• Develop and lead a comprehensive assessment strategy for the Libraries, focused on user engagement, service quality, and resource utilization.
• Design and implement qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, usability testing, and data analytics.
• Collect, analyze, and visualize data to support evidence-based planning, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with library departments and university stakeholders to align assessment with institutional goals and accreditation requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to library staff on assessment practices and tools.
• Prepare reports and dashboards that communicate key findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay current on trends and best practices in library assessment, user experience, and higher education metrics.
• Participate in strategic planning, special projects, and committees as needed.

General:

• Fulfill faculty duties as outlined in the MUSC Faculty Handbook.
• Actively participate in academic life at MUSC, serve on library and university committees, and build collaborative relationships across campus.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to the field through presentations, publications, or service.

Required

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
• Demonstrated experience or training in assessment, data analysis, and user experience research.
• Proficiency with assessment tools and data visualization platforms (e.g., LibInsight, Tableau, Qualtrics, Excel, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an academic or health sciences library.
• Familiarity with UX methodologies and usability testing.
• Knowledge of library and higher education assessment standards, including accreditation processes.
• Experience managing assessment projects and presenting results to diverse audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Attributes

• Commitment to evidence-based planning and service delivery.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated initiative and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate complex data in accessible ways.

The University offers competitive benefits: 22 days’ vacation, 15 days sick leave, 13 holidays, hospitalization, major medical, surgical-medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance at up to 3 times one’s annual salary.  State and alternative retirement choices are also available.  For a summary of benefits, see: https://web.musc.edu/human-resources/university-hr/benefits

Faculty rank is open.

Salary is commensurate with education/experience. Hiring range $60,000 to $90,000 for candidate with required education and appropriate experience.

The MUSC Libraries are proud to serve one of the nation’s few stand-alone academic health science centers and the oldest medical school in the South. As a vital biomedical information resource and partner in the mission of the Medical University of South Carolina, the Libraries advance research, education, and patient care across the University and the state of South Carolina. We foster the creation of new knowledge, support the education of health professionals, promote lifelong learning, and ensure timely access to information for informed healthcare decisions—all while preserving the historical record of MUSC and the health professions in South Carolina.

Our team works in a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive environment where flexibility, innovation, and professional growth are highly valued. Faculty and staff are encouraged to embrace new responsibilities, develop new skills, and actively contribute to positive change. We also invest in our people through a robust professional development program that equips staff with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to thrive and bring their best selves to their work. With opportunities to collaborate through liaison librarianship, learning commons services, and community outreach initiatives, working at MUSC Libraries means building meaningful professional relationships with colleagues and diverse constituencies. 

The Libraries’ programs include a state-of-the-art learning commons, five computer classrooms, the Public Information and Community Outreach program, University Archives, and the Waring Historical Library. In addition, we are proud to serve as the headquarters for Region 2 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), offering programs, services, and dedicated support for NNLM members across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

By joining our team, you will become part of an organization deeply committed to innovation, collaboration, and engagement, ensuring an ever-expanding information environment that supports education, research, and clinical care. 

For additional information on the MUSC Libraries, please visit the Library's web site at http://www.library.musc.edu/

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Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state's only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy – and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2023, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding. Learn more about our academic programs. 

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned or governing interest), with approximately 2,700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development, more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2023, for the ninth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the Number 1 hospital in South Carolina. Learn more about our patient services. 

MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $5.9 billion. The nearly 26,000 MUSC family members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care. 

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. 

Review of applications will begin Oct 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Complete the application and submit a cover letter, resume/cv, and the contact information for three references. For more information and to apply, please go to  https://musc.career-pages.com/jobs/univ-assessment-librarian-library-charleston-south-carolina-united-states

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.   

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

For further information and clarification of this position please inquire to Ms. Shannon D. Jones via e-mail joneshan@musc.edu or telephone 843 792-8839