UNIVERSITY OF
TENNESSEE LIBRARIES
FACULTY VACANCY
Position: |
Instructional
Services Librarian for Undergraduate Programs |
Reports
to: |
Head,
Integrated User Services |
Appointment
Rank: |
Assistant
Professor |
Salary:
|
$44,000
|
Available:
|
July
1, 2010 |
The Integrated
User Services department consists of:
§
Library
Commons services as part of The Commons–a collaboration of the Libraries
and the Office of Information Technology
§
The
Studio–a media production lab and consultation service
§
Instructional
services
§
Media
collections and services
§
Circulation
services and course reserves
This department provides undergraduate
student programming, classroom support, leadership involving emerging
technologies and instructional support for general education and student
success.
Position Description:
The Instructional Services Librarian for
Undergraduate Programs provides vision in the design and implementation of
library instruction programs that are integrated into the basic skills general
education curriculum and other lower division courses of study. The
librarian works closely with faculty and undergraduate course instructors to
explore new ways to achieve desirable learning outcomes. Works in conjunction
with the Instructional Technology Librarian, campus IT staff, and library
faculty and staff to incorporate and apply technology to classroom instruction.
Collaborates with other librarians on instructional design related to
undergraduate programs. Joins all Commons staff to provide the highest quality
information and user education programs. Includes supervisory responsibility
for one graduate assistant.
Required
Qualifications:
ALA
accredited master’s degree. Demonstrated teaching experience which
may include instruction-related internships and
graduate assistantships, classroom teaching, and library or other instruction. An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy
behind the continuing evolution of a learning commons. Awareness of
current trends in information literacy and evaluation as well as an
understanding of learning theory and its integration into successful
instructional technologies. Experience using web technologies and knowledge of
how they may be used in undergraduate instruction. Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Ability to articulate the place of the library
in the higher education curriculum and to interact with faculty in a diplomatic
and positive manner. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team
environment accompanied by initiative, self-direction, and commitment to
innovation, creativity, and excellence. Commitment to research and
creative achievement in a tenure-track faculty position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experience.
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 three hundred
persons, including 40 librarians. UT Libraries is a member of the Association
of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries.
Additional information about this
position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/lss/lpp/instservundergrad.html
Salary and Benefits:
Appointment at rank of Assistant
Professor at a salary of $44,000. 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; 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; partial
undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses
of UT employees.
Review of applications will begin June
7, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. 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
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Qualified Spring 2010 graduates
are encouraged to apply.
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.