Head of Health Academic and Research Engagement job at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC

Title: Head of Health Academic and Research Engagement Location: Chapel Hill United States hybrid Job Description: Working at the University Libraries puts you at the reputed company heart of the nation's oldest state university. With an enduring commitment to the people of North Carolina, UNC-Chapel Hill is the number 4 ranked public university in the country and the 10th-ranked university for federal research funding. At the University Libraries, you are part of a welcoming, inclusive, open library community that advances research, teaching, healing and creativity on reputed company and far beyond. Here, we strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration, where vision and innovation can flourish. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The University Libraries aspires to set reputed company for public university research libraries in the digital age. 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The Head of Health Academic, and Research Engagement (HARE) will provide vision, direction, and coordination for existing and future services designed to advance the mission of our partners at UNC. The Health Academic, and Research Engagement (HARE) team at HSL includes up to 7 health sciences librarians and 2 part-time graduate assistants who support and partner with the Adams School of Dentistry, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and UNC School of Nursing. Liaison librarians provide course- and curriculum-integrated instruction; curriculum-planning support; educational programs and workshops; and expert literature searching. Staff also support and partner on research with health affairs faculty and reputed company and support scholarly communications. 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