Faculty - Instruction and Reference Librarian

The MCPHS Libraries seeks a full-time faculty member to deliver high-quality learning experiences and education for students. The Instruction and Reference Librarian will engage in teaching, service and scholarship activities, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with the Dean of Library & Learning Resources. Additionally, the incumbent will provide mentorship to students and contribute to the visibility, impact and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching in the classroom and both synchronous and asynchronous online courses to undergraduate and graduate students. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Serve as the Library Liaison to the Schools of Nursing, Optometry, and Physical Therapy;
• Assist in providing materials and participate in the accreditation process for programs;
• Provide liaison services including instruction, research consultations, and outreach to assigned programs, departments, and centers;
• Create and maintain instructional guides and learning objects in areas of expertise;
• Participate in staffing the Libraries’ reference services, including online chat and general research consultations;
• Support faculty research through collaboration, research consultations, and literature searches;
• Support general operations and strategic planning in the MCPHS Libraries;
• Participate in information literacy programming, outreach activities, and other library initiatives, with a focus on the effective delivery of evidence-based practice instruction;
• Participate in service activities; serve on committees; serve on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represent the program and University in/at community functions; attend School and institutional activities such as Commencement and ceremonies; and support student activities such as health fairs and service projects.
• Participate in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the Faculty Manual.
• Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serves as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned.
• Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required:

• A Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent degree;
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in an academic library setting;
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at the college/university level;
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and professional education and student success;
• Excellent organizational, communication (oral and written), and interpersonal skills with a commitment to collaborative practice;
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels;
• Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment;
• Knowledgeable in teaching evidence-based practice techniques preferred;
• Experience in providing subject liaison services (instruction, reference, research consultation, outreach) in an academic or health sciences library preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical office or administrative working conditions. Faculty member is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical
• Work requires being able to move around a classroom during instruction.
• Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse or mouse alternative.
• Occasional travel to the Boston, MA and Manchester, NH campuses