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Assistant/Associate Professor Library User Services [Tenure-track] The University of Tennessee at Martin seeks a collegial and service-oriented professional to serve in a tenure-track faculty position as Head of User Services Paul Meek Library. Responsibilities: In collaboration with members of the User Services Team, provides leadership and management of functional areas/services including: customer service; educational support/media services; research assistance/coaching; information literacy; research instruction; outreach services; and federal/state information resources. Participates in strategic planning, including developing new initiatives, setting priorities, budgeting, and developing policy/procedures for the Paul Meek Library as leader of the User Services Team. Participates in and assists the Director of the Library with the coordination of the library liaison program designed to increase the visibility of library resources/services across the University; promote research and instructional services; enhance collection development efforts; and foster communication throughout the academic community Participates in public service activities and is available on ad hoc basis for point of service desk duty as assigned by the Library Director Participates in university and/or library committees and constituent bodies Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates tenured, tenure-track, and library support staff Pursues professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional service activities in order to meet University of Tennessee at Martin criteria for tenure and promotion Required Qualifications: Masters degree from an ALA accredited library and information studies program Four-five years professional academic library experience with evidence of increasing levels of responsibility and supervisory duties Ability to provide excellent customer-service and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both written and orally) Preferred qualifications and instructions for additional information or applying for the position are available in the full announcement on the UT Martin site; see: http://www.utm.edu/departments/library/second_headline.php The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/ Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- To join/leave the list or browse the ISALUMNI archives, please see: http://listserv.utk.edu/archives/isalumni.html