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Hello Fellow Librarians! The University of Tennessee at Martin, Paul Meek Library, is seeking applications for two tenure-track colleagues in the roles of Public Services Librarians. The library serves a population of 6,800 on-site and distance undergraduate and graduate students in Northwest Tennessee and five off-campus centers. The University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) is a primary campus in the University of Tennessee System. It is located in beautiful, rural Northwest Tennessee, approximately 120 miles north of Memphis and 150 miles west of Nashville. The University’s emphasis is rooted in excellence of undergraduate instruction. The faculty and staff provide a caring and nurturing campus environment for all students. At UT Martin, students have opportunities to engage in over 125 campus leadership and service organizations. The UT Martin campus is recognized as one of the safest in the nation. The community of Martin and the surrounding area are both relaxed and friendly and boast a low cost of living. There are multiple opportunities to participate in various local and national civic and volunteer organizations. There are several local parks, as well as state and national recreation areas, including Reelfoot Lake and Land Between the Lakes, located within easy driving distance. Job Responsibilities A. Public Services · Provide research services, including evening and weekend reference hours · Facilitate access to resources via a variety of tools and formats · Develop a set of best practices and policies for assigned public service areas · Maintain current knowledge of and implement best practices in public services · Work with colleagues in various areas to provide relevant services to patrons (Circulation, Special Collections, Information Literacy, Technical Services, etc.) B. Other Duties · Act as liaison to designated departments, providing collection development, instruction as needed, and creation of LibGuides or tutorials as needed · Participate in library assessment activities as required · Progress successfully along the promotion and tenure track, and participate fully as a member of the university faculty including serving on internal library and campus-wide faculty and related committees · Maintain awareness of trends and advances in the field by attending professional conferences, workshops, meetings, and other events · Perform other duties as necessary Required Qualifications * Masters of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program before date of appointment * Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills * Strong commitment to public service and ability to work with diverse users, staff, and faculty * Ability to work successfully in a team environment, as well as independently * Experience with and aptitude for Springshare Products * Utility with electronic reference sources * High degree of self-motivation * Demonstrated presentation skills Preferred Qualifications * Instructional and/or teaching experience, preferably in higher education environments * Academic library experience Salary/Benefits This is a twelve-month appointment with faculty rank at the Assistant/Associate Professor level reporting to the Library Director. Salary will reflect the successful candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. Benefits include a choice of health and retirement plans, tuition waiver for self, and partial tuition waivers for dependents. To Apply Applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the University of Tennessee at Martin and the Paul Meek Library: Paul Meek Library: http://www.utm.edu/library.php University of Tennessee at Martin: http://www.utm.edu/ Direct enquiries or requests for additional information may go to the search committee chair, Melissa Engleman ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. To ensure consideration, applicants must provide: • Cover letter describing interest and addressing qualifications • Résumé/curriculum vitae • Three professional references with full contact information. Candidates invited for interviews will be required to make a presentation to the library faculty and staff during their interview, and must submit unofficial graduate transcripts prior to the interview; the individual hired will be required to supply official transcripts and is subject to a mandatory criminal background check. Apply for the position through the UT Martin faculty-application site: https://www.utm.edu/departments/personnel/fac_emp.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. 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. Melissa Engleman Information Literacy Librarian University of Tennessee at Martin 141 Paul Meek Library Martin, TN 38237 (731) 881-3464 [log in to unmask]