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Friday, January 10, 2014

F/T - Evening/Wkend Librarian (College of Staten Is.) (NY)

Evening/Weekend Instruction Librarian (Assistant Professor), College of Staten Island – NY

The Department of the Library, at the College of Staten Island, seeks applicants for appointment to a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor – Evening/Weekend Instruction Librarian. This position is anticipated to begin in September 2014.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach library instruction sessions to undergraduate and graduate students primarily during evenings and weekends. The chosen individual will provide in-depth consultation with students and faculty; collaborate with faculty to develop course content; support curriculum enrichment; participate in collection development; actively assist in the assessment to articulate the library’s impact on student learning; and will provide support for the continuous improvement of instructional programs and practices. S/He will provide proactive reference service, including chat reference, and participate in the development of electronic instructional materials (online tutorials, subject web-guides, etc.). The successful candidate will also pursue an active and productive academic agenda through scholarly publication and grant writing, and will participate in professional conferences. The candidate will assist in training and supervising part-time workers; serve on department, college, and university-wide committees; and work evenings and weekends. (Mondays through Thursdays: 1:00pm – 9:00pm; Sundays: 10:00am – 6:00pm)
 
QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate must have a Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline. A second graduate degree in addition to the MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school is required for a position as Assistant Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with two or more years of experience teaching in an academic setting. Experience in working with an integrated library system (e.g. Aleph, Ex-Libris) is desired. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of emerging trends in instruction and information technologies; strong presentation and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written); the ability to work collaboratively with faculty; the ability to adapt to shifting needs and priorities; and a strong commitment to public service.

COMPENSATION

$42,873 – $74,133; commensurate with qualifications. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please go to www.cuny.edu; select “Employment” – “Search Job Listings” – “More Options to Search for CUNY Jobs” – then enter the Job ID# 9588 in the “Job Opening ID” field.  In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, as well as the contact information for three professional references.

CLOSING DATE
 To apply: https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psp/cnyepprd/GUEST/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=9588&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
January 31, 2014