Associate Professor-Library

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center invites a collaborative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented professional to join our Research & Learning Services (RLS) department as a Research & Learning Services Librarian. This position is a full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Research & Learning Services, this position works closely with faculty, students, clinicians, and researchers to deliver high-impact instruction, research support, and scholarly engagement.

• Provide expert research support and reference services to faculty, students, clinicians, and researchers across the UT Health Science Center community.
• Design and deliver high-impact, curriculum-integrated instruction, collaborating with faculty to support evidence-based practice, information literacy, and lifelong learning.
• Serve as liaison to assigned constituent programs or colleges, building strong partnerships to support teaching, research, and student success through customized services, responsive collection development, and proactive outreach. 
• Develop, assess, and maintain research guides, learning objects, and instructional modules that support academic programs, clinical practice, and patient-centered care.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making related to library services, collections, spaces, and emerging technologies. 
• Engage in outreach, promotion, and communication efforts to increase awareness and effective use of library resources and services.
• Participate actively in professional development and service, maintaining awareness of trends and best practices in academic health sciences librarianship. 
• Maintain an ongoing record of professional service and scholarly engagement, consistent with faculty appointment expectations. 
• Lead or contribute to special projects and cross-departmental initiatives that advance library and institutional priorities. 

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program. 

EXPERIENCE: Foundational knowledge of information literacy and library instruction, with the ability to design and deliver engaging learning experiences in both in-person and virtual environments. Demonstrated ability to conduct effective literature searches in library databases and information systems, including application of evidence-based searching principles. Familiarity with current technologies and digital tools relevant to academic health sciences libraries, including web-based applications, learning management systems, and mobile or cloud-based platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, clinicians, and staff. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, with a strong commitment to user-centered service, adaptability, and continuous professional learning. 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES: 

• Bachelor’s or additional advanced degree in a health, science, or social science discipline.
• Experience or familiarity with academic library environments, including internships, practicum experiences, or professional engagement.
• Experience or coursework in health sciences database searching and information.
• Exposure to library instruction, teaching, or educational support, including course-integrated instruction and curriculum collaboration.
• Training, coursework, or strong interest in evidence synthesis, such as systematic or scoping reviews, and associated research support.
• Enthusiasm for emerging areas in health sciences librarianship, including artificial intelligence literacy, research data management, clinical information support, scholarly communication, or digital learning technologies.
• Demonstrated interest in collaborating with stakeholders to support education, research, and patient care initiatives.
• Eagerness to engage in continuous professional development and support a collaborative, mission-driven academic health sciences library. 

For benefits information, please visit

https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf

 THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER 

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more t