THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES
FACULTY VACANCY
BUSINESS LIBRARIAN
Appointment Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: $44,000, minimum
Available: August 1, 2011
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) Libraries seeks a creative, service-oriented librarian to be the subject specialist in business. The Business Librarian actively engages faculty, students, and staff to build strong working relationships with the nationally ranked College of Business Administration and serves as liaison in these key areas: research assistance, instruction, and collection management. As a member of the Research Services Department in the John C. Hodges Library, the Business Librarian participates in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the Department's services and contributes to the work of the Department as both a subject specialist and as a generalist in a large centralized library. The librarian interacts with campus groups, providing leadership related to scholarly communication, the use of emerging technologies, assessment, and diversity. The Business Librarian participates in fundraising activities, public relations, and outreach to the local community for the subject area. Research and publication are expectations for this tenure-track position. The successful candidate will embrace change as an exciting challenge in the pursuit of excellent library service.
The UT Knoxville campus seeks candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Develop and deliver library instruction and research support services for the College of Business Administration
2. Provide specialized consultation services for students, faculty, administrators, and general public
3. Deliver general reference services, online and in-person
4. Lead collection development activities for general business, accounting and information management, economics, finance, management, marketing and logistics, and business statistics
5. Liaison to the following Institutes and Centers including: Global Business Institute, Center for Business and Economic Research, Institute for Statistical Engineering, Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Center for Executive Education, Construction Industry Research and Policy Center, Corporate Governance Center, and Masters Investment Learning Center
Required Qualifications:
ALA accredited master’s degree. Experience or coursework in reference services and a demonstrated interest in instruction. Knowledge of business information resources, including financial and business databases and an understanding of scholarly communication and publishing trends in an academic setting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills paired with a strong service orientation. Demonstrated understanding of technology applications in higher education and experience with basic web design and related web technologies. Commitment to research and creative achievement in a tenure track faculty position. Evidence of the ability to work collegially in a team environment accompanied by initiative, self-direction, and commitment to creativity and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as a business librarian. Teaching experience and evidence of success in the design and use of instructional materials. Collection development 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, the Center for Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and Lyrasis.
Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/businesslibrn.html
Benefits:
Appointment at rank of Assistant Professor with a minimum 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 on May 18, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. 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 ejgreene@utk.edu.
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.
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