Vice Dean for Educational Affairs

Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees and

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries invites applications for the Systematic Review Librarian. This 48-week tenure-line faculty role reports to the Associate Director of HHSL and leads the Systematic Review Service in partnership with Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S.

Hershey Medical Center researchers. It provides reference services and acts as a faculty liaison to clinical departments, Nursing Education, and the Physician's Assistant Program, while supporting teaching and

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience in collaborative research and systematic review expert searcher training.
• Familiarity with PRISMA/JBI and Rayyan/Covidence.
• Experience as a liaison librarian providing instruction, reference, and research support.
• Strong knowledge of print and digital information resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Libraries Systematic Review Service.
• Serve as the primary librarian for advanced information synthesis projects with Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center researchers.
• Provide reference services and function as a faculty departmental liaison to clinical departments, Nursing Education, and the Physician's Assistant Program.

Skills

Collaborative research

Liaison librarian

Instruction and reference

Interpersonal skills

Independent and team work

Education

MLS degree

Tools

Rayyan

Covidence

PRISMA/JBI

Job description

Systematic Review Librarian

Position Specifcs

The Pennsylvania State University Libraries seeks applications for the position of Systematic Review Librarian. This is a 48-week tenure-line faculty position reporting to the Associate Director of the Harrell Health Sciences Library (HHSL). The Librarian for Systematic Review is responsible for the management of the Libraries Systematic Review Service and is the primary librarian for conducting advanced information synthesis projects in partnership with Penn State College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center researchers. This position provides reference services and functions as a faculty departmental liaison to several clinical departments as well as Nursing Education and the Physician's Assistant Program.

Required Qualifications

• An MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent/advanced degree in relevant academic disciplines);
• Experience in collaborative research, systematic review expert searcher training;
• Familiarity with PRISMA/JBI and systematic review software (Rayyan, Covidence, etc.);
• Experience as a liaison librarian providing instruction, reference, and research support;
• Strong knowledge of print and digital information resources;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a research team; and
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in a health sciences library;
• Experience in course integrated library instruction;
• Demonstrated experience with current technologies such as online meeting systems, Open Science workflows, project management tools, Microsoft products and specialized library research software.

The successful candidate may be hired at the rank of Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian. Candidate for the rank of Assistant Librarian should possess a graduate degree in library or information studies or other or equivalent/advanced degree in relevant academic disciplines; must have demonstrated potential ability as a librarian; and must show promise of growth in research and service. Candidate for the rank of Associate Librarian should possess the same qualifications as the Assistant Librarian, and further demonstrate excellence in librarianship, show evidence of an established reputation in research, and have a strong record of service to the University and the profession. More information can be found in the Guideline for Promotion and Tenure Criteria: https://libraries.psu.edu/policies/ul-acg07.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with a candidate's qualifications, education, and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits program, generous paid time off, and tuition discount for employees and eligible family members. In addition, faculty in the University Libraries are afforded funds for professional development travel annually.

The University expects full-time faculty to participate fully in their university workspace or on-campus intellectual and educational community, and generally does not permit remote work arrangements.

College Of Medicine/Hershey Environment

Penn State College of Medicine confers the Doctor of Medicine degree and the Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree, and in conjunction with Penn State's Graduate School, offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in anatomy, bioinformatics and genomics, biomedical sciences, biostatistics, epidemiology, and neuroscience as well as Public Health. The College of Medicine also offers Master of Science degrees in anatomy, laboratory animal medicine, public health sciences, homeland security - public health preparedness, and neuroscience.

The Penn State Hershey campus is located in Hershey, PA, a suburban community approximately twelve miles from Harrisburg, the state capital. The fourth-largest employer in Central Pennsylvania, Penn State Health and the Penn State College of Medicine provide jobs for more than 10,000+ area residents. For more information, see Culture & Community Resources. Hershey Foods Corporation, also headquartered in Hershey, is Central Pennsylvania's second-largest industry. Hershey is within a 3-hour drive of New York, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia.

Background Checks / Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)

EEO Is The Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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Campus Security Crime Statistics

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