F/T - HEAD OF
REFERENCE
LEHMAN COLLEGE (CUNY)
– LEONARD LIEF LIBRARY
FULL-TIME, REGULAR
APPOINTMENT
Lehman College, City University of New York’s public senior
college in the Bronx, is located on a 37-acre, tree-lined campus 40 minutes by
direct subway from midtown Manhattan.
The College is a force for social justice and vital contributor to the
new Bronx renaissance. In 2017, Lehman
College was ranked number 4 nationally in fostering intergenerational social
mobility for U.S. students by the National Bureau of Economic Research and the
Equality of Opportunity Project.
The Head of Reference is responsible for day-to-day
operations of Leonard Lief Library’s Reference unit and provides leadership for
a high level of seamless public services to students and faculty. This position is an essential part of the
library faculty team dedicated to supporting the research, teaching, and
learning mission of Lehman College. The
position reports to the Chief Librarian.
The candidate:
• - coordinates
and assigns Reference service point work schedules for face-to-face and virtual
operations
• - supervises
reference service and research support including virtual reference and
consultations
• - in
coordination with key library faculty, implements data-driven strategies
analyzing, developing, and transforming reference collections in all formats
• - pursues
knowledge of emerging library trends and best practices including
reference-research materials, instructional methodologies, and information literacy
concepts
• - leads and
mentors a dynamic team of library faculty to develop innovative research
support programs and services
• - recruits,
trains, and supervises Reference Adjunct faculty
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.
The candidate is expected to have:
• - academic
library supervisory experience
• - familiarity
with current and emerging technologies
• - ability to
innovatively apply technology and evidence-based decision-making to improve the
user experience
• - advanced
project planning and management skills
• - ability to
work collegially and collaboratively with individuals of diverse backgrounds
PREFERRED
• -
instructional experience helpful
• - experience
with a variety of software and web applications including LibGuides and course
management packages
• - knowledge of
scholarly communications and experience with institutional repositories and
Open Educational Resources
• -
participation in research and scholarship endeavors
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, including research
reassignment leave as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional
development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit http://www.cuny.edu,
access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for
this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information:
Candidates should provide a CV-resume and names and contact
information of three professional references.
CLOSING DATE
Review of
applications will begin November 1, 2019.
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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.
