Come be a part of The University of Tennessee Libraries’ Diversity Librarian Residency Program. The UT Libraries is seeking candidates for a two-year program beginning fall 2007. The purpose of the program is to attract recent library school graduates from underrepresented groups to a challenging and rewarding career in academic librarianship. Successful candidates will serve as residents for two years and may be eligible for permanent employment as faculty upon completion of the program. Residents will work closely with librarians to develop skills and career plans, develop collegial relationships with university faculty, participate in library committees, and become involved with professional associations. Residents will work in several areas of the library and take part in a variety of initiatives and projects.
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Qualifications:
Required: A recent
graduate degree from an
Salary and Benefits: Two-year appointment as non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor at a minimum salary of $40,000. 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 TIAA/CREF 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.
Mentoring: After orientation, residents will be asked to select one or more mentors. Candidates will receive guidance from a mentor with the goal of completing a specialized project during the second year of their residency.
Application Procedure:
Send letter of application, a current résumé, and the names, addresses, e-mail
addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Thura Mack,
To find out more about the program and the libraries’ commitment to diversity, please visit: www.lib.utk.edu/diversity/activities/residency Candidates are also welcome to contact the current residents at [log in to unmask] to learn more about the program.
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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.
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