Research and Instruction Librarian / Medical & Health Sciences Job at The Chicago

Overview

The Chicago School is a leading nonprofit university dedicated to training professionals for careers that improve the health of individuals, organizations, and communities. The Library supports students across the United States and internationally with a digital-first approach and a physical presence on campus locations in Anaheim, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. The library offers a large collection of databases, eBooks, print materials, and a special collection of Tests and Measures, and serves as the organizational home for the Academic Support Center.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Director of Academic Engagement, the Research and Instruction Librarian for Medical & Health Sciences will provide and deliver instructional services and research expertise for the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM) and related programs as needed, while collaborating with colleagues across the Chicago School Library in delivering educational resources and services to the Chicago School community. The Research and Instruction Librarian makes forward-thinking contributions to learning-centered academic support programs, projects, and services that foster information literacy, scholarly communications, and research and digital opportunities.

Key Responsibilities of Position

• Develop and deliver a scaffolded instruction program strategically targeting evidence-based research-intensive courses, including embedded course instruction within the IllinoisCOM.
• Provide in-person and online instructional sessions on information and digital literacy, medical and health science resources and tools, and evidence-based research.
• Create and maintain user-friendly online learning objects such as research guides, video tutorials, and modules in the learning management system (LMS) that represent the latest best practices in pedagogy, universal design, and instructional design.
• Provide research consultations and other services to support scholarship and research activities of IllinoisCOM students and faculty.
• Promote library resources and services to students and faculty by participating in or developing outreach and programming, including orientations, workshops, webinars, and other programming initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with other librarians, faculty, researchers, and Academic Support Center staff to support interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Contribute to information literacy goals and assessment.
• Pursue professional development opportunities and maintain awareness of evolving trends and technologies in teaching and library and information science.
• Serve on University and department committees, task forces, and teams, and facilitate and participate in collaborative research projects and communities with faculty, students, and other librarians, internally and externally as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Environment / Work Week

Application Deadline and Target Start Date

For full consideration, please submit all application materials (CV or Resume, Cover Letter, and references) by October 17 , 2025 .

We are currently targeting a hire by date of January 1, 2026, for this position.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their typical responsibilities occasionally, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $68,000 to $72,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https : / / www.thechicagoschool.edu / career-opportunities /

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note : For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.

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