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Posted: 16-Sep-23
Location: Knoxville, TN
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 131900
INTERNAL SEARCH
The Student Success Librarian for Professional Literacies advocates for and promotes an inclusive culture of student success. This position connects students, faculty, and staff in the Haslam College of Business to Libraries resources by proactively building partnerships and delivering responsive experiences, services, and expertise. This position focuses on library support for the Haslam College of Business, the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies, and other academic units with curricular needs for information literacy, immersive technologies and career preparedness.
Working closely with course instructors and library colleagues, the librarian develops and assesses learning outcomes related to finding, evaluating, using, and creating information and media based communication. Works as part of a cross-departmental team of librarians to engage students in multiple modes of learning in a supportive environment that encourages inclusivity and creativity. Helps students develop strong communication, technology, and professional skills to prepare them to be successful in their educational and professional careers. Employs user-experience methods to develop resources, services, and spaces that support an environment in which all students may thrive. Seeks new ways to spark interaction, research, learning, and creativity through engagement and playful inquiry. Works closely with the Head of Immersive Spaces and Technologies to assess and develop services and resources that align with curricular needs of the Haslam College of Business and other academic units.
The Student Success Librarian for Professional Literacies works creatively to support the mission of the University to empower learners, advance the well-being of communities, and commit to excellence, equity, and inclusion.
Specific Duties:
● Serves as one of two librarians for the Haslam College of Business and proactively develops relationships with faculty, staff, and students to understand and support their diverse teaching, learning, and research needs
● Serves as part of a team of librarians and staff developing services around professional literacies to all disciplines including the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies
● Provides specialized instruction and consultations to facilitate integrating professional literacy concepts and skills into the curriculum
● Provides expertise on the Libraries' adoption and use of technologies and pedagogies to support professional skills
● Collaboratively develops, supports, and assesses engagement activities and experiential learning offerings to connect students to Libraries' spaces and technologies
● Delivers customized and expert research consultations for faculty, students, and the greater university community using business resources, including contributing to Libraries' research assistance services
● Engages with scholarly communications trends in Business and related disciplines
● Creates and maintains guides, tutorials, and other resources to assist researchers in self-paced learning
● Proactively seeks input from faculty and students in the Haslam College of Business to support their research and teaching needs through library collections and services
● Serves on Library and University committees and contributes to planning activities
● Engages in research/scholarship/creative activity through publication, presentation, and other creative outlets
● Serves the institution and the profession through involvement in professional organizations and cooperative efforts with other professionals and institutions
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 33,805 students at its Knoxville campus. For more information about the people who comprise the UTK community, view resources on our Data Central website. 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 Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. 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/ssl-professional-literacies/
BENEFITS
Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a salary of $63,000. 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 (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.
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 -
● Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or an equivalent degree in a Business-related discipline by the time of appointment
● Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment
● Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain close, productive working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students
● Proven commitment to customer service and user experience
● Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member
● Experience teaching and developing instructional materials
● Familiarity with information sources in business or related fields
● Ability to engage in research, publication, and service consistent with the University's and Libraries' guidelines for promotion and tenure
Preferred -
● Experience working in a library setting
● Experience working with business resources in a library setting
● Coursework, certification, or degree in business or related field
● Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly communication trends and issues
● Familiarity with business data sources
● Familiarity with LibGuides/LibApps software
● Familiarity with academic use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and collaborative writing platforms
A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring. In order to be considered for candidacy, you must submit, via Interfolio at , 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, srush2@utk.edu. Review of applications will begin Monday, October 2, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. 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. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
