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)
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)
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QUALIFICATIONS
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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.
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COMPENSATION
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$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.
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HOW TO APPLY
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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.
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CLOSING DATE
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| 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
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