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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The at seeks a Data Services and Education Librarian to provide robust research data-related services for UMB faculty, staff, and students. This public services position advances the HSHSL's efforts to provide support to researchers throughout the research data lifecycle, fosters data literacy, and promotes open science practices. The Data Services Librarian is a member of an exceptional team responsible for advancing the HSHSL's research support and educational goals. The HSHSL serves UMB's schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work, and graduate studies.
As a member of the Data and Bioinformatics Services Department, the Data Services Librarian provides expert consultation, instruction, and support in areas including research data management, access, visualization, and sharing. The librarian also collaborates with faculty and staff within the HSHSL and with partners throughout the University.
UMB and the HSHSL are deeply committed to building a community of excellence by embracing our . The HSHSL welcomes applications from all backgrounds including underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups and other candidates invested in creating and enriching an inclusive environment through their work and interactions. Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with faculty, students, and staff on a range of data-related topics.
• Develops and leads instruction on discovery, management, visualization, and sharing of research data.
• Promotes HSHSL-supported data resources and tools, such as the
• Engages with University partners to integrate research data services into academic programs and administrative units.
• Provides support for the and .
• Collaborates on research and educational programs and grant-funded projects.
• Develops inclusive and equitable working relationships with HSHSL colleagues and with UMB students, faculty, and staff.
• Engages actively in committees within the HSHSL, the University, and professional organizations.
• Engages in professional development, service, and publication/presentation opportunities.

REPORTING/WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is located within the Research and Information Services (RIS) division and reports to the Head of Data and Bioinformatics Services.
UMB and HSHSL support flexible work environments and the development of a vibrant university campus community. Onsite engagement is highly encouraged by leadership. This position allows for hybrid telework arrangements.
STATUS:
This is a permanent status-eligible, full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the Library's faculty. For more information, see the University's " ".
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Best consideration will be given to completed applications received by August 31, 2026.
Include the following three documents as part of the application package:
1. A curriculum vitae;
2. A cover letter that describes your interest in the position. The cover letter should also include a statement describing your experience with and commitment to UMB's core values and how your work will further UMB and the HSHSL's commitment to the core values;
3. Three references with the names, professional titles, relationships to applicant, and contact information, including email.
Online Information Session
The HSHSL is hosting a virtual information session for interested applicants. Please consider joining the session to learn more about the position. Meet the supervisor, Amy Yarnell, who will answer questions about the position.
Join HSHSL's info session via Zoom:

• Thursday, August 13, 2026: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Standard Time

To attend a session, please complete the to receive a Zoom link prior to the session.
SALARY: $62,500 minimum, commensurate with experience. Other compensation associated with this position may include a relocation allowance.
ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Maryland, Baltimore campus is located in downtown Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, M&T Stadium, the Hippodrome Theater, the Baltimore Convention Center, and the Inner Harbor. The largest city in Maryland, Baltimore is vibrant and diverse with access to a variety of communities, neighborhoods, and cultural centers. Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great neighborhoods and art collections, museums, theaters, and music venues.
The HSHSL is one of the largest health sciences libraries in the United States, both in terms of physical space and collection size. With a record of innovative services and programs, the HSHSL has been a leader both regionally and nationally in health sciences librarianship and education. The HSHSL employs 56 full-time employees, including 25 faculty librarians. Opened in 1998, the library serves as a hub for collaboration and learning on the UMB campus. Since 1983, the HSHSL has been the home of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 1 and is the current location of the NNLM Web Services Office.
The HSHSL serves the schools of dentistry, graduate studies, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work, and is open to other campus students including those from the school of law. The library supports approximately 6,700 students in six nationally ranked professional schools and interdisciplinary graduate studies programs. The University offers 97 doctoral, master's, baccalaureate, and certificate programs. UMB is a 65-acre research and technology complex consisting of 57 buildings, including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital. , including its mission, vision, and core values.
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
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Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.

• Knowledge of the research data lifecycle and data management and sharing best practices.

• Experience providing instruction.

• Demonstrated strong service orientation and skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Interest in becoming proficient with tools such as Excel, R, Python, SAS, SPSS, or STATA.

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in an academic, research, or health sciences library.

• Familiarity with data repositories and public data sets.

• Familiarity with data curation and preservation practices.

• Experience using a variety of data analysis, visualization, and mapping tools.

• Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative research and data analysis.

• Experience providing instruction to a range of audiences, including faculty and students.

• Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.