[Asis-l] Minority Librarian Residency Program; University of Tennessee, Knoxville

[University of Tennessee Libraries]

MINORITY LIBRARIAN RESIDENCY PROGRAM
University of Tennessee Libraries


Come be a part of The University of Tennessee Libraries' Minority
Librarian Residency Program. Building on the success of its first program,
launched in 2003, the UT Libraries is seeking three candidates for a two-
year program beginning fall 2005. 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 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. Residents will work in several areas of the library and will
work and take part in a variety of initiatives and projects.


ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Tennessee is a Carnegie Research Level One institution
and enrolls approximately 26,000 students from the United States and over
one hundred other countries. The institution welcomes and honors people of
all races, creeds, cultures and sexual orientation, and values
intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and
integrity. The UT Libraries, with an annual budget exceeding $13,000,000,
holds 2,000,000 volumes and employs over 300 people including 50
librarians. The University is located in Knoxville, the largest city in
East Tennessee. Founded in 1791 and located in a valley between the
Cumberland Mountains to the northwest and Great Smoky Mountains to the
southeast, Knoxville has affordable housing, a low crime rate, and a
pleasant climate. There is no income tax in the state of Tennessee.


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.


SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Appointment as non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor 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 non- refundable 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.


MENTORING: After orientation, residents will be asked to select one or
more mentors. Candidates will receive guidance from a mentor with the goal
of completing a specialized project during the second year of their
residency.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, a current resume, and
the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
recent references to: Jill Keally, Assistant Dean, 1015 Volunteer Blvd.,
Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. Application materials may be sent via email
attachment to jkeally at utk.edu.  The review process will begin in May and
continue until three candidates are recommended for appointment with a
start date of September 1, 2005. Finalists will be brought to Knoxville
for interviews. Qualified spring and summer semester 2005 graduates are
encouraged to apply.


TO FIND OUT MORE about the program and the Libraries' commitment to
diversity, potential applicants are encouraged to review the following web
sites:
„^	UT Libraries (www.lib.utk.edu/)
„^	UT Libraries' Diversity Committee (www.lib.utk.edu/diversity/)
„^	Minority Residency Program
(www.lib.utk.edu/diversity/activities/minorityresidency.html)
„^	Diversity Librarians' Network (www.lib.utk.edu/residents/dln/),
developed and maintained by current UT Libraries' residents.
Candidates are also welcome to contact the current residents at
residents at lib.utk.edu to learn more about the program as well as to ask
questions.

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"DIVERSITY is a commitment to recognizing and appreciating the variety of
characteristics that make individuals unique in an atmosphere that
promotes and celebrates individual and collective achievement." --UT
Libraries' Diversity Committee

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The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race,
sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status
in provision of educational programs and services or employment
opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the University.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to 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 (ADA) of 1990.

Inquires and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section
504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the
other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity
and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560,
telephone 865/974-2498 (TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a
disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of
Human Resources Management, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.