Research Librarian for Health Sciences Education & Engagement

Research Librarian for Health Sciences Education & Engagement (HSE&E)

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks a creative, knowledgeable, and user-oriented Research Librarian for Health Sciences Education and Engagement (HSE&E) to join our collaborative team. This full-time librarian position is a key member of the 4-5 member Libraries' Health Sciences team, leading the Libraries' education programming with the School of Medicine. Research Librarian for HSE&E also provides research support, participates in the Libraries' evidence synthesis and systematic review service, and serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments, including the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. As a member of the Department of Education and Outreach, the Research Librarian for HSE&E will also engage with broader library initiatives related to information literacy and student outreach. This position is based in Irvine but will require occasional travel to the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.

The UC Irvine Libraries are fully committed to [inclusive excellence] and we encourage applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Please feel free to include relevant information in any of your application materials.

Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

* Instruction:

o Collaborates with the School of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science to develop, implement, and coordinate the Libraries' instruction programming in classroom-based, clinic-based, and virtual environments

o Contributes to the Libraries' broader information literacy initiatives as a member of the Department of Education and Outreach

* Research support:

o Supports the research needs of faculty, students, and researchers within health sciences and assigned areas

o Develops and maintains content, including research guides, to facilitate discovery of research resources

o Contributes to the Libraries' evidence synthesis and systematic review service

* Outreach and engagement:

o Engages with faculty, students, and researchers in the College of Health Sciences

o Collaborates with the Libraries' health sciences team and colleagues at the Grunigen Medical Library to implement outreach initiatives at the UC Irvine Medical Center and other UCI Health locations

o Participates in general student outreach and engagement programming

* Analyzes trends and manages resources and collections to support research, teaching, scholarly communications, and publishing in assigned areas

* Contributes to library-wide teams and initiatives supporting the strategic goals of UC Irvine Libraries, serves on relevant committees, and participates in relevant professional organizations

* Other duties as assigned, including permanent or interim subject liaison responsibilities depending on interests, background, and library needs.

Qualifications

Required

* Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience

* Demonstrated teaching experience in a library or in higher education

* Knowledge of information literacy frameworks and evidence-based medicine principles in health science disciplines

* Demonstrated knowledge of research databases and search strategies in the health sciences

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

* Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment

* Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion

Preferred

* Educational background in the health sciences

* Experience supporting health science-related subjects in an academic library

* Demonstrated experience supporting evidence synthesis or systematic reviews

* Demonstrated ability to develop accessible online curricular materials, such as guides, tutorials, videos, or other materials to support self-directed learning

The Department of Education and Outreach

The Education and Outreach Department leads the Libraries' instruction and outreach activities and programs, which emphasize information literacy, pedagogical development, and student engagement. The department coordinates, integrates, and assesses library instruction and outreach activities, including foundational information literacy for undergraduates, orientation programming, online tutorials and learning objects, and initiatives for subject-based, graduate, and professional school education. The Department consists of 7 librarians including the Department Head and 2 library assistants.

The UC Irvine Libraries

At the heart of the University of California, Irvine's academic community, the UC Irvine Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty, and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment is described in our Diversity Statement and Plan. The UC Irvine Libraries received the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, a leader in advancing best practices in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in higher education.

The Libraries' physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library (located at the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA). These locations provide a welcoming and technology enhanced environment valued by students as places for study, research, and collaboration. Together they contain over 3,300 public seats, over 500 public access computers, laptop computers for checkout, and a wide range of multimedia resources including 3D printers. The library collection consists of over 4.3 million volumes, 254,000 journals and serial titles, and an ever-expanding collection of electronic books, databases, and other resources. As part of the University of California system, the UC Irvine Libraries collaborates closely with the other nine UC campus libraries and the California Digital Library (CDL). Our public website is a portal to access e-resources; discover print, archival, and multi-media collections; and connect with reference and instructional services. It also includes cutting edge digital tools and tutorials and numerous subject specific research guides created by subject specialists.

The UC Irvine Libraries employs approximately 140 full-time librarians and staff and many part-time student assistants. We strongly support the professional development of librarians and staff throughout their careers.

The UC Irvine Libraries are a member of the: Association of Research Libraries (ARL), HathiTrust, Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Coalition of Networked Information (CNI), Digital Library Federation (DLF), Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), Pacific Rim Research Libraries Alliance (PRRLA), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), National Information Standards Organization (NISO), and OCLC Research Library Partnership (OCLC RLP).

University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles and located on the homelands of the Acjachemen and Tongva peoples, and Acknowledgement | UCI Libraries Diversity. Founded in 1965, UC Irvine has over 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 1,800 faculty and staff. Nearly 67% of UC Irvine students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. Over 50% of UC Irvine's bachelor's degrees are awarded to first generation college students. The University is committed to serving students from all backgrounds as demonstrated by UC Irvine's Black Thriving Initiative and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), Minority Thriving Campus | Office of Undergraduate Admissions | UCI The New York Times ranks UC Irvine as the #1 college doing the most for the American Dream, and U.S. News and Report ranks UC Irvine among the top ten public universities in the nation. The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D.

Salary & Benefits: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California pay scales. Appointment is anticipated to be at the Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian rank with a salary of $72,224-$102,121. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See Table for Represented Librarians

Librarians are entitled to two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month of sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are equal to approximately 45% of salary.

Librarians at UC Irvine are academic appointees. Non-managerial librarians are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council - American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This is a represented position.

As academic appointees, UC Irvine Librarians receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.

Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.

Deadline for Applications: Applications received by June 1, 2026, will receive first consideration.

To Apply: Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should submit the information requested: cover letter; complete resume; and a list of three references (names and contact information only) via UC IRVINE AP Recruit

Upon application, candidates should be in possession of proof of their legal right to employment in the U.S. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, verification of legal right to work will be required between the time of final selection and hiring and is absolutely essential in ultimately being hired.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

This position description is listed on the UC Irvine Libraries website with links to additional websites featuring campus and community information.

School: https://www.lib.uci.edu/

* Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience

* Demonstrated teaching experience in a library or in higher education

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.