Lehman College (CUNY)
Leonard Lief Library
Website: http://lehman.edu/library
FACULTY VACANCY
ANNOUNCEMENT
Web Services-Online
Learning Librarian [Substitute]
Temporary position. The start date will be during Spring 2018 semester,
and the end date is August 26, 2018.
The Web Services-Online Learning Librarian is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Library’s web-based learning initiatives. The candidate will bring a vision for facilitating online learning in a range of web environments – both synchronously and asynchronously – coupled with technical expertise to realize this vision.
The candidate:
• User experience or user interface design and usability assessment methods
COMPENSATION
The Web Services-Online Learning Librarian is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Library’s web-based learning initiatives. The candidate will bring a vision for facilitating online learning in a range of web environments – both synchronously and asynchronously – coupled with technical expertise to realize this vision.
The position:
• evaluates and updates the Library’s
responsive website in conjunction with campus IT
• designs, implements, and maintains
best practices for LibGuides
• coordinates and implements efforts to
embed resources in Blackboard
• provides instructional design and
technical support for campus OER projects
• creates
additional online learning objects using Camtasia, LibWizard, Wordpress,
and related emerging technologies.
The candidate:
• serves as primary liaison to
Information Technology and its Web Team
• coordinates with Office of Online
Education
• chairs the Library’s internal Web
Team
• collaborates with library colleagues
to develop annual Student Technology Fee proposal.
The position also provides reference service, information
literacy instruction, and collection development in assigned subject areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an
ALA-accredited institution. Second
Master’s degree required for appointment to Assistant Professor.
At least one year of academic library experience. Experience with web development, management,
and usability [HTML, CSS, PHP, Adobe Creative Suite]. Strong commitment to outstanding public
service and ability to serve a diverse community.
Previous experience
with or knowledge of following resources is recommended:
• User experience or user interface design and usability assessment methods
• Web analytics
• ADA compliance
• Wordpress
• Blackboard and asynchronous
communication technologies
• Springshare suite of products
including LibGuides and LibWizard
• Instructional technologies and
instructional design.
COMPENSATION
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
Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information of
three professional references to:
Kenneth Schlesinger,
Chief Librarian
Leonard Lief Library
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468-1589
Kenneth.Schlesinger@lehman.cuny.edu
Leonard Lief Library
Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West
Bronx, New York 10468-1589
Kenneth.Schlesinger@lehman.cuny.edu
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community
by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and
women to apply. We take pride in our
pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and
inclusion. Lehman College/CUNY is an
EEO/AA/ADA/IRCA Employer.
