Posted August 18, 2026
Unit Assistant Director - Reference Librarian AMA
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Full Time
Reference: 43173BR
Position Description
Are you a library leader passionate about empowering health professionals to pioneer breakthroughs in medicine, nursing, and beyond? We are seeking a dynamic Unit Assistant Director - Reference Librarian who assists the Unit Associate Director and the Executive Director of Libraries in the library's overall operations and provides leadership to staff. This role isn't just about the management of a campus library - it's about curating a launchpad for evidence-based discoveries, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and bridging cutting-edge resources with the diverse communities of rural West Texas.
Department
Library Ama
Major/Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area plus four years of progressively responsible supervisory experience OR a combination of education and/or years of progressively responsible supervisory experience to equal a minimum of 8 years.
Preferred Qualifications
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Are you a library leader passionate about empowering health professionals to pioneer breakthroughs in medicine, nursing, and beyond? We are seeking a dynamic Unit Assistant Director - Reference Librarian who assists the Unit Associate Director and the Executive Director of Libraries in the library's overall operations and provides leadership to staff. This role isn't just about the management of a campus library - it's about curating a launchpad for evidence-based discoveries, fostering interprofessional collaboration, and bridging cutting-edge resources with the diverse communities of rural West Texas.
Department
Library Ama
Major/Essential Functions
- Assists Unit Associate Director and Executive Director of Libraries in administration of library services.
- Manages public services staff and resources as required for daily library operation.
- Executes duties required for reference librarianship and public services, namely answering patron questions, supporting institutional outreach, serving as a liaison to select clinical and academic departments.
- Actively participates in research projects and embedded instruction as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related area plus four years of progressively responsible supervisory experience OR a combination of education and/or years of progressively responsible supervisory experience to equal a minimum of 8 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree from an American Library Association accredited institution.
- At least three years of experience in a health sciences library environment, with a preferred two years of supervisory experience.
- Skilled in research strategy and health informatics database searching.
- Public speaking and presentation skills.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
