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

[Jeff French]

MINORITY LIBRARIAN RESIDENCY PROGRAM
University of Tennessee Libraries


The University of Tennessee Libraries is seeking two 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.

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 University of Tennessee's
Board of Trustees has made a strong commitment to diversity, noting The
University of Tennessee must "become a university of choice where faculty,
staff and students of diverse backgrounds and cultures choose to
affiliate; where all people are treated with respect, understanding, and
fairness; and where a quality educational experience enhances the growth
and development of all served." The UT Libraries, with an annual budget
exceeding $12,000,000, holds 2,000,000 volumes and employs over 300 people
including fifty librarians. The Libraries is committed to diversity as
evidenced in its Diversity Committee, which is "dedicated to creating a
more inclusive community in all realms of service grounded in respect and
appreciation for individual differences." The Libraries' Diversity
Committee will provide assistance to the dean in the development and
administration of the residency program. Committee members will
participate in the recruitment and selection of the residents. The
University is located in Knoxville, the largest city in East Tennessee.
Founded in 1791 and located in a valley between the Cumber-land 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;
demon-strated 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 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.

MENTORING: Department heads, members of the Libraries' Diversity
Committee, and the dean and associate dean of libraries will serve as
mentors for participants.

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, Head, Library Support Services, 1015
Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax: 865/974-4696. The review
process is ongoing and continues until two candidates are recommended for
appointment. Start date is negotiable. Finalists will be brought to
Knoxville for interviews.

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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.