UAMS Library Associate DirectorFaculty

Closing Date:

08/31/2026RegularDay Shift (United States of America)NoUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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UAMS is the largest academic health sciences center in Arkansas. The Library supports the education clinical research and outreach activities of six colleges (Graduate School Health Professions Medicine Nursing Pharmacy and Public Health) a comprehensive medical center and several institutes of excellence. It also provides support to the rest of the state through regional centers. This non-tenured faculty position reports to the UAMS Library Director and works in a team-oriented environment. This is an on-site non-telework position.

• ALA-accredited masters degree in library/information science.

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in an academic and/or health sciences library.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to be flexible and creative in response to changing needs and priorities.

• Adept at collaborating with a broad range of faculty staff and students.

• Demonstrated commitment to embracing diverse backgrounds values and points of view and supporting an inclusive educational and employment environment.

• Strong understanding of academic library standards policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education and/or experience in life sciences.

• Knowledge of health sciences information resources to support medical education scholarship and patient care.

• Strong user-focused public services orientation.

• Familiarity with electronic resource licensing library management systems and related technologies.

• Experience with applications that support or enhance online learning environments (e.g. LibGuides).

Responsibilities:

• Manages and coordinates the daily operations of the libraries resources facilities and services.

• Supervises staff members in Access Services Interlibrary Loan and IT support.

• Serves as acting director in the directors absence.

• Coordinates the format review and processing of dissertations and interacts with the graduate school colleges and registrars office.

• Provides support for the virtual bookstore by assisting faculty/students with book adoptions while serving as a liaison with the registrars office.

• Collaborates and provides support to the Education and Research Services team to ensure a positive user experience with electronic resources ILS and link resolver.

• Assists in the assessment and development of long-range planning for resources and services.

• Participates in the development and review of library policies and procedures.

• Aids branding marketing and promotion of library services and programs.

• Coordinates the collection and reporting of library statistics to regional and national agencies.

• Commitment to continuing professional development scholarly activity and professional service.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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