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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville (USC SOMG) 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.

Job Duties

Teaching – 20%
· 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.

Research – 40%
· 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.

Service – 40%
· 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.
· Serves as liaison to vendors/publishers in managing and executing the automations, functionality, and reliability of library resources; works 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.
Required Education and Experience
· 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., PubMed, UpToDate, ClinicalKey).
· 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 LibGuides or similar tools.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills and collaborative problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
· 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 library’s role within it.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently.