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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES FACULTY VACANCY Grant Funded, 3year position Position: Grant Manager Appointment Rank: Research Assistant Professor Salary: $38,000.00 minimum Available: January 15, 2006 The University of Tennessee Libraries seeks candidates for the position of Grant Manager at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. The Grant Manager reports to the University Archivist and works within the University Libraries at the University of Tennessee , Knoxville . The Grant Manager will direct the “The Growth of Democracy in Tennessee : A Grass Roots Approach to Volunteer Voices,” a 2005 IMLS National Leadership Grant. With $928,080 from IMLS this $1.8 million project, sponsored by TENN-SHARE, will build a free, electronically accessible database of 10,000 unique and thematically significant historical digital items from Tennessee’s archives, libraries, museums, and other repositories from across the state; create a statewide network of shared resources, training opportunities, and common technical standards; and begin to integrate digitized primary sources into the state’s K-12 curriculum. The Grant Manager administers the 3-year grant, working closely with the co-PIs and dozens of information and cultural heritage professionals from across the state to help establish and operate three regional digitization centers. The Grant Manager manages the staff of the East Tennessee digitization center, develops timelines for project completion, promotes the project through presentations and publications, monitors the overall budget and coordinates statewide project activities. Some travel is required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS degree; demonstrated experience with web-related markup languages, web site design and organization, and standards-based metadata schemes; demonstrated understanding of digitization/digital projects. Project management experience. Effective analytical, communication, and writing skills. Valid driver’s license DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Second Master’s degree; Supervisory experience, including the training of student assistants; Experience working with digital library projects, especially statewide or consortia based endeavors 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. Enrollment in the statewide system is approximately 42,000. Our students come from every county in Tennessee , every state in the nation, and many foreign countries. The university holds the Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive classification. It is the oldest and largest public institution of higher education in Tennessee , founded in Knoxville in 1794, two years before Tennessee became a state. The University of Tennessee Libraries , with an annual budget of more than $13 million, includes the John C. Hodges Main Library; the James D. Hoskins Library, which includes the Map and Special Collection Libraries; the Webster Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library; and the George F. DeVine Music Library. The Social Work Library is located in Nashville . Over three hundred persons are employed, including 58 librarians, 10 exempt, 123 non-exempt, and 150 students. UT Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries offers a Web-based information system and access to a variety of electronic information sources. Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/lss/lpp/grantmgr.htm SALARY AND BENEFITS: Appointment at rank of Research Assistant Professor. Salary is $38,000. 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; partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees. Review of applications will begin January 9, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. 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: Gail Conner, Manager, Library Personnel & Procurement, 1015 Volunteer Blvd. , Knoxville , TN 37996-1000 . Application materials may be sent via email attachment to [log in to unmask] The institution welcomes and honors people of all races, creeds, cultures and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity. 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. Inquiries 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 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. 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 . -- Anthony D. Smith Digital Initiatives Coordinator and Assistant Professor The University of Tennessee 647 John C. 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