Hybrid Research & Writing Librarian — Interdisciplinary

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research & Writing Librarian

Position Type

Position Type Admin/Professional

Department

Department Academic and Library Services

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade MN9

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking an Research & Writing Librarian who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment. Support the success of future health professionals by providing expert research, information literacy, and scientific writing guidance through a unique role that bridges the University Library and Writing Center in a collaborative, interdisciplinary learning environment.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range: $55,259 – $63,486, commensurate with experience

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

The Research & Writing Librarian provides high-quality research, information, and instructional support to students, faculty, and staff within the medical university. This position is shared equally between the University Library (0.5 FTE ) and the Writing Center (0.5 FTE ), creating a unified, interdisciplinary approach to evidence-based research, information literacy, and scientific writing. The librarian collaborates closely with writing specialists, clinical faculty, instructional designers, and researchers to promote student success and strengthen scholarly and clinical communication skills across the institution.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Provide in-person and virtual reference support focused on evidence-based medicine, systematic searching, citation management, and biomedical information resources. Conduct advanced literature searches to support student projects, faculty research, quality improvement initiatives, and grant development.

Develop and deliver instruction sessions on database searching, research methodologies, information literacy, and scholarly communication. Collaborate with faculty to embed research skills into medical, nursing, and health sciences curricula.

Assist in evaluating and selecting biomedical databases, journals, and reference materials. Maintain research guides, tutorials, and online learning materials that support student and faculty research needs.

Provide instruction on citation management tools, data management principles, and publishing options.…