Diversity Librarian Residency Program, University of Tennessee Libraries
Posted February 6, 2015
Appointment Rank: Research Assistant Professor
Salary: $48,000
Available: July 1, 2015 (Three-year term appointment)
The University of Tennessee Libraries invites applications for a three-year Diversity Librarian Residency program. UT Libraries will select two librarians for a new cohort group in this successful career growth program. The purpose of the residency is to attract recent library school graduates to a challenging and rewarding career in academic librarianship. Residents will work closely with colleagues to develop specialized expertise, build leadership experience, and foster collegial relationships within the university learning community. Residents will also provide meaningful contributions to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university, participate in library committees, and become involved with professional associations. In the first year, the Residents will rotate through three functional areas to be determined mutually by the Residents and the Libraries. In the second year, the Residents will develop specialized expertise by focusing on one service area. Emphasis will also be placed on developing a research agenda and program of scholarship. The third year will be spent bringing research and creative projects to completion. Priority areas include:
- Assessment
- Cataloging and Metadata
- Collection Development and Resource Management
- Digital Libraries Initiatives
- Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives
- Instructional Services and Student Engagement
- Marketing and Communication
- Research Assistance and Liaison & Scholars Services
- Scholarly Communication
- Special Collections and Archives
Mentoring
Following orientation, residents will participate in a formal mentoring program. Residents will receive guidance from their mentor and other UT Libraries faculty with the expectation of completing a specialized project or publication by the end of their residency.
Required Qualifications
A graduate degree from an ALA accredited master’s program earned between May 2013 – June 2015; ability to work effectively in a team environment; a commitment to advancing the Libraries’ and University’s diversity goals as demonstrated by past experience or through leadership activities; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated interest in scholarship and professional growth; strong service orientation; knowledge of issues and trends in academic libraries. Must have authorization to work in the United States for duration of the program (3 years).
The UT Knoxville campus seeks candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University (http://www.utk.edu/diversity/). To find out more about the Libraries’ commitment to diversity, please visit http://www.lib.utk.edu/diversity/.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in one of the priority areas.
Environment
The University of Tennessee Libraries serves the flagship campus of the state university system. The UT Libraries supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the university and enhances the academic experience of each student at the Knoxville campus — through outstanding print and electronic collections, reference and instructional services, and top-notch facilities and technological resources.
The UT Libraries serves as an intellectual, cultural, and social center for the university and community. We are a national leader in the creation of regionally significant digital collections; in support of open access through our digital repository Trace; and through a rich history of designing innovative spaces and building key partnerships that enhance the teaching/learning enterprise. The University of Tennessee Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, Lyrasis, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries collaborates actively at the state level with the other UT System Libraries as well as the libraries in the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
The University of Tennessee is committed to creating a welcoming environment. More information about how we continually strive to put our principles of civility and community into action here in Knoxville is available at http://www.utk.edu/diversity/.
Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/employment/diversity-residents/.
Benefits
Three-year appointment as non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor with the salary of $48,000. There is financial support for attending conferences, seminars, and workshops. Relocation assistance will be provided. Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan or ORP (Voya (ING), TIAA-CREF, and Valic) with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans. Tuition remission is available for all university employees and partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees. Faculty rank and status; twelve-month, tenure-track appointment.
Application Procedures
A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring. Send cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume or CV, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Elizabeth Greene, Manager, Library Dean’s Office and Human Resources, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. Application materials may be sent via email attachment to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin February 23, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.