MSL Curriculum and Instruction Librarian (Associate)

Job Title

MSL Curriculum and Instruction Librarian (Associate)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Libraries

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,027.92 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job:

Are you looking for an opportunity to coordinate the development and implementation of new and exciting library projects? Texas A&M University is looking for a new Curriculum and Instruction Librarian (Associate Librarian) within the Medical Sciences Library (MSL)! In this position you would work on projects focused on the curricular integration of library materials, programs, and services in health sciences and veterinary medicine. We would need you to coordinate the assessment of related projects, such as instructional outcomes, promotion of library instruction into course curriculum, and student success. You would also have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in facilitating virtual and/or hybrid instructional sessions at our remote locations. If this description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity! 

 

Opportunities to Contribute:   

• Coordinate assessment input and recommendations regarding collection and resource development 

• Assist with reference and instructional consultations and mediated searches 

• Serve as project lead and coordinate work of other librarians related to specific goals and outcomes 

• Collaborate with University Library colleagues, Texas A&M Health, the School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and clinical affiliates to enhance library partnerships 

• Provide research and education programs with a high level of customer service for students, faculty, and staff 

• Participate in professional organizations and scholarly activities to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs 

• Coordinate the delivery of emerging research and curricular trends within health sciences, academic librarianship, and medical education 

 

Qualifications:  

• Master's degree in Library Science 

• Five years of related experience in a public library, academic, or specialized library or service 

 

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:  

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program 

• Membership in the Medical Library Association’s Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) 

• Evidence of professional development or continued education in education, instructional design, health information, and/or evidence-based practices 

• 3 or more years of instruction and/or education experience 

• Experience teaching evidence-based principles to professional and/or graduate students, and/or faculty initiating and evaluating library services and programs 

• Experience developing and implementing instructional tools, materials, and/or programs 

• Ability to work across electronic platforms, learn new technologies, and integrate technology into workflows 

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects 

• Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and research methodology 

• Ability to map academic curricula to library services 

 

Minimum starting salary: $6,027.92 per month 

 

What you need to do:   

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV, and links to any LibGuides or learning aids you may have created are strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  

 

Why Texas A&M University?    

Our Commitment: Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.    

 

The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity for all colleges and academic departments at Texas A&M. We offer diverse collections and services designed to enable and support the University’s missions of teaching, research, and student success. Learn more about our libraries at https://library.tamu.edu.    

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:    

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums   

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays    

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation  each month   

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas     

• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs   

• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more    

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee   

    

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.