UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: IT Administrator II
Salary: $40,000 minimum
Available:
The University of Tennessee Libraries seeks a Development Programmer (IT
Administrator II) to join the Library Technology Services department. The ideal
candidate will be a creative problem-solver able to work independently and
collaboratively with other library programmers, librarians, and staff to
enhance virtual access to library resources in such diverse areas as mobile
computing, media streaming, and Web-based information technologies.
The Development Programmer will help create specifications for, design,
develop, test, document, and implement new computer programs and information
systems as well as modify, enhance, and extend existing computer programs and
information systems through original programming and the integration of
commercial and open source applications.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who
have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and
intercultural goals of the University.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science; or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related
work experience. Several years of programming experience in languages such as
JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Python, C, C++, or Objective-C. Demonstrated experience
with Unix and Mac server environments. Experience or knowledge of mobile device
computing environments, Web applications and services, electronic media
formats, media streaming, and database environments. Ability to interact
professionally with faculty librarians, technical staff, and library users.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired
Graduate degree in computer science or related field. Experience with mobile
device application development; especially with the Cocoa Touch API for the
iPhone . Experience working in libraries or higher education environments.
Experience or knowledge of browser extensions.
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.
The University of Tennessee Libraries, with an annual budget of more than $16
million, employs over two hundred persons, including 40 librarians. UT
Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and
the Center for Research Libraries.
Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at
http://
Benefits
Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days and 12 sick leave days; choice
of state retirement plan or ORP (AIG Retirement, ING, 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.
Application Procedures
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: Elizabeth Greene, Library Personnel & Procurement, 1015
Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. Application materials may be sent
via email attachment to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin
November 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental
disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The
University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of
Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent
with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with 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 of 1990,
The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate
on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and
activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin),
Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination
in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status 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 Equity and Diversity.
http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/exempt/ITAdminII.html
--
David Ratledge
Associate Professor & Coordinator of
Emerging Systems & Operational Support
The University of Tennessee Libraries
865-974-2871
[email protected]
