Substitute Lecturer (Librarian) – Ethnic Studies
Job ID: 27023
Location: Baruch College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility ”
The Newman Library of Baruch College seeks a Substitute Lecturer to serve as the Ethnic Studies Librarian, as part of a team of information specialists who support the students and faculty of the Black and Latinx Studies Department in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences. The successful candidate will:
Be the liaison to the Black and Latinx Studies department.
Manage the new Latin American Studies resource room in the Library and the joint programming with ISLA, the College’s Initiative for the Study of Latin America.
Collaborate across CUNY with the delivery of services relating to Central and Latin America.
Teach credit courses in the Library’s instruction program, which includes an undergraduate Minor in Information Studies.
Provide general reference service at the reference desk and via digital service points. The reference work schedule may require nights and weekends.
Conduct one-on-one research consultations with students and faculty.
Develop research guides and tutorials.
Keep current with changes in information resources and new resources.
Work with faculty to identify OER materials to be used in online courses.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS),or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution.
A second graduate degree is required, preferably focusing in a discipline related to Ethnic or Black and Latinx Studies.
Strong knowledge of information resources in the Black and Latinx studies, Ethnic studies and Latin American Studies.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
COMPENSATION
$79,170
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the Emblem Health HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.
After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period.
If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day.
Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to Emblem Health. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by Emblem Health before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the Emblem Health website https://www1.nyc.gov/site/olr/health/healthhome.page
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit your application online at https://tinyurl.com/43zsce5e. Candidates should provide:
. Cover letter
. CV
. Anarrative statement describing their commitment to and experience with working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/ multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.
Three reference letters.
CLOSING DATE
Review of resumes begins on August 1, 2023; to ensure consideration, please apply by September 10, 2023 (Revised).
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
