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University of Tennessee Libraries
Faculty Vacancy
Research Librarian for the Social Sciences
Salary: $33,000 (3/4 time, approximately 30 hours per week)
Rank: Research Assistant Professor (1 year temporary appointment)
Available: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) Libraries seeks a creative, service-oriented librarian for a 3/4 time, one-year appointment as Research Librarian. Subject liaison responsibilities include research assistance, instruction, and collection management primarily in the Social Sciences. As a member of the Research Services Department in the John C. Hodges Library, the Research Librarian for the Social Sciences contributes to the work of the library as both subject specialist and generalist in a large centralized library. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a new professional to gain academic library experience with a team of dynamic, collegial faculty in the University Libraries. During this one-year appointment, the Research Librarian for the Social Sciences will work closely with an experienced member of the Research Services Department in a mentoring relationship.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Develop and deliver library instruction and research support services primarily for the Political Science Department, the Child and Family Studies Department, and the Women’s Studies Department
2. Provide specialized consultation services for students and faculty
3. Deliver general reference services, online and in-person including staffing a general research assistance desk
4. Perform collection development activities primarily for Political Science, Child and Family Studies, and Women’s Studies
5. Provide general instruction and orientation for lower division undergraduate classes in collaboration the Integrated User Services instruction librarians working through the learning commons
Required Qualifications:
ALA accredited master’s degree. Experience or coursework in reference services and a demonstrated interest in instruction. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills paired with a strong service orientation. Evidence of the ability to work collegially in a team environment as well as independently.
Preferred:
Knowledge of resources in the Social Sciences. Experience in an academic or special library.
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, the Center for Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and Lyrasis.
Benefits:
Excellent benefits include prorated 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.
A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring. 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 applicants will begin immediately and 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.