ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR
SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION & COLLECTIONS
University
Libraries
University of
Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Position Announcement
The University of Tennessee Libraries invites applications
from highly motivated, creative, and visionary individuals to lead collection
services and evolving scholarly communication/digital initiatives programs. The
Associate Dean provides strong leadership for a wide range of emerging scholarly
communication endeavors in the library, on the campus, and nationally. The
Associate Dean is responsible for a newly formed and evolving portfolio of
innovative collection services including:
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking
candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the
diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 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 Libraries has an annual
budget of more than $16 million and a collections budget of $10.2 million
(includes approximately $1 million in annual endowment earnings), and employs
over two hundred persons, including 44 library faculty. UT Libraries is a
member of the Association of Research Libraries, Association of Southeastern
Research Libraries, Lyrasis, and the Center for Research Libraries. The library
values risk taking, excellence in user-centered service, collaboration,
innovation, diversity in all regards, creative achievement, and professional
development.
Required: MLS from
an ALA-accredited master’s program. Experience through increasingly
responsible positions with demonstrated administrative excellence including
proactive leadership, effective supervisory and budgetary skills, and the
ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural
goals of the University. Ability to thrive in an environment of change and to
foster that capacity in others. Experience with collection
development/management and resource sharing in the 21st century
academic library environment. Experience working effectively with campus
faculty and administrators. Demonstrated knowledge of technical services,
digital library programs and trends in scholarly communication, the open access
movement, and institutional repositories. Strong analytical and decision making
skills. Professional credentials that meet or exceed requirements for tenure at
the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Desired: Knowledge
of and ability to propose/oversee grants. Experience with operations analysis
and improvement. Experience with digital library projects, electronic
publishing, and evolving modes of scholarship.
Terms & Benefits: 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 by the University for the employee;
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. Salary is
competitive based on qualifications. University deans and department heads are
appointed with administrative stipend and 5 year (renewable) terms.
Application
Procedure: Send electronically a 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]. Applicants who have
questions about the position should contact Barbara I. Dewey, Dean of
Libraries, [log in to unmask], 865 974-6600.
Review of applications will begin April 30,
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.