Digital Library Federation
Nursing/Health Science Librarian - University of San Diego Library
Digital Library Federation, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
The University of San Diego Library has expressly engaged Jack Farrell & Associates ( www.jackfarrell.com ) to find the winning candidate for this important hire. Interested parties should contact Amy Morse ( amy@jackfarrell.com ). Thank you.Department Description
The Hahn School is a community of progressive scholars in an intellectually rigorous, research-intensive environment. It includes the Beyster Institute of Nursing Research and the Dickinson Nursing Simulation Center and offers the following programs: Master’s of Science in Health Care Informatics, Master’s Entry Program in Nursing, Master’s of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certificate Program, and International Programs. The School served 450 students and has
23 full-time faculty
and 122 part-time faculty members. For more information about the Hahn School see
https://www.sandiego.edu/nursing/ . The position is based on the campus of the University of San Diego. Relocation assistance is available to the winning candidate.University Description
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the
Catholic intellectual tradition
and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of
engaged global citizens
and an earnest confrontation of
humanity’s urgent challenges .Detailed Description
The University of San Diego’s Copley Library seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial-style individual for a 12-month tenure-track
Nursing and Health Sciences Librarian
position. Reporting to the Dean of the University Library, the Nursing and Health Science Librarian serves as the embedded liaison with an office in the beautiful Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science.The Nursing and Health Sciences Librarian will be deeply engaged in the Hahn School and responsible for cultivating a strong collaborative and consultative relationship with faculty and graduate students through one-on-one in-depth research consultations, collection development, and instruction for graduate programs in both face-to-face and online environments. Teaching responsibilities will include experience with curricula or research support, library research methods classes, course-integrated instruction sessions, online education courses, specialized trainings, and workshops. In addition, the Nursing and Health Science Librarian will assist faculty and students with APA style, altmetrics, impact factors, literature reviews, systematic review, copyright, dissertation research, publishing opportunities and procedures by locating data sets and statistics, and grant writing research support. The Nursing and Health Science Librarian will periodically present at the Hahn School faculty meetings, as well as serve on Hahn committees.This librarian will be fully embedded in the school and possess the skill set and interpersonal abilities that will allow him/her to professionally get to know the majority of the school’s faculty and students. The Nursing and Health Sciences Librarian will consult with the Digital Initiatives Librarian to promote the library’s institutional repository and the Associate Dean for Student Success and Diversity to discuss student success. This librarian will collaborate on other services and new initiatives with the Hahn School faculty and Copley Library faculty, as well as serve on Hahn, library, and university committees.Special Conditions of Employment:
Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.Background check:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.Degree Verification Requirement:
Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. Job Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:ALA accredited MLS or MLIS is required.Minimum two years’ experience as a Nursing Librarian Liaison in an academic library or health science libraryPossess an undergraduate or graduate degree in health sciences, medical, or related fieldConduct consultations in-person, phone, email, and chatSignificant experience conducting literature searching in health subject areas (e.g. systematic reviews)Strong teaching and presentation skills; provides instruction through course sessions, workshops, and online modules on topicsSignificant knowledge of health sciences literature and scholarly communication practicesExperience conducting research and have an understanding of evidence-based practicesDemonstrate ability to work in a team environment or individually; able to lead as well as execute collaborative projects and take constructive input from multiple sourcesExperience serving distance education students and facultyAdept at learning and working with technology and software packages, such as Dedoose, SPSS, EXCEL, Canvas, Zotero, Endnote, LibGuides, as well as keeping up with emerging technologiesExperience in conducting outreach and engagement efforts with students and facultyDemonstrates commitment and evidence of self-motivation, intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn quicklyExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with strong customer service orientationExcellent organizational skills, including time and management of multiple projectsRecord of active membership in professional associations and scholarship (presentations and publications) to meet reappointment, tenure, and promotionPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:A doctorate or an advanced degree in a field related to this position’s responsibilitiesExperience serving as a library faculty member or working collaboratively with librariansEngage Hahn School faculty in information literacy outcomes, assessment, and library research methodsExperience conducting independent or collaborative systematic reviews.Posting Salary
$82,000 - $113,000; Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and advanced degrees.Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.
USD: Human Resources: BenefitsBenefits included:Medical insuranceDental, Vision, Life and Disability InsuranceRetirement plan 403(b) (immediately vested)24 paid vacation days as well as holidaysTuition Remission available to you, your spouse, or a dependentRent assistance for the first year $500 per monthFaculty home buying programMoving expenses covered up to $5,000Access to Faculty Research Grant fundsOne day per week devoted to researchOne day per week work remotelyConference/travel moneyNew faculty orientation stipendAccess to wellness resources, including on-campus fitness centersFor more information on faculty benefits, please see link:
https://www.sandiego.edu/provost/administration/recruitment-and-relocation.phpThe salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education, and other factors including departmental budget.Special Application Instructions
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at
jobs@sandiego.edu .Additional Details
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit
www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.NOTE: University of San Diego Library has expressly engaged Jack Farrell & Associates (
www.jackfarrell.com
) to find the winning candidate for this position. Interested candidates should provide a CV and 2-page cover letter by email to Amy Morse (
amy@jackfarrell.com
). The letter should address:1) why am I interested, and 2) how am I qualified for this position? Thank you.
