Information Literacy and Student Engagement Librarian
– Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY
The
following position requires familiarity with the community college
philosophy and the ability to work within a culturally diverse college
population.
TITLE OF POSITION/RANK:
Information Literacy and Student Engagement Librarian (Tenure Track)
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Center for Learning Resources, Library, Media, and Instructional Technology
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Center
for Learning Resources, Library, Media & Instructional Technology
seeks a Librarian to provide reference services face-to-face and online;
deliver course-related instructions,
on and off campus, and online; and collaborate with academic
departments in assigned liaison areas. The candidate will head a robust
information literacy program and conduct outreach services designed to
increase student engagement with library services. The
Information Literacy and Student Engagement Librarian will develop
standards-driven educational tools and keep informed of trends in early
college services to students, including investigating ways to integrate
guided pathways and user-focused concepts into
library services. The candidate is also expected to be active in
departmental affairs, student life, and college governance. They must
have flexibility in performing various tasks, as departmental and
library needs change. The incumbent must be willing to
work evenings, as assigned, and on weekends.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The
successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree (MLS or
MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution. Strong teaching and
instructional technology skills required; and excellent
oral and written skills are also required. They must be able to work as
part of a team. All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to
and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation,
and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in
or knowledge of librarianship in an academic setting preferred.
Experience building resources with the Springshare suite of products and
familiarity with AMLA/Primo library
platform also preferred.
POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2019
SALARY & BENEFITS:
The starting salary is $63,570 plus excellent benefits.
TO APPLY:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
You may upload your documents by clicking “here.” Send resumes, cover letters, references and copies of transcripts to:
humanresources@sunywcc.edu.
Please indicate “Information Literacy and Student
Engagement Librarian (Tenure Track)” in the subject line of the email or
mail to:
Director, Human Resources, Westchester Community College, HR
Department, Administration Building- Suite B42, 75 Grasslands Road,
Valhalla, NY 10595; Fax: (914) 606-7838
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Priority will be given to applications received by
April 8, 2019.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Westchester
Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable
education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed
to student success,
academic excellence and lifelong learning.
