Employment

Thank you for visiting our employment page. The TMC Library is an equal opportunity employment institution, providing a challenging and rewarding work environment for our valued employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees. Benefits include health, vision, dental, life, short-and long-term disability insurance. Other benefits include an competitive retirement plan, an employee assistance program, paid holidays, flexible spending accounts and a monthly travel subsidy.

As a three-time recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility, the Library strives to be a leader in work-life balance. We offer flexible schedules, employee development opportunities, and wellness initiatives.

The TMC Library is a great place to work, and we look forward to receiving your application.

All vacancies listed on this page are currently open. If no opportunities are listed, please check back periodically for new opportunities.

Head of Research and Instruction

SUMMARY:

The Head of Research and Instruction leads a liaison program connecting the TMC Library with its Texas Medical Center members, ensuring superior library services, excellent customer service, and continuous satisfaction. The position will oversee the work of medical librarians integrated as active partners and collaborators into the teaching and research initiatives of the institutions of the Texas Medical Center. The Head of Research and Instruction ensures the Library occupies a visible and valued role on campus in an engagement-centered model of service.

DUTIES:

 Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate all departmental operations, including reference and knowledge synthesis services, and supervise a team of 8 librarians

• Ensure library service delivery meets contractual and accreditation requirements and targets, while meeting expectations
• Identify opportunities within existing user groups to proactively promote library services and deepen relationships
• Promote library services and resources through a variety of channels, including social media, through management of the monthly TMC Library e-Newsletter
• Provide leadership and expertise in the development and support of educational opportunities for members, including classes, orientations, consultations, and curriculum-based initiatives
• Assess member experience to ensure efficient and effective content discovery and access to professional services
• Manage and analyze department statistics, generated through Springshare, to generate reports to track and improve library services
• Serve as a member of appropriate Library and TMC-related committees
• Prepare, review, approve, and track departmental expenditures in line with approved budget
• Attend conferences, workshops, seminars, and classes to maintain knowledge of changing technologies and developments in library, health care, and information
• Plan staff development and continuing education opportunities for department personnel

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

1. Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program
2. Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in an academic health science library.
3. Experience supervising and mentoring medical library professionals, with a strong commitment to collaborative teamwork and effective communication.
4. Experience in and understanding student and faculty needs assessment and evaluation.
5. Demonstrated experience in library instruction and adult education.
6. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with user communities, including students, faculty, staff, researchers, colleagues, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated interest in the evolving landscape of academic libraries including a commitment to innovation, flexibility, and willingness to explore and adopt new technologies.
2. Strong service philosophy and commitment to collaboration and professional involvement.
3. Demonstrated skill in building relationships and coordinating projects with all levels of library staff.
4. Experience designing, developing, and implementing library services.
5. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for Head of Research and Instruction begins at $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

The TMC Library offers a complete benefits package which includes medical, dental, life and short/long-term disability insurance. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, the Library provides paid holidays, vacation accrual, and a retirement plan.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement consistent with Library policies.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Usual Environment – office, library
2. Remote Work – hybrid onsite/remote
3. Physical Requirements – standing, sitting, walking, some light lifting.

The HAM-TMC Library is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action institution, providing access to employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation, or disability.

To apply for our open positions, please send a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae:

Elizabeth Herrera, HR Manager
elizabeth.herrera@library.tmc.edu