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The Hahn School is a community of progressive scholars in an intellectually rigorous, research-intensive environment. It includes the Beyster Institute of Nursing Research and the Dickinson Nursing Simulation Center and offers the following programs: Master’s of Science in Health Care Informatics, Master’s Entry Program in Nursing, Master’s of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certificate Program, and International Programs. The School served 450 students and has
23 full-time faculty
and 122 part-time faculty members. For more information about the Hahn School see
https://www.sandiego.edu/nursing/ . The position is based on the campus of the University of San Diego. Relocation assistance is available to the winning candidate.University Description
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the
Catholic intellectual tradition
and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries-old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of
engaged global citizens
and an earnest confrontation of
humanity’s urgent challenges .Detailed Description
The University of San Diego’s Copley Library seeks an energetic, entrepreneurial-style individual for a 12-month tenure-track
Nursing and Health Sciences Librarian
position. Reporting to the Dean of the University Library, the Nursing and Health Science Librarian serves as the embedded liaison with an office in the beautiful Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science.The Nursing and Health Sciences Librarian will be deeply engaged in the Hahn School and responsible for cultivating a strong collaborative and consultative relationship with faculty and graduate students through one-on-one in-depth research consultations, collection development, and instruction for graduate programs in both face-to-face and online environments. Teaching responsibilities will include experience with curricula or research support, library research methods classes, course-integrated instruction sessions, online education courses, specialized trainings, and workshops. In addition, the Nursing and Health Science Librarian will assist faculty and students with APA style, altmetrics, impact factors, literature reviews, systematic review, copyright, dissertation research, publishing opportunities and procedures by locating data sets and statistics, and grant writing research support. The Nursing and Health Science Librarian will periodically present at the Hahn School faculty meetings, as well as serve on Hahn committees.This librarian will be fully embedded in the school and possess the skill set and interpersonal abilities that will allow him/her to professionally get to know the majority of the school’s faculty and students. The Nursing and Health Sciences Librarian will consult with the Digital Initiatives Librarian to promote the library’s institutional repository and the Associate Dean for Student Success and Diversity to discuss student success. This librarian will collaborate on other services and new initiatives with the Hahn School faculty and Copley Library faculty, as well as serve on Hahn, library, and university committees.Special Conditions of Employment:
Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.Background check:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.Degree Verification Requirement:
Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. Job Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:ALA accredited MLS or MLIS is required.Minimum two years’ experience as a Nursing Librarian Liaison in an academic library or health science libraryPossess an undergraduate or graduate degree in health sciences, medical, or related fieldConduct consultations in-person, phone, email, and chatSignificant experience conducting literature searching in health subject areas (e.g. systematic reviews)Strong teaching and presentation skills; provides instruction through course sessions, workshops, and online modules on topicsSignificant knowledge of health sciences literature and scholarly communication practicesExperience conducting research and have an understanding of evidence-based practicesDemonstrate ability to work in a team environment or individually; able to lead as well as execute collaborative projects and take constructive input from multiple sourcesExperience serving distance education students and facultyAdept at learning and working with technology and software packages, such as Dedoose, SPSS, EXCEL, Canvas, Zotero, Endnote, LibGuides, as well as keeping up with emerging technologiesExperience in conducting outreach and engagement efforts with students and facultyDemonstrates commitment and evidence of self-motivation, intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn quicklyExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with strong customer service orientationExcellent organizational skills, including time and management of multiple projectsRecord of active membership in professional associations and scholarship (presentations and publications) to meet reappointment, tenure, and promotionPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:A doctorate or an advanced degree in a field related to this position’s responsibilitiesExperience serving as a library faculty member or working collaboratively with librariansEngage Hahn School faculty in information literacy outcomes, assessment, and library research methodsExperience conducting independent or collaborative systematic reviews.Posting Salary
$82,000 - $113,000; Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and advanced degrees.Excellent Benefits
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.
USD: Human Resources: BenefitsBenefits included:Medical insuranceDental, Vision, Life and Disability InsuranceRetirement plan 403(b) (immediately vested)24 paid vacation days as well as holidaysTuition Remission available to you, your spouse, or a dependentRent assistance for the first year $500 per monthFaculty home buying programMoving expenses covered up to $5,000Access to Faculty Research Grant fundsOne day per week devoted to researchOne day per week work remotelyConference/travel moneyNew faculty orientation stipendAccess to wellness resources, including on-campus fitness centersFor more information on faculty benefits, please see link:
https://www.sandiego.edu/provost/administration/recruitment-and-relocation.phpThe salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education, and other factors including departmental budget.Special Application Instructions
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at
jobs@sandiego.edu .Additional Details
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit
www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.NOTE: University of San Diego Library has expressly engaged Jack Farrell & Associates (
www.jackfarrell.com
) to find the winning candidate for this position. Interested candidates should provide a CV and 2-page cover letter by email to Amy Morse (
amy@jackfarrell.com
). The letter should address:1) why am I interested, and 2) how am I qualified for this position? Thank you.
#J-18808-Ljbffr