Research Librarian for Health Sciences Education & Engagement

Position overview

Salary range: 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

Application Window

Open date: May 4, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Research Librarian for Health Sciences Education & Engagement (HSE&E)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction:
  • 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
  • Contributes to the Libraries' broader information literacy initiatives as a member of the Department of Education and Outreach
• Research support:
  • Supports the research needs of faculty, students, and researchers within health sciences and assigned areas
  • Develops and maintains content, including research guides, to facilitate discovery of research resources
  • Contributes to the Libraries' evidence synthesis and systematic review service
• Outreach and engagement:
  • Engages with faculty, students, and researchers in the College of Health Sciences
  • 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
  • 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