Physics Library Supervisor

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Closing Date:

04/03/2026

Type of Position:

Library ServicesNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Physics Library of Job Duties:The Physics Library Supervisor under general direction of the department director will coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations maintenance and space management of the Physics Library. This position is responsible for hiring training supervising and evaluating work-study and part-time staff; preparing departmental schedules and ensuring that adequate coverage is provided (some on-call time may be required). This position is expected to develop and maintain a working knowledge of library collections and resources to provide reference services to students faculty and community patrons with basic and in-depth information queries. This position may assist with or give small group training or presentations to students or other potential patrons. This position performs circulation and course reserve functions including shelving filing and processing library materials; maintains library-related equipment; conducts supply ordering and problem reporting; manages the physic departments faculty publication lists; and collects and reports library and material use statistics regularly. The Physics Library Supervisor also coordinates with their department director and the Physics Office on special departmental events resources and requests. Evening or weekend hours may be occasionally required. Reports to the Director of Experiential Learning & Physics Library.

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a bachelors degree

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

• At least two years of experience providing front-facing customer service in a professional work setting

• At least one year of professional supervisory or leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of formal work experience in a library setting

• Experience with processing and managing library course reserves

• Experience using Ex Libris Alma/Primo Integrated Library System or another comparable library integrated system

• Experience using Springshare products especially LibAnswers LibCal LibGuides and LibStaffer

• At least two years of supervisory and/or leadership experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to train and supervise others effectively fostering a respectful positive environment for direct reports

• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and welcoming environment

• Ability to engage in intelligent risk-taking and self-start with minimal supervision

• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

• Excellent customer service skills with strong commitment to high quality service

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize and meet expected deadlines use judgment and analytical skills for problem solving and seek consultation when appropriate or necessary

Additional Information:

Minimum salary: $43923 commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusStephanie Pierce Director of Experiential Learning and Director of the Physics Library

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

When completing your application please upload the following: letter of application résumé and a list of three current references (names addresses emails telephone numbers and nature of relationship).

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

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The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes