Medical Education & Instruction Librarian

Medical Education & Instruction Librarian

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The application packet should include a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three professional references, and a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the responsibilities and qualifications of the position. Please note that references will only be contacted with applicant’s prior consent.

Posting Number: F2669P

Working Title:

Medical Education & Instruction Librarian

Department: SOM-Student Support

Posting Type:
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible Under utilization

Salary:
Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements.

Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date: 03/04/2026

Job Closing Date:
Open until filled

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

Classification

Title:

Librarian AC

FLSA:
Faculty

Rank:
Open Rank

Contract Type:
Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status:
Non-Tenure Track

• An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or a terminal degree in a related field.

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience (post-MLS or in health sciences practice).
• Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian I, II, III, or IV.

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences or demonstrated interest in library research in the sciences.
• Evidence of meeting university standards in librarianship, teaching, scholarship, and service, in accordance with faculty standing.

• Knowledge in health information resources and services (e.g., Pub Med, Upto Date, Clinical Key).
• Background in working with health professional faculty, students, and/or clinicians.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective instruction sessions for individuals and groups in the classroom and/or clinical settings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional support materials in various formats or strong interest in doing so.
• Expertise in teaching evidence-based medicine topics, including the ability to develop and deliver educational programs that enhance information literacy and support evidence-based healthcare practices.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage and implement multiple projects and priorities, ensuring timely and successful completion of tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative planning and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively with teams to achieve goals.
• Proficiency with Lib Guides or similar tools for creating online research guides.
• Familiarity with citation management software.
• Understanding of the academic healthcare environment and the librarian’s role within it.

• Collaborate with the UGA SOM Library team to provide instruction for faculty, staff, and students on teaching, research, and learning information needs.
• Lead educational programs on information literacy, evidence-based healthcare, and curriculum-related activities in Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) for faculty and learners.
• Potential opportunities to serve as a faculty instructor for academic half days, teaching evidence-based information topics in collaboration with the UGA SOM Library team.
• Equip faculty and medical students with the tools to locate and organize relevant information for patient care and scholarly activities.
• Work collaboratively with medical faculty and students on their scholarly activities, including grant and manuscript submissions, and research consultations.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes related to information literacy and evidence-based practice competencies.
• Navigate technology needs, such as mobile applications and reliable, online health information platforms.
• Provide reference services via phone, email, and…