Job description
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.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of “active learning. active life.” and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.
Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at[email protected] or 435-652-7500.
Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.
For important information regarding academics, campus safety, student services, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements, visit Utah Tech University’s Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and Clery Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.
Benefits
Highlights from Utah Tech’s benefits package include:
- 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
- Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
- Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
- Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
How to apply
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.
