Head, Research and Education Services

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) seeks to hire a*Head of Research and Education Services*(RES). This position is a member of the Research and Information Services (RIS) Division leadership team and is responsible for leading and managing an exceptional team of liaison librarians. The RES team advances the library's research supportand educational goals, serving the UMB schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work and graduate studies. As department head,the successful candidate will lead andcollaboratewith the eight-memberResearch and Education Services (RES) departmenton the evaluation and development of research and education programs and services. These includeassisting students, faculty, staff and clinicians in research support, evidence-based practice, information literacy and scholarly communication.The person in this position will work closely with other departments within the Services Division: the Information Services department and the Data and Bioinformation Services department. They will also work with colleagues library-wide.In addition to advancing HSHSL priorities, the successful candidate will engage with the University community and participate in professional and scholarly activities. UMB andthe HSHSL are deeply committed to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. HSHSL welcomes applications from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions.** *POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:* * Reporting to the Assistant Dean for the Research and Information Services Division, the Head of Research and Education Services: * Leads and manages 7.5 FTE faculty liaison librarians. * Cultivates and sustains inclusive and equitable working relationships with library colleagues and with students, faculty and staff. * Engages in departmental, divisional and library-wide strategic planning. * Provides mentorship and coaching for direct reports, who are seasoned librarians as well as librarians newer to the profession. * Provides guidance for librarians as they engage in the Library Faculty Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status process. * Fosters collaboration within the RES department to maintain and improve programs and services. * Conducts needs assessments to improve service and program delivery, to discontinue underutilized services and to identify opportunities for new service and program development. * Teaches research-related skills to students, faculty and staff in both individual and group settings. * Conducts expert literaturesearches and collaborates on systematic and scoping reviews. * Initiates and sustains creative partnerships and grant-funded projects withUniversity colleagues and with other external community partners. * Participates on service committees within the library, the University, and professional organizations. * Engages in professional development and research activities to enhance professional expertise and advance appointment rank. *REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE:*** The RES department is part of the Research and Information Services division. The position reports to the Assistant Dean for Research and Education Services.HSHSL organizational chart. At the supervisor's discretion, this position may allow for a hybrid telework arrangement. To be eligible, employees must live in one of the following states: Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia. To advance the development of a vibrant campus community, onsite engagement is highly encouraged. *STATUS:*This is a permanent status-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track library faculty position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the library's faculty. For more information see the University's "Criteria and Procedures Relating to the Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status for Library Faculty" *SALARY:*Minimum $89,000**commensurate with experience Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation allowance. *APPLICATION PROCESS:* /UMB and HSHSL are fully committed to championing diversity, equity, and active inclusion among faculty, staff, and the student body. Those who identify as members of historically underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply. /// /The position is anticipated to start during early 2025. Application reviews will begin*October 18, 2024.*//**/ /Include the following three documents as part of the application package:/// /1) //A curriculum vitae;/// /2) //Three references with the names, professional titles, relationships to applicant, and contact information, including email;/// /3) //A cover letter that describes applicant's interest in the position. The cover letter should also include a statement describing the candidate's experience and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion and how they would further the HSHSL and UMB's diversity and core values; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further the HSHSL and UMB's commitment to diversity./ *BENEFITS/TUITION REMISSION:*Generous benefits include choice of retirement, medical, and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal days, and 14 holidays. Regular employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the University System of Maryland. *ENVIRONMENT: * The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, M&T Stadium, the Hippodrome Theater, the Baltimore Convention Center, and the Inner Harbor. The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore is vibrant and diverse with access to a variety of communities, neighborhoods and cultural centers. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods and art collections, museums, theaters and symphony orchestras. The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States both in terms of physical space and collection size. With a record of innovative services and programs the HSHSL has been a leader both regionally and nationally in health sciences librarianship and education. The HSHSL employees 56 full time employees, including 25 faculty librarians. Opened in 1998, the library serves as a hub for collaboration and learning on the UMB campus. Since 1983, the HSHSL has been the home ofthe Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 1and is the current location of theNNLM Web Services Office. Learn moreabout the NNLMandcurrent initiatives and priority areas. The HSHSL serves the schools of dentistry, graduate studies, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work, and is open to other campus students including those from the school of law. The library supports approximately 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and interdisciplinary graduate studies programs. The university offers 97 doctoral, master's, baccalaureate and certificate programs. UMB is a 65-acre research and technology complex consisting of 57 buildings, including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital. Read more about UMB, including its mission, vision, and core values. UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRjobs@umaryland.edu. If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the application process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. For questions about ADA requests for reasonable accommodation, you may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. /The University of Maryland, Baltimore does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or age in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in UMB's programs and activities./ *Job:*Faculty *Organization*: Health Sciences & Human Services Library *Posting Date*: September 17, 2024 *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:* * Master's degree in library or information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program. * At least three years of experience as a liaison/subject specialist or comparable experience in an academic or research library. * Previous supervisory or management experience. * Strong customer service skills. * Experience providing professional mentorship and leading teams. * Experience working in and supporting the needs of diverse communities. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Record of scholarship, teaching and active membership in professional organizations. *PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:* * Experience applying problem-solving and critical thinking skills to resolve complex situations. * Evidence of increasing supervisory and leadership responsibilities. * Experience using health sciences resources (PubMed, Scopus), including for systematic reviews and other types of evidence synthesis.** * Experience teaching graduate and professional students, as well as knowledge of adult learning theory and health sciences professional education. * Familiarity in assessing service or programmatic needs and in leading change. **Job:** **Faculty* **Organization:** **Health Sciences & Human Services Library* **Title:** *Head, Research and Education Services* **Location:** *null* **Requisition ID:** *240001E3*