Information Literacy Coordinator & Outreach Librarian
The University of Tennessee at Martin
The Paul Meek Library invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time faculty
librarian position to develop and implement information literacy and instruction
courses across campus and to distance learning students. The selected
candidate will encourage integration of undergraduate information literacy
efforts in academic programs across the curriculum and instruct and coordinate
instruction sessions for students and faculty. This librarian will document and
measure information literacy outcomes, refine library instruction curriculum to
fit the needs of the rapidly changing scholarly environment, and coordinate
outreach programs to serve the four branch sites. This position answers
directly to the Director and will work with other faculty librarians regularly.
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and teach information literacy classes for the library and
campus
• Develop, implement, and review information literacy curriculum and
programming
• Measure and record information literacy outcomes across campus
• Coordinate outreach services to four off-campus sites
• Work occasional nights and weekends on a rotating reference work
schedule
• Serve on campus wide faculty committees and meet tenure and
promotion requirements
• Serve as liaison to one or more academic departments
Qualifications
Required: MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited institution at time
of appointment.
Preferred: Two or more years of experience developing and delivering library
instruction or information literacy focused curriculum in an academic
undergraduate setting; experience coordinating professional faculty and staff
instruction and working with academic administration to meet accreditation
programs and requirements; working knowledge of contemporary online
instruction aids; evidence of scholarly growth, such as a second master’s
degree; and evidence of professional growth as a librarian.
The position offers a standard benefits package and salary commensurate with
experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Anticipated start date is Sept 1, 2013.
Application Process
Applicants must apply online at
http://www.utm.edu/departments/personnel/employment.php. Go to “Faculty
Vacancies” and follow the instructions to apply for this position. Please attach
a Cover Letter, resume, transcripts (official transcripts required when hired),
and the contact information of three references. Review of applications will
begin immediately and continue until position is filled. If you have any questions
regarding this position, please contact Adam Kemper by email at
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The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary campus in the University of
Tennessee System. The campus is located in Northwest Tennessee
approximately 125 miles north of Memphis and 150 miles west of Nashville. The
University of Tennessee at Martin has a combined graduate and undergraduate
enrollment of approximately 7,751 students. The emphasis is solidly on
excellence in teaching, applied research, and outreach. We seek candidates
who demonstrate a similar commitment.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment
programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment 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. Inquiries should be directed to the
Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 303 Administration Building, Martin, TN
38238, (731) 881-3505 Office, (731) 881-4889 TTY, Hearing Impaired, (731)
881-3507 FAX, [log in to unmask],
http://www.utm.edu/departments/equalopp/.
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Adam Kemper
Paul Meek Library
University of Tennessee at Martin
10 Wayne Fisher Dr.
Martin, Tn 38238
731-881-7096
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