The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), a Research 1 institution and the flagship institution for the state, is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the collaborative and innovative Teaching and Learning Programs team at the University Libraries. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and eclectic shopping and restaurants. UT is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

The Student Success Librarian for Information Literacy will design, deliver, and assess user-centered instruction for early-career undergraduates, in support of UT’s Vol Core general education curriculum. The librarian will teach research and information literacy skills in in-person, online, and hybrid modalities, with a particular focus on creating sustainable, scalable, and inclusive instructional experiences. Through thoughtful and proactive dialogue with Libraries’ colleagues and course instructors, the Student Success Librarian will develop, communicate, and assess student learning outcomes related to finding, evaluating, and disseminating information. As liaison to First-Year Composition, the Student Success Librarian will engage students across multiple modes of composition and expression in a supportive environment that encourages creativity and lifelong learning. In collaboration with departmental and Libraries’ colleagues, the Student Success Librarian will provide vision in building and enhancing instructional experiences and resources that facilitate the incorporation of information literacy across the curriculum. 

As a member of the Teaching and Learning Programs Department, the librarian will work in both self-directed and collaborative ways to develop and contribute to instructional resources, such as research guides and tutorials; participate in engagement and orientation initiatives; and provide research assistance and consultation. The Student Success Librarian for Information Literacy will work to meet students, faculty, and staff where they are, with a focus on contributing to a holistic and inclusive vision of student success. The successful candidate will be an active and reflective participant in departmental and cross-departmental conversations and initiatives to enhance an infrastructure of support for colleagues and peers engaged in teaching and learning. 

Specific Duties:

• Design and deliver instructional experiences for early-career undergraduates in in-person, online, and hybrid modalities

• Develop, assess, and communicate learning outcomes related to information literacy and research skills 

• Create regular reports with statistics, assessment outcomes, and observations on information literacy instruction

• Serve as liaison to First-Year Composition (FYC) program, including teaching instruction sessions, creating instructional resources; communicating Libraries’ offerings through proactive outreach; and providing consultation and support to students and instructors 

• Collaborate with Libraries’ colleagues to enhance a sustainable and scalable infrastructure of support for information literacy instruction across the curriculum  

• Engages with campus partners to contribute to and advance student success

• Contribute to a team-based approach to develop instructional materials, share best practices and pedagogical resources, and conduct assessment of instructional initiatives

• Participate in liaison responsibilities to include: teaching research and information literacy classes; participating in engagement activities; and providing research assistance and consultation

• Engage in research/scholarship/creative activity through publication, presentation, and related outlets

• Serve the library profession through involvement in professional organizations and through cooperative efforts with other information professionals

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must exhibit the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals and demonstrate enthusiasm to meet dynamically changing needs within a culture of continuous learning.

Required

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or related discipline by time of appointment

• Strong commitment to public service

• Evidence of commitment to diversity and inclusion in a higher education environment 

• Evidence of ability to work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative ways to plan, implement, and coordinate projects and initiatives 

• Demonstrated success in planning, implementing, and leading innovative instruction or student engagement programs

• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional assessment techniques and considerations

• Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build relationships across professional and disciplinary areas

• Evidence of ability to engage in research, publication, and service consonant with the University’s and Libraries’ guidelines for faculty promotion and tenure

Preferred

• Experience teaching information literacy sessions or developing instructional materials

• Familiarity with instructional technology, such as LibGuides or learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.) 

• Experience in conducting assessment or evaluation of a program or initiative 

ENVIRONMENT

The University of Tennessee Libraries serves the flagship campus of Tennessee’s premier public research university. The University of Tennessee holds the Carnegie Foundation Research 1 designation, granted to doctoral universities with very high research activity.  As a land-grant university and as Volunteers, serving our state and nation are key to our mission. UT enrolls approximately 31,700 students at its Knoxville campus.  Demographically, 19% of all students identify as non-white, 24% identify as first-generation students, 29% are Pell-eligible, and 55% of all students identify as female. The University culture is guided by adherence to core values that define the Volunteer spirit and include: seeking knowledge; leading with innovation and integrity; advancing diversity and inclusion; engaging locally and globally; and embracing responsible stewardship of resources.

The UT Libraries supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the university and enhances the academic experience of each student at the Knoxville campus—through outstanding print and electronic collections, reference and instructional services, and top-notch facilities and technological resources. The John C. Hodges Library in the heart of campus houses the majority of the UT Libraries' collections and many unique services. Two branch libraries offer specialized collections and services: the Webster C. Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library and the George F. DeVine Music Library.

The UT Libraries is a national leader in digital collections; in support of open access though our digital repository, TRACE; and through a rich history of designing innovative spaces and building key partnerships that enhance the teaching/learning enterprise. The UT Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, HathiTrust, the Library Publishing Coalition, LYRASIS, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries collaborates actively at the state level with the other University of Tennessee System libraries as well as the libraries in the Tennessee Board of Regents system.

The UT Libraries champions diversity in collections and staffing. The University of Tennessee is committed to creating a welcoming environment. More information about how we put our principles of civility and community into action is available at https://www.lib.utk.edu/diversity/.

Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at 

https://www.lib.utk.edu/employment/position/information-literacy/ 

BENEFITS

Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a salary of $53,500.  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 (TCRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) (VOYA, TIAA) 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 and partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees. Start-up funding in the amount of $10,000 allocated over a three-year period; annual support for travel & professional development.

UT’s Prospective Faculty Viewbook has information on academic support, personal support, and living in Knoxville.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring.  In order to be considered for candidacy, you must submit, via Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/108543, a cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume or CV, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references.  Questions may be directed to Susan Pritchard, Libraries HR & Administration Manager, [log in to unmask]  Review of applications will begin July 25, 2022 , and will continue until the position is filled.  

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions 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, and 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.  Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.