University of Utah
Head of Teaching, Research, & Outreach for the Marriott Library (Associate or Fu
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Head of Teaching, Research, & Outreach for the Marriott Library (Associate or Full Librarian)
Contact this position:
Lyndi Hewitt, Summit Search Solutions, inc. (lhewitt@summitsearchsolutions.com; 615-423-0525). For additional information, contact Melanie Hawks, Marriott Library Assistant Dean for Organizational Development, (melanie.hawks@utah.edu). Application FAQs at https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php.
Position Summary The J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah seeks a Head of Teaching, Research, & Outreach to lead engagement with the academic programs serving 12 colleges and schools and related disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs across the University of Utah. The role is a pragmatic leader committed to building partnerships, enhancing academic and community engagement, and conducting needs assessments to support the research enterprise and student success initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections & Scholarly Communication, the position provides leadership for teaching, academic and community engagement, collection building, research support, and student success. As a member of the Dean’s Cabinet, the position contributes to divisional and library-wide planning and assessment, and collaborates with peers internally and externally.
Location:
Salt Lake City, Utah area (relocation assistance provided). The position is a hybrid of on-campus and local remote work, as authorized at the discretion of the Associate Dean.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the Teaching, Research, and Outreach unit, ensuring collaboration, active engagement, and alignment of library liaisons within supported academic and research communities.
Manage, mentor, and develop 13 liaison library faculty; continually assess and enhance the liaison support model, ensuring portfolios are balanced, strategically aligned, and responsive to college needs.
Work with academic and research communities, department heads, and liaisons to understand teaching and research needs, design educational programs, and identify new or expanded collections opportunities.
Collaborate with liaison librarians, users, and the Collections & Resource Description unit to prioritize information resource acquisitions and support collection management projects; monitor scholarly communication trends and consult researchers on campus-level initiatives.
Coordinate with functional specialists and library faculty to support the research infrastructure (e.g., research data management, systematic reviews), identifying collaboration points to better support academic and research communities.
Management & Supervision This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly Communications and manages a team of 13 faculty librarians (direct reports) and two student employees (indirect reports).
Join Us In Creating a Great Organization We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional career path. We are especially interested in candidates with experience and expertise that will help advance our mission to provide everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities. As a member of the Dean’s Cabinet, you will have a voice in decisions about policies, programs, and services across the library.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
Strong management skills, including experience in mentoring, training, coaching, inspiring, and evaluating performance.
Experience delivering library instruction, integrating technology, providing research support, and developing partnerships.
A record of cultivating strong relationships and building consensus within teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage change effectively at both operational and personnel levels.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with assessment tools and strategies.
Knowledge of trends and issues in scholarly communications.
Criteria For Faculty Appointment The faculty rank (Associate or Full Librarian) and salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Completion of a criminal background check is required by Utah state law (http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-130.html).
Compensation Salary range: $100,000–$120,000, including an administrative stipend. Benefits include a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF/Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, and generous paid sick and vacation time.
Application Instructions Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing the strengths you would bring to the role/organization, and contact information for five professional references. Reference letters are not requested. Preferred consideration will be given to all applications received by April 20, 2025.
Additional Information Department:
00790 – Marriott Library – Operations
City:
Salt Lake City, UT
Track:
Tenure Track
Requisition Number:
PRN01345CF
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/179670.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). For more information, see https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.
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Lyndi Hewitt, Summit Search Solutions, inc. (lhewitt@summitsearchsolutions.com; 615-423-0525). For additional information, contact Melanie Hawks, Marriott Library Assistant Dean for Organizational Development, (melanie.hawks@utah.edu). Application FAQs at https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php.
Position Summary The J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah seeks a Head of Teaching, Research, & Outreach to lead engagement with the academic programs serving 12 colleges and schools and related disciplinary and interdisciplinary programs across the University of Utah. The role is a pragmatic leader committed to building partnerships, enhancing academic and community engagement, and conducting needs assessments to support the research enterprise and student success initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Collections & Scholarly Communication, the position provides leadership for teaching, academic and community engagement, collection building, research support, and student success. As a member of the Dean’s Cabinet, the position contributes to divisional and library-wide planning and assessment, and collaborates with peers internally and externally.
Location:
Salt Lake City, Utah area (relocation assistance provided). The position is a hybrid of on-campus and local remote work, as authorized at the discretion of the Associate Dean.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the Teaching, Research, and Outreach unit, ensuring collaboration, active engagement, and alignment of library liaisons within supported academic and research communities.
Manage, mentor, and develop 13 liaison library faculty; continually assess and enhance the liaison support model, ensuring portfolios are balanced, strategically aligned, and responsive to college needs.
Work with academic and research communities, department heads, and liaisons to understand teaching and research needs, design educational programs, and identify new or expanded collections opportunities.
Collaborate with liaison librarians, users, and the Collections & Resource Description unit to prioritize information resource acquisitions and support collection management projects; monitor scholarly communication trends and consult researchers on campus-level initiatives.
Coordinate with functional specialists and library faculty to support the research infrastructure (e.g., research data management, systematic reviews), identifying collaboration points to better support academic and research communities.
Management & Supervision This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Collections and Scholarly Communications and manages a team of 13 faculty librarians (direct reports) and two student employees (indirect reports).
Join Us In Creating a Great Organization We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional career path. We are especially interested in candidates with experience and expertise that will help advance our mission to provide everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities. As a member of the Dean’s Cabinet, you will have a voice in decisions about policies, programs, and services across the library.
Required Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
Strong management skills, including experience in mentoring, training, coaching, inspiring, and evaluating performance.
Experience delivering library instruction, integrating technology, providing research support, and developing partnerships.
A record of cultivating strong relationships and building consensus within teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage change effectively at both operational and personnel levels.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with assessment tools and strategies.
Knowledge of trends and issues in scholarly communications.
Criteria For Faculty Appointment The faculty rank (Associate or Full Librarian) and salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Completion of a criminal background check is required by Utah state law (http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-130.html).
Compensation Salary range: $100,000–$120,000, including an administrative stipend. Benefits include a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF/Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, and generous paid sick and vacation time.
Application Instructions Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing the strengths you would bring to the role/organization, and contact information for five professional references. Reference letters are not requested. Preferred consideration will be given to all applications received by April 20, 2025.
Additional Information Department:
00790 – Marriott Library – Operations
City:
Salt Lake City, UT
Track:
Tenure Track
Requisition Number:
PRN01345CF
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/179670.
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). For more information, see https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/. Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.
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