[Asis-l] Minority Librarian Residency Program (Revised), Knoxville, TN USA

[Jeff French]

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES

Announcement of Two Professional Vacancies: MINORITY LIBRARIAN RESIDENT
The University of Tennessee Libraries is seeking two enthusiastic and 
creative candidates for a two-year Minority Librarian Residency Program. 
The purpose of the program is to attract recent library school graduates 
from underrepresented groups to a challenging and rewarding career in 
academic librarianship. Successful candidates will serve as residents for 
two years and may be eligible for permanent employment as faculty upon 
completion of the program. Residents will be expected to do the following: 
work closely with librarians to develop skills and career plans, develop 
collegial relationships with faculty outside the library, participate in 
library committees, and become involved with professional associations. In 
addition, the candidates will receive guidance from a mentor with the goal 
of completing a specialized project during the second year of their 
residency. Each resident will select several areas of the library in which 
he/she will work and take part in a variety of initiatives and projects.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment as non-tenure track Instructor at a 
minimum salary of $40,000. There is financial support for attending 
conferences, seminars, and workshops. Relocation assistance will be 
provided. 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 and partial 
undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and 
spouses of UT employees.
QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: A recent graduate degree from an ALA accredited 
master's program; member of historically underrepresented group; must have 
authorization to work in the U.S. Ability to work effectively in a team 
environment; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated 
interest in scholarship and professional growth; strong service 
orientation; knowledge of issues and development in academic libraries. For 
a complete description of the program and application procedures see 
<http://www.lib.utk.edu/~lss/search/minor.html.
A NOTE FROM THE DEAN OF UT LIBRARIES:
The University of Tennessee and the Libraries are deeply committed to 
diversity in all regards.  The Libraries' Diversity Committee plays a 
leadership role on campus to promote diversity through various programs and 
initiatives.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you or others have 
questions.  I will be pleased to talk to interested people directly.
Sincerely,
Barbara I. Dewey, Dean of Libraries
865  974-4127
  The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA 
institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and 
services.
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