[Asis-l] Position Announcement - University of Tennessee - Head, Library Technology Services

[Library Vacancy]

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES

FACULTY VACANCY

 

 

Position:                                              Head, Library
Technology Services

 

Appointment Rank:                        Associate Professor or Professor

 

Salary:                                                  Commensurate with
qualifications and experience. 

This position includes an administrative stipend.

 

Available:                                           May 1, 2010

 

 

The University of Tennessee Libraries invites applications and nominations
for the position of Head, Library Technology Services (LTS). An experienced,
innovative, and visionary leader, the successful candidate will provide
oversight and programmatic guidance for 3 faculty and 10 staff responsible
for information technology and digital services at the university's flagship
campus.   LTS supports a wide range of digital systems and services,
encompassing an integrated library system, link resolver and federated
search software, next generation search and discovery services, library web
development, interlibrary loan system, proxy server, and staff desktop
support.  Currently, the Libraries is involved in a number of initiatives
including extension of next generation discovery services, development of
mobile technologies, consideration of electronic resource  management
systems, development of a campus digital repository, and expansion of
digitization and media streaming services. 

 

Reporting to the Executive Associate Dean, the ideal candidate possesses
in-depth knowledge of technology practices and trends in libraries. He/she
serves as an effective advocate for the libraries in building and sustaining
collaborative relationships with a variety of constituencies, especially
campus technology stakeholders. He/she provides vision and leadership for
implementing new systems and services to support faculty, staff, and
students.  As a member of the Library Council, the Head, Library Technology
Services contributes to strategic planning and budgeting, leading projects,
and recommending new services. He/she represents the Libraries in
appropriate professional activities and participates in national
organizations.

 

 

Required Qualifications:  

ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science; minimum of
5 years progressively responsible experience and proven leadership with
information technology in an academic research library. Documented record of
collaboration and ability to thrive in a future-oriented environment;
evidence of successful supervisory experience; demonstrated familiarity with
emerging technologies; commitment to service, excellence, and innovation;
excellent communication, organizational, and management skills; strong
analytical and decision making skills; evidence of scholarly activity
sufficient for appointment at the associate professor rank and the ability
to meet tenure requirements.

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

Record of implementing emerging technologies in an academic research
library; experience managing complex systems, including experience with
Aleph, SFX, Metalib, Primo, and/or Illiad; experience with media delivery
and services, mobile technologies, and digital repositories, including
digital preservation, data archiving and rights management.

 

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 two hundred persons, including 40 librarians.  UT
Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and
the Center for Research Libraries. 

 

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee seeks candidates who
have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and
intercultural goals of the University. 

 

Additional information about this position and the UT community is available
at http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/headlts.html

 

Salary and Benefits:

Appointment at rank of Associate Professor or Professor.  Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes an
administrative stipend.  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 and 12 sick
leave days; choice of state retirement plan or ORP (AIG Retirement, ING,
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.  

 

Application Procedures:

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 at utk.edu.  

 

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2010 and will continue until
the position is filled.    

 

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.

 

 

 

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