Hello, all, I hope this note finds you well as we begin a new year. The University of Utah has just posted a tenure-line faculty position in book arts. Please share with those who may be interested. Preferred consideration deadline is January 24, 2023. Thanks for your consideration! Marnie ************************ Studio Manager & Instructor The J. Willard Marriott Library seeks an engaged professional for the position of Book Arts Studio Manager & Instructor. This tenure-track, twelve-month faculty position teaches academic courses and community workshops, provides organizational support, supervises staff, interns, and volunteers, and oversees Book Arts Program (BAP) and Red Butte Press (RBP) projects. This position manages the ongoing maintenance of the letterpress studio and acts as safety officer, liaising with campus Environmental Health & Safety. As part of a creative team, the position acts as Lead Printer and oversees marketing & promotion for Red Butte Press editions & ephemera. The Studio Manager and Instructor contributes to curriculum development while teaching (or co-teaching) semester-length and short courses in book arts and/or art foundations. The position provides strategic leadership and management of day-to-day activities, including supervision of studio staff, curating and installing exhibitions, guiding collaborative efforts, and otherwise supporting the dynamic needs of the program. We seek qualified applicants who also bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization. We invite applications from candidates who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path. All candidates should be prepared to discuss how they see themselves contributing to the University’s equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. The library serves an increasingly diverse constituency of users, and our employees, services, collections, and policies should honor and reflect this diversity. We are therefore interested in identifying and interviewing candidates who have experience with underserved or marginalized communities and communities of color and who are committed to advancing our mission to provide equitable access to information resources and providing a collection that authentically reflects the perspectives of diverse communities. Relocation to the Salt Lake City, Utah area is required and will be financially supported by house hunting and moving allowances. To learn about the position or to share a nomination, please reach out to Melanie Hawks, Assistant Dean for DEI and Director of Library Human Resources, at melanie.hawks@utah.edu<mailto:melanie.hawks@utah.edu>. Additional information about the application process can be found at https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php Qualifications: * Master of Fine Arts in Book Arts or a related field, or equivalency plus two years’ experience required; * Evidence of potential to meet the professional requirements of a tenure-track position through research, librarianship, and service. * Appointment at the Assistant Librarian level will require demonstrated potential for scholarly engagement and evidence of a clear research focus. Preferred consideration will be given to all applications received by January 24, 2023. For more information and to apply: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/143080 [Block U Logo] Marnie Powers-Torrey she/her/hers Librarian & Director Book Arts Program & Red Butte Press The University of Utah Marriott Library/295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0860 801.585.9555 www.bookartsprogram.org