"Assistant Librarian - Head of Special Collections/Archivist"

Assistant Librarian - Head of Special Collections/Archivist

Salary: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 Annually

Location: St. George 84770, UT

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 26FAC882-1

Division: Library

Department: Library

Opening Date: 01/23/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Announcement

The Library at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Librarian faculty position, responsible for the Special Collections program. The Head of Special Collections Librarian performs a variety of oversight, supervision, and operational management duties requiring substantial knowledge of various library and archival systems and procedures to provide access to special collections, to process library materials, and to assist patrons in the use of library resources. This highly visible position operates in a busy environment and involves actively assisting users and monitoring multiple library functions. The Head of Special Collections/Archivist Librarian will also provide reference services that enhance students' academic needs and will provide instruction and materials for liaison areas as needed. More information about the department and faculty can be found online at https://library.utahtech.edu.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the collection and processing of materials for Special Collections and Archives.
• Provides programming for faculty, student, and public workshops as requested and assigned.
• Coordinates digitization of special collections and archival materials.
• Works with the Dean of the Library to generate grant and fundraising proposals to support Special Collections.
• Trains and supervises the Library paraprofessional staff and student employees assigned to the Special Collections area.
• Serves as a library liaison to assigned discipline(s), providing collection development, and instructional support including creation of subject guides or online tutorials.
• Provides coverage at the reference desk.
• serves on campus and Utah Academic Library Consortium committees as assigned.
• Participates in professional development, local history meetings, and training workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
• Training/certification in special collections and archives management preferred.
• Training and experience in digitization processes strongly preferred, as well as experience with a variety of online resources and strong technology skills.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on complex projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team and build and maintain effective working relations with colleagues, students, staff, and the public.
• Commitment to providing proactive customer service.
• Strong interest and knowledge of Utah history preferred.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service begins Spring 2026. Annual salary of $55,000-$58,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins March 23, 2026; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.