Health Sciences Liaison Librarian

Gonzaga University; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gonzaga University seeks a Health Sciences Liaison Librarian for a fixed term, full-time position in the Foley Library. This role includes supporting the School of Health Sciences and collaborating with STEM resources, focusing on research and scholarly communication. Ideal candidates will possess an ALA-accredited Master's degree, exemplify commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and engage with faculty and students effectively.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social justice, diversity, and solidarity with marginalized communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research and communication in health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Cultivating relationships with faculty and students in health sciences.
• Providing instruction in information literacy and research skills.
• Active participation in library committee and professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Information literacy

Research data management

Inclusivity

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s Degree

Job description

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Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA seeks to fill a fixed term, full-time, 12- month position in the Foley Library for a liaison librarian with primary role to the School of Health Sciences and a secondary role in STEM. This position is a non-tenure track faculty at the rank of Lecturer-AT with possibility for advancement in rank. The position serves as liaison to the School of Health Sciences, as well as supporting and partnering with the STEM Liaison Librarian for collaboration and backup. In supporting the School of Health Sciences (https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-health-sciences), this liaison librarian provides research and scholarly communication support for faculty and students in the Gonzaga University programs of Nursing, Human Physiology, Public Health, and Doctoral Nursing Anesthesia, but also to the University of Washington School of Medicine-Gonzaga University Regional Health Partnership (https://www.gonzaga.edu/academics/health-partnership) and the WWAMI Regional Medical Education Program (https://www.uwmedicine.org/school-of-medicine/md-program/wwami).

This position will be responsible for cultivating a strong collaborative and consultative relationship with faculty and students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels through instruction, direct research consultation, collection development, and committee participation. The successful candidate will bring health science information and data literacy as well as familiarity with research and scholarly communication practices in the sciences to students and faculty. In addition, the librarian will serve as an academic advisor to a limited number of students in alignment with library practice and the Gonzaga University Faculty Handbook. Finally, professional and university service in the form of committee participation will be expected. As a non-tenure track position, this librarian will not have research or scholarship requirements though there is support for professional development or scholarly activity possible as a commitment to development across the library. As a member of the Foley Library faculty, this librarian will forward the library’s mission and values while actively contributing to the success of a diverse population of students. Though there is support for remote work as part of the regular schedule, Gonzaga University is committed to an on-campus experience. If hired, the candidate must be willing to relocate to the Spokane area.

For more information on our mission, please visit:https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement

Essential Functions:

Teaching- (Essential)

• Serves as liaison to and actively cultivates partnerships with faculty in the School of Health Sciences, the Gonzaga-University of Washington Regional Health Partnership, and the WWAMI Regional Medical Education Program across the realms of information literacy, scholarly communication, research data management, digital scholarship, or other related elements.
• Provides in person and online instruction on information literacy elements and complements programmatic expertise as the expert in the library discipline.
• Provides research consultations to students, faculty, and staff in various formats.
• Participates in the Virtual Reference shared support program of the AJCU libraries.
• Serves as an Academic Advisor to a set number of undergraduate students and collaborates with colleagues in the library and across campus to develop skills in academic advising.
• Contributes to the creation of a culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive environment in the library and contributes to library programs that support the academic needs of all students.
• Participates in a service role in the university as well as remaining connected and engaged professionally at a local, state, or national level.
• Partners with STEM Librarian as a Science Librarian duo for shared development, as well as coverage when they are out of library.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the library to achieve library-prioritized goals and meet the needs of the liaison areas.
• Actively supports the ongoing maintenance of a collection of resources that best fits the current needs of the School of Health Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree or the international equivalent (https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/employment/foreigncredentialing/forjobseekers) at the employment start date.

• Demonstrated commitment to issues of social justice, diversity, global engagement, and care for/solidarity with vulnerable and marginalized communities, in alignment with our University Mission (https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement).

• Demonstrated knowledge of research and scholarly communication needs as well as library and data resources and tools in the sciences, esp. health sciences.

• Demonstrated knowledge of informed and inclusive instructional practices both in person and online environments (e.g., face-to-face, online, flipped, HyFlex).

• Ability to effectively communicate in multiple media (oral, textual, visual, etc.) and utilize interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

• Willingness to continue developing professionally as a librarian, an educator, and an academic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working as a librarian in a health science setting.

• Experience working as an academic liaison librarian.

• Experience as an educator in online programs.

• Engagement with professional or scholarly associations in an active role.

• Experience with a range of scholarly communication processes (e.g., publishing, reviewing, editing, podcasting, blogging, video creation) and the considerations of them.

• Understanding of copyright law fundamentals and professional discourse regarding Fair Use and other contemporary considerations.

• Experience with research data management processes and tools.

Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit our website at: www.gonzaga.edu/jobs.

Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit the following required materials:

• A letter of application (cover letter)
• Graduate transcripts
• A written statement on experience promoting justice, diversity, global engagement, and care for/solidarity with vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references will be collected from advancing candidates during the interview process. References will be sent a link to upload a confidential letter of recommendation.

Please direct inquiries to Caitlin Bagley, chair of the search committee, [e-mail]. Position closes on Sunday July 13, 2025, at midnight, U.S. Pacific Time. For assistance with your online application, call Human Resources at 509.313.5996.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive, ecumenical mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status.

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