Description:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Libraries seeks a creative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented professional for the position of STEM Librarian and liaison to the departments of Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Reporting to the Head of the Mervyn H. Sterne Library Department of Research and Learning, the person in this position will provide research, instruction, and outreach services for those four departments. The librarian will work closely with the STEM Librarian for Engineering and Chemistry.
This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenured track faculty position. This position will be based in the Mervyn H. Sterne Library at UAB. Sterne Library supports teaching, learning, and research in the arts and humanities, business, education, engineering, natural sciences and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences.
Required duties include:
- Serving as liaison to the departments of Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
- Working collaboratively with STEM faculty to support teaching and learning through instruction/lab sessions, workshops, and consultations in traditional or online formats based on curricular needs and feedback.
- Establishing and maintaining regular and frequent contact with the academic units assigned.
- Creating online and print tools to support student learning and effective use of resources.
- Working with the Education Librarian to participate in science and applied science outreach programs on campus and in local communities.
- Providing reference and research assistance to library patrons through multiple modes of delivery, including scheduled chat shifts.
- Actively participating in the campus community, including serving on library and university committees.
- Involvement in local, state, regional, national, or international professional or scholarly associations.
- Performing other duties and special projects as assigned, depending on additional expertise, interests, and the needs of the libraries.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in library science from a school accredited by the American Library Association or academic credentials appropriate to the position.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
- Commitment to all patrons in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s or other advanced degree in a STEM field.
- An undergraduate degree, formal coursework, or demonstrated interest in a STEM field.
- 1-2 years of relevant library experience (may include internships or other library work).
- Knowledge of reference, instruction, collection development, and outreach services in an academic library setting.
- Knowledge of STEM resources, services, and trends.
- Experience with citation management software such as EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero.
- Familiarity with applying emerging technologies for information and instructional services, including the Springshare suite and Canvas LMS.
Early career librarians and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Review of candidates will begin on November 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Applications, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references, should be submitted to: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/28553
UAB Libraries are committed to advancing equitable access to information, intellectual freedom, and the public good for the UAB community and the community at large. We recognize our social responsibility to advocate for and educate all users.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
About the University of Alabama at Birmingham Libraries
The UAB Libraries encompass Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, Mervyn H. Sterne Library, J. Ellis Sparks Medical Library, Reynolds Finley Historical Library, Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences and the UAB Archives. The UAB Libraries are dedicated to developing high-quality programming in information literacy, emerging technologies, scholarly communication, digitization, and digital scholarship. To learn more about the UAB Libraries, visit https://library.uab.edu.
About the University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a world-class research university and academic health system committed to understanding and improving the human experience. The university has many nationally recognized academic programs, with 17 UAB graduate and specialty programs earning the distinction of ranking in the top 20 of their peer disciplines in the 2026 U.S. News Best Graduate School Rankings.
To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham, visit http://www.uab.edu.
About Birmingham, Alabama
Known as The Magic City, Birmingham, Alabama, boasts one of the lowest costs of living and highest amount of green space per capita of any comparably sized city. A city with a complex history, Birmingham aims to become the most robust and inclusive technology hub in the southeast. The City of Birmingham supports initiatives aimed at developing a model inclusive and resilient economy. The city’s Birmingham Promise program offers scholarships to help pay for college tuition and fees in Alabama public colleges for graduates of Birmingham Public Schools. For more information on living and working in Birmingham, Alabama, visit the Jefferson County website: https://www.jccal.org.
