Description
Clinical Assistant Professor & Regional Health Sciences Librarian
Liaison to the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing
UIC Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria
Position Description
The University Library of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) seeks a creative and service-oriented liaison librarian to work collaboratively with library colleagues to address the information and learning needs of students, faculty, residents, fellows, clinicians, and researchers with the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine. This full-time Clinical (Non-Tenured-track) position is a part of the Library of the Health Sciences -Peoria (LHS Peoria), located in Peoria, IL. LHS Peoria is a regional library of the Library of the Health Sciences.
As a member of the University Library, working at LHS Peoria, the successful candidate will provide general health sciences reference and literature search services; design instructional content, incorporating new educational technologies; support research initiatives; and provide input on collection development decisions. The liaison portion of this position will involve working with both the Colleges of Nursing and Medicine. In partnership with the other LHS nursing and medicine librarian liaisons, the candidate will seek to develop and deliver relevant services to further learner success within the unified curriculum and the regional medical residency programs. The liaison librarian in this position will work with medical students, residents, faculty, and staff in Peoria, and with nursing students, faculty, and staff in Peoria, the Quad Cities area, Springfield, and Urbana. Due to the geographic distribution of learners, travel will be expected component of this position.
This non-tenure track appointment includes the expectation that clinical faculty function as engaged practitioners with a focus on the practice of librarianship. This includes the specific activities that maintain and improve service, management, and operations of the University Library. Clinical faculty are expected to maintain currency in the knowledge base of librarianship or their specialization and to apply that knowledge creatively and effectively in the performance of their responsibilities. Concurrently, clinical faculty are expected to participate actively in service and contribute to scholarship in librarianship, or other appropriate discipline-specific scholarship. For appointment, retention, and promotion, individuals will be evaluated on librarianship, service and scholarship.
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 non-tenure track appointments (https://uofi.app.box.com/s/z6ia2lfkrewuke5bfjx694bsd0oxftos).
About the Library of the Health Sciences Peoria
The LHS Peoria is a regional library of the UIC Library of the Health Sciences, one of the largest health sciences library systems in the nation. LHS Peoria pursues opportunities for engagement in and contributions toward the academic clinical, and research success of those affiliated with UIC, as well as with members of the greater Peoria Illinois area.
About the UIC College of Nursing
The UIC College of Nursing’s mission is to transform health and healthcare for all individuals through community-driven collaborations that promote equity and social justice. It will achieve the highest level of excellence in nursing education, research, practice, and service by leading innovation and discoveries that advance health of all populations locally, nationally, and globally. Currently, more than 1,500 baccalaureate and graduate students are learning to apply science to solutions at the six Illinois campuses [Chicago, Peoria, the Quad Cities area, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana]. https://nursing.uic.edu/about/
About the UI College of Medicine Peoria
The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 262 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 45,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. The College’s vision is to strengthen the health of its communities through transformative innovation, education, discovery and patient-centered care. Through collaborative efforts, UICOMP will improve health equity to promote well-being for all. https://peoria.medicine.uic.edu/about/
Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish collaborative relationships with faculty, researchers, and clinicians within the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing.
- Provide general reference and research support for health sciences users, whether in-person or virtual through one-on-one or small group consultations.
- Develop instructional materials, incorporating educational technologies (e.g. online tutorials, research guides, integrating library services into Blackboard).
- Conduct expert searching of library databases and point-of-care tools, including mediated literature searches and evidence synthesis support.
- Partner with librarian liaisons at all regional locations (Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria) in delivery of library services to the Colleges of Nursing and medicine.
- Contribute to collection development decisions for physical and online health sciences collections.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge (e.g. Artificial Intelligence in health care and medical education, Medical Informatics, Evidence-Based Practice, Evidence Synthesis, etc.) by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing professional networks.
- Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
- Contribute to the profession through service related to professional and scholarly interests that lead toward successful clinical non tenure-track promotion.
Requirements
Required 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).
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of, or experience with, academic or clinical health care, particularly related to the disciplines of nursing and/or medicine.
- Knowledge of, or experience with, the fields of evidenced-based practice and biomedical informatics.
- Effective public speaking skills and teaching ability for a variety of audiences.
- Familiarity with databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, and Scopus.
Salary and Benefits:
The budgeted salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Application Instructions:
For fullest consideration, apply by June 27, 2025, with C.V, cover letter, and the name and contact information for at least three professional references. The position close date is July 4, 2025. All applicants must submit an online application through https://jobs.uic.edu/. Click here to apply: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14975?c=
The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
