Open Rank of Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center

The Scholarly Communications Librarian will enhance the visibility and impact of scholarly research.  This role primarily involves leading initiatives on scholarly communication, advocating for ethical publishing practices, recommending technological solutions, and working closely with HSLIC team members to integrate and elevate research services.  The ideal candidate will bring expertise in scholarly communication tools, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and possess a strong analytical ability to navigate and influence the scholarly publishing landscape.  This position offers the opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment that values innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible faculty position with a primary appointment in HSLIC.  The UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of benefits, go to: https://hr.unm.edu/benefits

Appointment is posted as open rank, to be determined based on qualifications. Salary range: $76,267.00 - $80,281.05.

Responsibilities:

• Leads, develops, and implements comprehensive scholarly communication strategies that enhance the visibility and accessibility of research outputs.

• Develops and leads educational opportunities for the UNM Health Sciences Center on scholarly communication topics such as publishing strategies, copyright and the use of digital tools in scholarly workflows.

• Manages the institutional repository (IR) for the UNM Health Sciences Center (HSC), ensuring the preservation, discoverability, and accessibility of scholarly, educational, and research outputs from across the HSC.

• Collaborates with HSLIC and UNM Libraries colleagues to support the overall development, coordination, and governance of the institutional repository for the University of New Mexico.

• Evaluates and recommends technological solutions and infrastructure improvements that support the management and sharing of research outputs openly and effectively.

• Participates in and supports research impact initiatives to help UNM Health Sciences Center faculty discover, track and communicate the impact of various research outputs, including scholarly articles and shared data.

• Provides consultations and training for best practices in tracking and communicating the impact of research, such as use of ORCID and other impact metrics tools.

• Actively participates in relevant committees and working groups within and beyond the institution to advocate for open science, open access, open data, and open educational resources.

• Collaborates with the Resource Management Librarian to explore and evaluate open access publishing models such as transformative/read and publish agreements in alignment with institutional goals and researcher needs.

• Initiates and maintains strong partnerships with academic departments, research centers, and other campus units.

• Stays informed of national and international scholarly communications trends, policy changes, and academic research in scholarly publishing, ensuring that HSLIC colleagues and users are updated on the latest developments.

• Participates in faculty activities including librarianship, education, research, publishing, presenting at professional conferences, and providing service.

• Other duties may also be assigned.

About the Library: our mission is to advance health and health equity as New Mexico’s only publicly accessible health sciences library.  We empower evidence-based health care, intellectual discovery, lifelong learning, and engagement with our diverse communities by providing high quality and unique collections; integrated education and programs; and innovative, inclusive spaces.  HSLIC serves the UNM School of Medicine, including its Health Professions programs; undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Population Health; the UNM Hospitals and Health System; and the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We commit to equity, inclusion, justice, anti-racism, and accessibility.  We embrace people of all backgrounds and seek to foster a culture where everyone is welcome and historically marginalized voices are heard.  All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

About UNM & the Health Sciences Center (HSC):  UNM is an R1 Top Tier Research, Hispanic-Serving, institution!  We have a gold rating as a military friendly school, recognized as a first-gen forward institution, and enroll the highest percentage of American Indian Students relative to our R1 peers. Learn more about UNM here.

The Health Sciences Center’s mission is to continuously improve health and health equity in New Mexico, with a strong emphasis on partnerships with communities and community-wide solutions.  The UNM HSC has earned a national and international reputation for its integrated education, patient care, research, and partnership initiatives which address the unique healthcare needs of New Mexico's urban and rural populations.

About the State and City:  New Mexico (The Land of Enchantment) offers over 200 days of sunshine, a rich set of cultures and histories, outstanding recreational opportunities year-round, and is home to world class skiing, hiking, biking, climbing, arts, and cuisine.  At more than a mile-high elevation, this high desert environment provides beautiful sunny days but also the variety of all four seasons.  The State of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with nineteen Pueblos, three Apache tribes, and the Navajo Nation.

The city of Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico with roughly 900,000 people in the city and surrounding areas.  Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture. From the magnificent mesas to the west, past the banks of the historic Rio Grande to the Sandia Mountains to the east, Albuquerque is a blend of culture and cuisine, styles and stories, people, pursuits and panoramas.

Required/Minimum:

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited (or foreign equivalent) program.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communication practices and supporting technologies.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of scholarly communication initiatives, including areas such as open access publishing, institutional repositories, or research impact.
• Knowledge of digital tools and platforms that support scholarly communication (e.g., ORCID, repository software, impact metrics tools).
  
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and departments, building relationships with faculty, researchers, and librarians to support shared goals.
  
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex topics into engaging, user-friendly content through workshops, consultations, presentations, or written guides/instructions.
  
• Evidence of interest and readiness to engage in librarianship, education, research, and service in alignment with faculty expectations at the University of New Mexico. Examples may include prior teaching, presentations, publications, participation in research projects, or other scholarly and professional activities.
  
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
  

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants must provide:

• CV
• Cover Letter addressing how you meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications.
• Professional writing sample - Please submit a recent writing sample that reflects your scholarly or academic work relevant to the position. This may include, for example, a published article, manuscript in progress, conference paper, class paper, or other type of project report. If the writing sample is part of a collaborative project, the applicant must be listed as the first author and should briefly describe their contributions.
• Contact information for three Professional References.

Finalists for this position should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. For further information, please contact David Lucero at (505) 272-0634, hslic-hr@salud.unm.edu

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.