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.
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.
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.
Department heads, members of the Libraries' Diversity Committee, and the dean and associate dean of libraries will serve as mentors for participants.
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.
-- 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.
Posted: Feb 19, 2003