Head of Health Academic and Research Engagement

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ February 16th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is hiring a Head of Health Academic and Research Engagement. This role involves overseeing a team of liaison librarians supporting health sciences faculty, students, and researchers, providing leadership and direction for services aligned with the university's mission. The position requires managing daily operations, mentoring staff, fostering strategic partnerships, and coordinating innovative library services across multiple health disciplines.

Highlights

Oversee a department of liaison librarians and support staff serving health sciences schools including Dentistry, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Nursing.
Provide course-integrated instruction, curriculum support, educational programs, expert literature searching, and scholarly communication assistance.
Lead day-to-day operations, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with broader University Libraries and UNC campus strategic priorities.
Collaborate closely with other Health Sciences Library departments and campus partners such as IPEP, CHIP, NC TraCS, and SILS.
Requires an ALA-accredited MLS or relevant advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of related professional experience.
Experience in supervising and mentoring staff with strong communication and teamwork skills is essential.
Preferred qualifications include service design, evaluation, innovation, and knowledge management support for systematic reviews.
Must demonstrate ability to work effectively with diverse user communities and foster inclusive learning and research environments.
Full-time permanent position with 40 hours per week; may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement consistent with institutional policies.
Acts as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act and must participate in associated training and reporting.