Instructor in Medical Information and Library Sciences

Posting Details:
Posting Number: FAC
00259PO25, Advertised

Title:

Open Rank
- Instructor in Medical Information and Library Sciences, Campus:
School of Medicine, Greenville, Department: SOMG Biomedical Sciences, Advertised Salary Range: $70,000-$95,000, Location of Vacancy:
Part/Full Time, Hours per Week: 37.5, Position Category:
Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months, Work County:
Greenville, Tenure Information:
Professional Track, Job Search Category:
Faculty.

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Instructor in Medical Information & Library Sciences. This role supports the medical education mission by enhancing health sciences education, research, and patient care through the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality health information and instruction. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, residents, students, and clinicians to promote evidence-based decision-making and scholarly activity.

This position is equally dedicated to Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), and will be a key contributor to residency training and medical student learning.

• Lead educational programs on information literacy, evidence-based healthcare, and curriculum-related activities in GME and UME.
• Coordinate instruction and information services for USC SOMG-sponsored residency programs.
• Assist faculty, residents, and students in preparing evidence for clinical review sessions (e.g., journal clubs, morbidity and mortality sessions).
• Provide instruction on locating and organizing information for patient care and scholarly activities.
• Collaborate with USC SOMG and Prisma Health library teams to support teaching, research, and learning.

• Support faculty, residents, and students in scholarly activities including grant and manuscript submissions and research consultations.
• Provide one-on-one literature search assistance and training for summer research students.
• Contribute to professional literature, evidence-based care, and participate in scholarly dissemination.

• Answer reference questions via phone, email, and remote access.
• Provide consultations and instruction both in person and virtually.
• Participate in working groups, campus programs, and committees.
• Engage professionally in local, regional, and national associations.
• Strategic planning and implementation of comprehensive library services, resources, and development of collections.
• Serve as liaison to vendors/publishers in managing and executing the automations, functionality, and reliability of library resources; work to resolve product issues, enhancements, and licensure requirements; and ensure resource platforms reflect emerging updates and technologies.
• Maintain flexibility and assume other duties as assigned.

• MLIS from an ALA-accredited program OR other graduate degree with relevant experience and current enrollment in a MLIS program.
• Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience (post-MLS or work experience in health sciences practice).
• Evidence of meeting university standards in librarianship, teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Knowledge of health information resources and services (e.g., Pub Med, Up To Date , Clinical Key).
• Experience working with health professional faculty, students, and/or clinicians.
• Ability to develop and deliver instruction both individually and in classroom/clinical settings.
• Familiarity with citation management software and Lib Guides or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities.

• Expertise in teaching evidence-based medicine topics and developing educational programs that support information literacy and evidence-based healthcare practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences or demonstrated interest in library research in the sciences.
• Experience designing instructional support materials in various formats.
• Understanding of the academic healthcare environment and the…