Assistant Librarian - Public Services

The Library at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Librarian faculty position, responsible for public services including interlibrary loan, circulation, and course reserves. The Public Services Librarian performs a variety of oversight, supervision, and operational management duties requiring substantial knowledge of various library systems and procedures to provide access to collections, process library materials, and assist patrons in the use of library resources. This highly visible position operates in a busy environment and involves actively assisting users and monitoring multiple library functions. The Public Services Librarian will also provide reference services that enhance the students' academic needs and will provide instruction and materials for liaison areas as needed. More information about the department and faculty can be found online at .

• Provides supervision of day-to-day activities and strategic vision through goals and leadership within the public services department.
• Proposes, implements, and evaluates current services through usage statistics, as well as recommends innovative services and enhancements for public services.
• Provides leadership for full-time & part-time staff members, as well as student employees.
• Supervises and oversees scheduling of full- and part-time staff.
• Works with faculty in academic departments (liaison) to develop materials, order materials, and give research and bibliographic instruction to students.
• Provides reference services both in-person and chat/online.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned, including additional committee work at the institutional level as well as with the library consortium.

• Required (minimum qualifications)

  • Master's degree in Library Sciences from an Institution accredited by the American Library Association.
  • Supervisory experience leading, developing, and managing staff.
  • Experience teaching research methods, information literacy, bibliographic and library instruction sessions to students and other patrons in one-on-one, classroom, and/or distance mediated instructional settings.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to exercise critical human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with library colleagues, students, faculty, staff, other libraries, other agencies, and the public.
  • Strong technology skills and experience with a variety of online databases and resources.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and skills in project management.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (12-month) tenure-track Librarian faculty position. Faculty service, as well as pay and benefits, begins Fall semester 2023. Annual salary of $56,000+ depending on qualifications & experience. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 2, 2023; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experiences, successes and/or challenges in working as a professional with a diverse student population). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore - , 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , 303-844-5695.