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Mark Warner
U. of Idaho
Head, Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library: HEAD, sPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES.
Associate/full professor; full faculty status, rank and
responsibilities; 12-month appointment. This tenure-track position
offers the successful candidate an excellent career opportunity as a
university faculty member and academic librarian.
The University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives specializes in
the acquisitions, preservation, and use of research materials that
document the cultural and environmental history of Idaho and the region.
It is also the home of the International Jazz Collections and the
University Archives. The collection contains manuscripts, recordings,
photographs, maps, monographs, and some artifacts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will provide energetic leadership and direction
for department activities. Using state-of-the-art and traditional
practices in developing, preserving, and making accessible special
collections, the incumbent will partner with colleagues and the
community to spearhead a clear vision for special collections and
archives at the university. This role will include building successful
relationships throughout the state and region to ensure a
well-articulated program for acquiring and managing unique materials in
all formats. The incumbent will supervise a staff of two, engage in
programming, research, reference services, collection development, and
will work productively with the Dean of Library Services to pursue donor
relationships and funding opportunities. Faculty must demonstrate a
record of scholarly achievement, outreach, and service, as well as
success in job performance for tenure and promotion.
START DATE: August 2, 2010.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Accredited graduate degree in an appropriate discipline
(Librarianship, History, Archives Management, or related area). Three or
more years experience in archives or special collections in a university
setting. Evidence of a broad knowledge of best practices in special
collections and archives administration. Excellent oral, interpersonal,
and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work in
collaborative work situations. Ability to work effectively,
independently, and collaboratively in a collegial environment; and
ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure.
Desired: Progressively responsible roles in special collections or
archives; supervisory experience and an inclusive, participatory
management approach; demonstrated understanding of digitization efforts
and knowledge of digital formats, data management, and metadata schema;
working knowledge of EAD; successful experience with donor cultivation;
Curatorial skills and thorough understanding of archival practice.
Experience with public programming and exhibits. Ability to manage
competing priorities and meet deadlines. Successful grantsmanship.
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL be: intellectually curious with a desire for
continuous learning, enthusiastically contribute to the University's
research and teaching programs, explore emerging technologies as
potential library applications, and be committed to the ideals of
faculty service and outreach.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience; not less than
$60,000 annually. This is a full-time, tenure-track position. For
complete information regarding benefits, please refer to this website:
http://www.hr.uidaho.edu
TO APPLY: To be considered, applicants must complete the online
application available at the University of Idaho's Human Resources site:
http://www.hr.uidaho.edu <http://www.hr.uidaho.edu/> .
Candidates will be asked to submit: letter of application, curriculum
vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three
references.
CONTACT: Direct questions for additional information to:
Ben Hunter
Chair, Selection Committee
University of Idaho Library
PO Box 442350
Moscow, ID 83844-2350
Review of applications will begin March 22, 2010.
To enrich education through diversity the University of Idaho is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
About the University of Idaho
Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's flagship
higher-education institution and its principal graduate education and
research university, bringing insight and innovation to the state, the
nation and the world. University researchers attract nearly $100
million in research grants and contracts each year; the University of
Idaho is the only institution in the state to earn the prestigious
Carnegie Foundation classification for high research activity. The
university's student population includes first-generation college
students and ethnically diverse scholars. Offering more than 130 degree
options in 10 colleges, the university combines the strengths of a large
university with the intimacy of small learning communities. For
information, visit www.uidaho.edu <http://www.uidaho.edu/>
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