successful candidate will be
curious and willing to grow and develop as a professional, engage in scholarly
activities and research, while helping others grow and learn as part of the UNM
Health Sciences Center campus community. This is a
full-time, benefits eligible faculty position with a primary appointment in
HSLIC. The UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational
benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more
complete explanation of benefits, go to: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits Appointment
is posted as open rank, to be determined based on qualifications. Salary
range: $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 the
Library:
Our
mission is to advance health and health equity as New Mexico's only publicly
accessible health sciences library. We empower evidence-based health care,
intellectual discovery, lifelong learning, and engagement with our diverse communities
by providing high quality and unique collections; integrated education and
programs; and innovative, inclusive spaces. HSLIC serves the UNM School of
Medicine, including its Health Professions programs; undergraduate and graduate
programs in the College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of
Population Health; the UNM Hospitals and Health System; and the Comprehensive
Cancer Center. We value
diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. We commit to equity,
inclusion, justice, anti-racism, and accessibility. We embrace people of all
backgrounds and seek to foster a culture where everyone is welcome and
historically marginalized voices are heard. All of our employee's points
of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. About UNM
& the Health Sciences Center (HSC):
UNM is an
R1 Top Tier Research, Hispanic-Serving, institution! We have a gold rating as a
military friendly school, recognized as a first-gen forward institution, and
enroll the highest percentage of American Indian Students relative to our R1
peers. Learn more about UNM here.
The Health
Sciences Center's mission is to continuously improve health and health equity
in New Mexico, with a strong emphasis on partnerships with communities and
community-wide solutions. The UNM HSC has earned a national and international
reputation for its integrated education, patient care, research, and
partnership initiatives which address the unique healthcare needs of New
Mexico's urban and rural populations. About the
State and City:
New Mexico
(The Land of Enchantment) offers over 200 days of sunshine, a rich set of
cultures and histories, outstanding recreational opportunities year-round, and
is home to world class skiing, hiking, biking, climbing, arts, and
cuisine. At more than a mile-high elevation, this high desert
environment provides beautiful sunny days but also the variety of all four
seasons. The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with nineteen
Pueblos, three Apache tribes, and the Navajo Nation.
The city of Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico with roughly
900,000 people in the city and surrounding areas. Albuquerque is 1 hour from
Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and
culture. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic
Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of
culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas.
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