Assistant Director for Library Web Applications

Description

The University of Kentucky Libraries is accepting applications for the Assistant Director for Library Web Applications position: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/374917. The position is responsible for the overall strategy, coordination, and management of UK Libraries applications, including the Drupal website, Springshare applications, and specialized digital libraries. The successful candidate will be a creative problem solver with a commitment to the design, development, and implementation of digital tools and systems that optimize user experience and provide seamless discovery of and access to library resources.

Application review will begin February 16, but the position will remain open until filled.  

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 

For consecutive years now, the University of Kentucky has been recognized as one of the best employers in higher education by the Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked among America's Best Employers and Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes magazine. This national recognition is due in part to the wide array of excellent benefit options available to employees, including, but not limited to, the very generous 200% retirement match: Benefits | UK Human Resources (uky.edu). 

Library tenure-track faculty are also eligible to receive a generous relocation allowance, start-up funding for research, and annual professional development/travel funds.