ID: 26-1201 Location: Metro Vancouver, BC

SFU invites applications for an innovative, experienced library leader to serve as inaugural Head of the SFU Medical Library, based at SFU’s Surrey Campus. The new SFU School of Medicine (SoM) is redefining primary care medical education, moving beyond traditional models to create an innovative, community-based approach that will improve community health outcomes across BC by anticipating healthcare needs in 2030 and beyond. With a focus on community-engaged medical education, Indigenous ways of knowing, equity, and innovation, SFU’s School of Medicine will train physicians with a deep commitment to family medicine, primary care, and interprofessional collaboration.

The Head, Medical Library (“Head”) will play a pivotal role in reimagining what a medical library can and should be based on a strong understanding of the current strengths and culture of the SFU Library, and the vision for the SoM. The Head will champion a transformative approach to medical librarianship, including an innovative use of emerging technologies, and will work closely with the Dean of Libraries and the SoM leadership to develop a hub designed to foster knowledge mobilization, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital innovation in support of the SFU Libraries’ and the SoM’s visions.

Reporting to the SFU Dean of Libraries and being part of the SFU Library managements team (Strategic Advisory Leadership Team – SALT), and working in close relationship with the Associate Dean, Medical Education Programs in the SoM, the Head will collaborate with the SoM and Library leadership teams and other library colleagues and will be responsible for developing the vision, plans, and implementation of the Medical Library, a new library branch of SFU Library and an important addition to the three existing SFU libraries.

The Head will be hired prior to the SoM opening to ensure seamless continuation of planning and to lead recruitment of librarians and staff who will be instrumental in preparing for the arrival of students and faculty and for providing ongoing services for SoM. Plans for the SoM include a new building for delivery of the program by 2030. Until that time, library services for the SoM will be provided by the existing SFU Library system and will be supported locally by Fraser Library at SFU Surrey.

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First review of applications is April 9, 2026. To ensure full consideration please submit your application by this date.