Medical Education & Instruction Librarian

Position Summary

Medical Education & Instruction Librarian enhances health sciences education, research, and patient care at the University of Georgia School of Medicine (UGA SOM). This full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty role focuses on sustaining the new UGA School of Medicine’s medical educational mission through the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of quality health instruction and information. The Medical Education & Instruction Librarian plays a crucial role in improving healthcare education and patient care by equipping faculty and students with the knowledge and skills to find and evaluate evidence‑based information for clinical decision‑making, research, and professional development.

This faculty member serves as a member of the UGA SOM Library team. The Medical Education & Instruction Librarian supports the School of Medicine’s mission to educate excellent physicians while demonstrating the core values of curiosity, teamwork, and commitment to excellence through innovative information resources and a welcoming library environment that fosters lifelong learning and the development of Georgia's healthcare workforce.

• 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 remote access.
• Provide consultations, assistance, and instruction both in…