Details **Open Date** 03/10/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN41318B **Job Title** Curator **Working Title** Rare Books Curator **Job Grade** D **FLSA Code** Administrative **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No **Standard Hours per Week** 40 **Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** Monday to Friday, between 8am to 6pm. Some evenings and weekends may be required. **VP Area** Academic Affairs **Department** 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $50,000 to $55,000 **Close Date** 04/21/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 03/19/2025 **Job Summary** The Rare Books Department at the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Special Collections division is seeking a motivated candidate to work as the new Assistant Curator of its dynamic collection of antiquarian volumes, historical objects, facsimiles, and contemporary artists’ books. The Rare Books Assistant Curator contributes to the Department’s educational and outreach activities, which include class instruction, exhibition installation, and community programs and events. The position is also responsible for expanding the accessibility of the collection, with careful attention to research requests from both on- and off-campus students, faculty, traveling researchers, and community members. In addition to managing these projects, the successful applicant will also assist in the development and execution of the policies, procedures, and daily operations of the Rare Books department. This includes training and supervising a team of part-time student employees. In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to serve on library committees, present at conferences, collaborate on library-wide initiatives, and publish professional work related to the Rare Books collection. This position is required to work on campus full-time. Telecommuting will only be authorized for occasional/exceptional circumstances. We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path. The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position. **Responsibilities** This position reports directly to the Rare Books Librarian, with a primary focus on outreach and educational programming that includes but is not limited to: developing and giving presentations and lectures; curating and installing physical exhibitions; and maintaining the library website and other digital media. The position will also oversee and assist in the accession, organization, processing, and maintenance of the Rare Books collection; conduct training for Rare Books and Special Collections staff; assist library patrons in the use and research of materials in the Rare Books collection, including a weekly desk shift in the Reading Room; and supporting access to materials across the departments of the Special Collections Division. **Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in History, Art, Humanities, Library Science, related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) plus three years directly related experience required. Knowledge of museum practices, collection management and preservation principles; experience in supervising, teaching and training others; demonstrated knowledge of budget applications required. Organizational skills as well as demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. An advanced degree and additional experience may be preferred depending upon area of assignment. This position does not provide patient care. **Preferences** Three years of library work experience and/or curatorial assistance; Knowledge of antiquarian principles, best practices in handling rare books, and descriptive terminology; General knowledge of world history and literature pertaining to areas of collection emphasis; Specialized knowledge of the history of the book, including manuscript and print traditions; Demonstrated proficiency and capability with information technology systems in the context of an academic library; Reading, writing, or speaking skills in a second language related to library collections or reference works; Advanced degree in applicable fields, in addition to minimum qualifications. Preferred qualifications represent the type of skills and experience that will distinguish applicants who meet the requirements for this position. We will screen applications based in part on preferences. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the ones that most strongly match your educational and professional background. The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals. **Type** Benefited Staff **Special Instructions Summary** A **ll applications received by March 19, 2025 will receive full consideration.** This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews. When prompted to do so, please upload three (3) professional references. A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document. **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. 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