ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY

June 18, 2003

POSITION: Information Specialist II

APPOINTMENT RANK: EXEMPT

SALARY: Minimum $35,000

AVAILABLE: August 1, 2003


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The University of Tennessee Libraries seeks a
creative and self-motivated writer with the ability to work independently
and on deadline. The individual will be responsible for devising an agenda
for promoting the Libraries’ image through publications, publicity, and
public events. Position involves writing features and press releases for
the mass media and writing for the scholarly community, including
newsletters, brochures, presentations, an annual report, as well as
substantive editing of scholarly articles and grant proposals. The writer
will be expected to establish contacts with local media, seek publicity in
national library journals, develop and plan public readings and lectures.
Working closely with the Dean of Libraries, position will supervise one
staff member who does layout of publications and provides administrative
support.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree with a preferred emphasis in
journalism or writing. Several years writing experience as well as
experience in higher education. Excellent organizational skills and
ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously. Knowledge of
Microsoft Office software that includes experience creating Powerpoint
presentations. Familiarity with web page development and desktop
publishing.  Excellent communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s degree preferred.  Experience working
in an academic or research library. Knowledge of public relations.
Familiarity with the graphic arts.

 BENEFITS: Annual leave is accrued at the rate of two days per month and
sick leave at the rate of one day per month. Exempt Staff have their
choice of a state retirement plan or ORP.  Non-refundable contributions
to either retirement plan are paid for the employee by the University.
Group health and life insurance plans are available. Tuition remission is
available for all university employees; partial undergraduate tuition
remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.

ENVIRONMENT: The University of Tennessee, a Carnegie Research Level One
institution, enrolls approximately 26,000 students from every state in the
United States and approximately 100 other countries.  As Tennessee's
comprehensive campus, UT offers more doctoral programs than any other
institution in the state, and its faculty attract nearly $80 million
annually for sponsored research programs.  UT is one of 27 higher
education institutions holding the distinction of being both a land-grant
institution and state university.

The UTK Libraries, with an annual budget of $11 million, holds 2 million
volumes and receives approximately 10,000 current serials.  The Libraries
system includes the John C. Hodges Library and four branches on the
Knoxville campus: Agriculture-Veterinary Medicine, Map, Music, and Special
Collections.  A fifth branch, the Social Work Library, is located in
Nashville.  Over three hundred persons are employed, including 49
librarians, 8 exempt, 123 non-exempt, and 150 students.  UTK Libraries is
a member of the Association of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center
for Research Libraries.  The UT Libraries offers a Web-based information
system and access to a variety of electronic information sources.

Additional information about this position and the UTK community is
available at http://toltec.lib.utk.edu/~lss/search/inforspecII.html

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, a current resume, and
the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
recent references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support Services, 1015
Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax 423/974-4696, email
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Review of applications will begin August 1, 2003 and continue until the
positions are filled.  E-mail applications accepted.  Finalists will be
asked to submit writing samples.

The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status
in provision of educational programs and services or employment
opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the University.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to 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 (ADA) of 1990.

Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section
504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the
other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity
and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560,
telephone (865) 974-2498 (TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a
disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of
Human Resources Management, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.


Thomas K. Looney
Communication Specialist
The University of Tennessee
Office of Public Relations
91 Communications Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-0312
865-974-6587  FAX 865-974-6435