Translational Research and Impact Librarian
Assistant or Associate University Librarian
The George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented Translational Research and Impact Librarian at the Health Science Center Library. This tenure track library faculty position serves as a member of the Biomedical and Health Information Services (BHIS) team, and provides information services in a variety of modes (in person, email, “house calls”). The Translational Research and Impact Librarian provides direct support for translational research through expert searching, information resource training, and systematic review assistance. The Translational Research and Impact Librarian will provide support to the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) in assessing and reporting the impact of faculty and institutional research activities, and will provide support for NIH Public Access and other compliance requirements. This position will serve as liaison librarian to the CTSI and assigned units in the College of Medicine. As a member of the BHIS team, this position participates in departmental projects, the BHIS teaching rotation, decision-making and other activities. The Translational Research and Impact Librarian performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment and in accordance with tenure and promotion criteria.
The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Translational Research Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. To support all students and faculty and foster excellence in a diverse and global society, the Translational Research Librarian will be expected to include individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientation, and perspectives in work activities.
The search will remain open until August 19, 2016, review of applications will begin on July 21, 2016. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at http://library.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html. Failure to submit the required documents may result in the application not being considered. If you have any questions or concerns about this process please contact: Bonnie Smith, George A. Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at bonniesmith@ufl.edu.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.