Assistant Professor Library

Des Moines University College of Health Sciences (CHS); Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer contribution towards medical plan

Retirement match

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A prominent health sciences institution in West Des Moines seeks an Instruction and Reference Librarian. This role supports future healthcare professionals by delivering curriculum-integrated instruction and providing high-impact reference support. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in library science and possess teaching experience in health sciences. The position offers competitive pay starting in the mid-$60,000 range, generous employer contributions towards benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution required.
• Minimum one year of teaching experience in a health sciences or higher education library setting.
• Experience working and teaching in a graduate-level health sciences library preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction in health sciences.
• Provide expert reference and research consultation.
• Develop digital learning tools and lead workshops.

Skills

Teaching experience

Evidence-based practice

Information literacy

Reference assistance

Research consultation

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Tools

Integrated library systems

Bibliographic management tools

Presentation/video creation technologies

Job description

Instruction and Reference Librarian

Apply now Job no: 492992
Work type: FT
Location: West Des Moines
Categories: Faculty
Department: Center for Educational Enhancement
Status: Exempt

Join a dynamic academic health sciences environment where your expertise directly supports the success of future healthcare professionals. In this role, you will advance teaching and learning by delivering curriculum-integrated instruction, promoting evidence-based practice, and providing high-impact reference and research support. You’ll collaborate closely with faculty, clinicians, researchers, and students across a range of health disciplines, contributing meaningfully to both academic and clinical excellence. As a non-tenure track faculty member, you will play an active role in teaching, service, and scholarly activity, helping to shape an innovative and collaborative educational experience.

What you’ll do

• Design and deliver curriculum-integrated instruction in evidence-based practice and health sciences information literacy across multiple learning formats.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to develop competency-aligned learning experiences and interprofessional education initiatives.
• Provide expert reference, research consultation, and literature search support to advance education, research, and patient care.
• Develop digital learning tools and lead workshops to enhance teaching, learning, and research effectiveness.
• Contribute to scholarly activity, institutional service, and strategic initiatives, including committees, professional organizations, and program development.

What we are looking for

• Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited institution required.
• Minimum one year of teaching experience in a health sciences or higher education library setting, with demonstrated ability to clearly communicate information literacy skills and concepts, required; 2 or more years preferred.
• Experience working and teaching in a graduate-level health sciences library preferred.
• Minimum one year of reference assistance experience in a health sciences or higher education library setting required; 2 or more years preferred.
• Experience with integrated library systems, Springshare platform, bibliographic management tools, and presentation/video creation technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with Evidence-Based Medicine/Practice (EBM/EBP) models preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices in information literacy education, reference assistance services, and collection management and development.
• Experience using biomedical and interdisciplinary resources such as PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Scopus preferred.

Total Rewards

DMU offers competitive salaries. For this position, the anticipated starting salary is in the mid- to upper-$60,000 range, with the final offer determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

About

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs. Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information and other characteristics protected by law ("protected class"). For more information view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

The university is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 515-271-1484 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Position Description

Advertised: 18 Mar 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled