REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited
Undergraduate degree in fine arts, performing arts, or
Ability to provide instruction, reference, and collection management for the School of Music, the Department of Art and Art History, and the Department of Theatre & Dance.
Teach students digital literacies effectively that include the use of technologies and
Teach and promote streaming audio and video resources in liaison
Manage and support sound
Knowledge of reference/instructional services in an academic library
Knowledge of trends and services in academic libraries to support undergraduate and graduate
Knowledge of current and emerging trends in information literacy instruction and information
Awareness of new and emerging technologies and how they can be utilized in an academic
Ability to successfully initiate, track, and manage
Understanding of ways to market and promote instruction, collections, and services to various groups.
Demonstration of ability, interest, and willingness to assume additional and/or new
responsibilities, along with the ability to set and model high-performance standards.
Ability to conceptualize, articulate, and implement short and long-range goals.
Ability to work independently and as a team member to solve problems, using sound judgment in
decision-making according to an established timeframe.
Friendly, approachable, public service attitude.
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, along with skills associated with
listening, negotiating, compromising, and adapting.
Proven interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective
working relationships with colleagues, faculty, students, and staff.
Ability to support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate degree in fine arts, performing arts, or music.
One to three years of experience in an academic library supporting music, fine arts, or performing
arts.
Teaching experience.
Reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
Experience developing LibGuides, tutorials, and learning objects. Functional knowledge of
WordPress, CSS, HTML, and the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Experience with Blackboard or another Learning Management System.
ENVIRONMENT: The University of Alabama, The Capstone University, is the State of Alabama’s flagship public university, and the senior comprehensive doctoral level institution in Alabama. UA enrolls over 38,320 students, with record breaking freshman classes for each of the past three years. UA has also increased graduate student enrollment by seven percent for Fall 2021. Ranked among the top 70 public universities in the nation by U.S. World and News Report’s annual college rankings for more than a decade, UA ranked 67th among public universities in 2020 rankings. UA made the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates in 2021. University of Alabama students continue to win prestigious national awards. Fifty-nine UA students have been named Goldwater Scholars. The University of Alabama has produced a total of 15 Rhodes Scholars, 16 Truman Scholars, 32 Hollins Scholars, and 11 Boren Scholars. The University of Alabama is a leader among public universities nationwide for enrollment of National Merit Scholars with more than 900 currently enrolled, the highest number in UA’s history. Under the leadership of President Stuart Bell, UA has launched a strategic planning process that includes an aggressive research agenda and expansion of graduate education. There are currently 36 faculty who have received NSF Career awards, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists. UA was also recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for the fifth time in six years in 2021-2022. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, a metropolitan area of over 250,000, with a vibrant economy, a moderate climate, and reputation across the South as an innovative, progressive community with an excellent quality of life. Tuscaloosa provides easy access to mountains, several larger cities, and the beautiful Gulf Coast.
The University Libraries maintains memberships in the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition of Networked Information, centerNET, LYRASIS, HathiTrust, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, LOCKSS, the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries, and the Alabama Digital Preservation Network. As a U.S. Government Documents Regional Depository since 1860, the UA Libraries serves Alabama libraries and the public. The University Libraries homepage may be accessed at http://www.libraries.ua.edu
Prior to employment the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation.
SALARY/BENEFITS: 12 month clinical faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Salary range is $52,000-$65,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and advanced degrees. Strong benefits, including professional development support, tuition fee waiver, and matching retirement contributions.
TO APPLY: Applications are accepted online only at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu Click Search Positions, University Libraries in the drop down box. Please include your application, Curriculum Vitae, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three references, including one current supervisor.
Position open until filled. Applications received by May 12, 2023 are assured of receiving full consideration.