The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Library seeks a skilled and motivated professional to lead the Acquisitions and Content Management team. The Director of Acquisitions and Content Management coordinates the work of the Acquisitions and Content Management unit including acquisitions, electronic resources and serials, cataloging and metadata, discovery, course reserves, stacks maintenance, bindery, and resource sharing. The position supervises 2 tenure-track faculty and 2 non-exempt staff. The Director’s role is multifaceted with three areas of responsibility:

• Management of the Collection Services department’s as part of the leadership team also including the Head of Collection Services, Director of Special Collections, and Director of Access Services.
• Oversight of daily operations of the Acquisitions and Content Management unit.
• Direct responsibility for acquisitions, collection development and management, and course reserves

The Director of Acquisitions and Content Management will lead by building effective relationships across the unit while maintaining the positive team environment that currently exists.

The Library believes that a broad diversity of identities, backgrounds, lived experiences, and viewpoints allows us to best serve our community. Statistics show that members of historically excluded communities only apply if they feel they meet all the required and desired qualifications. The Library welcomes applications from all librarians that meet the required qualifications, and encourages applicants to speak to their experience and knowledge, including skills gained in positions outside of libraries.

This is a 12-month tenure-track position reporting to the Head of Collection Services.

Review of applications begins on 28 November 2022 and continues until the position is filled. For a full description and to apply for this position, visit https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/utc_faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=22000002B8.