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Business Librarian - Vacancy - University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN
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Mon Apr 25 20:16:00 2011
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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>
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 <mailto:ejgreene@utk.edu>
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.
