Description
The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks a creative, knowledgeable, and user-oriented Research Librarian for Health Sciences Education and Engagement (HSE&E) to join our collaborative team. This full-time librarian position is a key member of the 4-5 member Libraries’ Health Sciences team, leading the Libraries’ education programming with the School of Medicine. Research Librarian for HSE&E also provides research support, participates in the Libraries’ evidence synthesis and systematic review service, and serves as a liaison to one or more academic departments, including the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. As a member of the Department of Education and Outreach, the Research Librarian for HSE&E will also engage with broader library initiatives related to information literacy and student outreach. This position is based in Irvine but will require occasional travel to the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.
The UC Irvine Libraries are fully committed to inclusive excellence, and we encourage applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Please feel free to include relevant information in any of your application materials.
Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
At the heart of the University of California, Irvine’s academic community, the UC Irvine Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty, and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment is described in our Diversity Statement and Plan. UC Irvine Libraries received the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, a leader in advancing best practices in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in higher education.
The Libraries’ physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library (located at the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA).
The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles and located on the homelands of the Acjachemen and Tongva peoples, https://diversity.lib.uci.edu/land-acknowledgement. Founded in 1965, UC Irvine has over 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 1,800 faculty and staff. Nearly 67% of UC Irvine students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. Over 50% of UC Irvine’s bachelor’s degrees are awarded to first generation college students. The University is committed to serving students from all backgrounds as demonstrated by UC Irvine’s Black Thriving Initiative and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), https://www.admissions.uci.edu/discover/why-uci/diversity.php. The New York Times ranks UC Irvine as the #1 college doing the most for the American Dream, and U.S. News and Report ranks UC Irvine among the top ten public universities in the nation. The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California pay scales. Appointment is anticipated to be at the Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian rank with a salary of $72,224-$102,121. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See Table for Represented Librarians at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ntD6oW0-Ceeuk0qK7MPOZt8ydzYuOBB8/view.
Librarians at UCI are academic appointees. Non-managerial librarians are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This is a represented position.
Applications received by June 1, 2026, will receive first consideration. Apply via UCI AP Recruit at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10141
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
This position description is listed on the UC Irvine Libraries website at https://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries-experience/academic-staff-positions with links to additional websites featuring campus and community information.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Instruction:
o Collaborates with the School of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science to develop, implement, and coordinate the Libraries’ instruction programming in classroom-based, clinic-based, and virtual environments
o Contributes to the Libraries’ broader information literacy initiatives as a member of the Department of Education and Outreach
Research support:
o Supports the research needs of faculty, students, and researchers within health sciences and assigned areas
o Develops and maintains content, including research guides, to facilitate discovery of research resources
o Contributes to the Libraries’ evidence synthesis and systematic review service
Outreach and engagement:
o Engages with faculty, students, and researchers in the College of Health Sciences
o Collaborates with the Libraries’ health sciences team and colleagues at the Grunigen Medical Library to implement outreach initiatives at the UC Irvine Medical Center and other UCI Health locations
o Participates in general student outreach and engagement programming
Analyzes trends and manages resources and collections to support research, teaching, scholarly communications, and publishing in assigned areas
Contributes to library-wide teams and initiatives supporting the strategic goals of UC Irvine Libraries, serves on relevant committees, and participates in relevant professional organizations
Other duties as assigned, including permanent or interim subject liaison responsibilities depending on interests, background, and library needs.
Qualifications
Required
Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience
Demonstrated teaching experience in a library or in higher education
Knowledge of information literacy frameworks and evidence-based medicine principles in health science disciplines
Demonstrated knowledge of research databases and search strategies in the health sciences
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment
Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion
Preferred
Educational background in the health sciences
Experience supporting health science-related subjects in an academic library
Demonstrated experience supporting evidence synthesis or systematic reviews
Demonstrated ability to develop accessible online curricular materials, such as guides, tutorials, videos, or other materials to support self-directed learning
