[LIBJOBS] Position Announcement: Assessment Librarian; University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Assessment Librarian

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES

 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) Libraries invites applications for the newly created position of Assessment Librarian. The Assessment Librarian fosters a culture of assessment within the University Libraries and leads the design and implementation of a successful, sustainable assessment program. Engaging staff throughout the Libraries, the Assessment Librarian analyzes systems and services for continuous improvement. Working closely with library leaders to document and disseminate assessment results, the Assessment Librarian helps to incorporate the knowledge gained through assessment into library strategic planning and decision-making. The UT Knoxville campus seeks candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.  Required Qualifications: ALA accredited master’s degree. Demonstrated understanding of quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies and their application in academic libraries. Experience conducting analysis and creating customized reports using statistical software applications (such as Excel, SPSS, atlas.ti).  Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment, as well as independently.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Strong problem solving, organizational, and presentation skills. Commitment to research and creative achievement in a tenure-track faculty position. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated successful project management skills. Experience working with library-specific assessment tools in an academic or research library environment. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. 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. Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/assessmentlibrn.html.  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.