UNIVERSITY
OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES
FACULTY
VACANCY
Position: Head,
Library Technology Services
Appointment Rank: Associate
Professor or Professor
Salary: Commensurate
with qualifications and experience.
This
position includes an administrative stipend.
Available: May 1, 2010
The University of Tennessee Libraries
invites applications and nominations for the position of Head, Library
Technology Services (LTS). An experienced, innovative, and visionary leader,
the successful candidate will provide oversight and programmatic guidance for 3
faculty and 10 staff responsible for information technology and digital
services at the university’s flagship campus. LTS supports a
wide range of digital systems and services, encompassing an integrated library
system, link resolver and federated search software, next generation search and
discovery services, library web development, interlibrary loan system, proxy
server, and staff desktop support. Currently, the Libraries is involved in
a number of initiatives including extension of next generation discovery
services, development of mobile technologies, consideration of electronic
resource management systems, development of a campus digital repository,
and expansion of digitization and media streaming services.
Reporting to the Executive Associate Dean,
the ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of technology practices and
trends in libraries. He/she serves as an effective advocate for the libraries
in building and sustaining collaborative relationships with a variety of
constituencies, especially campus technology stakeholders. He/she provides
vision and leadership for implementing new systems and services to support
faculty, staff, and students. As a member of the Library Council, the
Head, Library Technology Services contributes to strategic planning and
budgeting, leading projects, and recommending new services. He/she represents
the Libraries in appropriate professional activities and participates in
national organizations.
Required Qualifications:
ALA-accredited
master’s degree in library or information science; minimum of 5 years
progressively responsible experience and proven leadership with information
technology in an academic research library. Documented record of collaboration
and ability to thrive in a future-oriented environment; evidence of successful
supervisory experience; demonstrated familiarity with emerging technologies;
commitment to service, excellence, and innovation; excellent communication,
organizational, and management skills; strong analytical and decision making
skills; evidence of scholarly activity sufficient for appointment at the
associate professor rank and the ability to meet tenure requirements.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Record of implementing emerging
technologies in an academic research library; experience managing complex
systems, including experience with Aleph, SFX, Metalib, Primo, and/or Illiad;
experience with media delivery and services, mobile technologies, and digital
repositories, including digital preservation, data archiving and rights
management.
Environment:
The University of
Tennessee is the state’s flagship institution of higher education,
offering comprehensive programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional
education; research; and public service throughout the state.
The University of
Tennessee Libraries, with an annual budget of more than $16 million, employs
over two hundred persons, including 40 librarians. UT Libraries is a
member of the Association of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for
Research Libraries.
The Knoxville campus of the University of
Tennessee seeks candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful
ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Additional information about this position
and the UT community is available at
http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/headlts.html
Salary and
Benefits:
Appointment at rank
of Associate Professor or Professor. Salary: Commensurate with
qualifications and experience. This position includes an administrative
stipend. Faculty rank and status; twelve-month, tenure-track appointment.
Library faculty must meet University requirements for promotion and tenure.
Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days and 12 sick leave days; choice
of state retirement plan or ORP (AIG Retirement, ING, 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; partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to
dependent children and spouses of UT employees.
Application
Procedures:
Send cover letter
addressing the above qualifications, a current resume, and the names,
addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references
to: Elizabeth Greene, Library Personnel & Procurement, 1015 Volunteer
Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. Application materials may be sent via
email attachment to [log in to unmask].
Review of
applications will begin February 1, 2010 and will continue until the position
is filled.
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.
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, 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 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440.
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA
Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.