Texas Tech University is hiring: Associate Librarian - Research Impact in Lubboc

Position

Associate Librarian - Research Impact

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Overview

Library

Major/Essential Functions: The University Libraries invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, Associate Librarian to begin November 1, 2025. The Librarian is responsible for spearheading the development, advancement, and implementation of a dynamic array of services focused on scholarly output, research impact, and bibliometrics for the TTU community. This role involves close collaboration with university offices and the library to create and promote innovative services that amplify research impact. The incumbent provides tailored coaching and personalized support to TTU faculty and students throughout the research lifecycle, empowering them to achieve greater success. By working closely with faculty, the librarian enhances the visibility, influence, and triumph of their research through strategic publication approaches, utilization of cutting-edge research support systems, and insightful bibliometric analysis. This is a pivotal role in propelling the institution\'s research mission forward by equipping faculty with essential tools, skills, and knowledge to thrive in today\'s competitive research landscape.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and resources to assist faculty in measuring and communicating the impact of their research, including bibliometrics, altmetrics, and other assessment methods.
• Provide tailored guidance on citation metrics, journal rankings, and other quantitative measures of research impact to help faculty publish strategically and increase visibility.
• Offer workshops and training on emerging research technologies, digital scholarship platforms, and research management systems.
• Assist faculty in navigating scholarly databases to conduct literature reviews and identify relevant sources.
• Facilitate connections between faculty and library services that support research and build campus-wide relationships with research impact services.
• Provide ongoing support to navigate the academic publishing landscape, develop publication strategies, and promote open scholarship practices.
• Collect and analyze data on the use and effectiveness of research impact services, providing regular reports to stakeholders.
• Present workshops on measuring individual academic footprint and publishing strategies; create resources addressing common research challenges.
• Conduct one-on-one consultations with faculty to identify research goals and tailor strategies to increase productivity, visibility, and impact.
• Stay informed on trends in scholarly communication, open science, and library technologies to deliver timely support.

Qualifications

Faculty Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master\'s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS)
• Three years of experience in research support services, academic librarianship, or a related role involving bibliometric analysis, research impact assessment, or scholarly communication.
• Published one peer-reviewed publication in the last 3 to 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in academic librarianship or research support, including knowledge of the academic research landscape, publication processes, and research metrics.
• Familiarity with bibliometrics, altmetrics, and tools like Academic Analytics, Web of Science, Scopus, SciVal, and Google Scholar, as well as research impact assessment methods.
• Knowledge or experience with grant writing, securing research funding, and understanding quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Knowledge of researcher identification systems (e.g., ORCID) and scholarly communications trends, including copyright and academic publishing practices.
• Strong communication, presentation, teaching, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work across diverse disciplines.
• Knowledge or experience with data management, statistical analysis, and bibliometric datasets.
• Ability to plan and deliver training sessions and workshops effectively.
• Demonstrated use of information resources and tools to support research.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications
• List of references

The application deadline is October 15, 2025.

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time

Pay Basis: Monthly

Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan.

Travel Required: Up to 50%

Schedule Details: Mon-Fri, 8-5

Grant Funded? No

Job Group: Library

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.