Non-Teaching Adjunct
Borough of Manhattan Community College
A.Philip Randolph Library
Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to the intellectual and personal growth of students. With enrollment of over 17,000 students, BMCC is the largest of the 24 institutions comprising The City University of New York (CUNY). BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students: over 41% are Hispanic, over 30% are Black or African American, over 30% were born outside the US, and they represent more than 160 countries of origin with over 115 languages spoken. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity and national origin, among other personal characteristics. Collectively we share a belief in the transformative power of education to further the intellectual, economic, and social vitality of individuals and communities—and in the role of community colleges in advancing equity and social justice.
BMCC’s motto speaks to this common sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. As we strive to make BMCC the very best it can be— a leading community college nationwide— we are dedicated to building a diverse and talented faculty that is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service within our multicultural and international environment.
BMCC seeks to hire a Non-Teaching Adjunct (NTA) for November 2023 to June 2024 for a total of 400 hours. This position is funded by the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium. The incumbent will report to the Chief Librarian and primarily be responsible for simultaneously preparing and recording oral histories - both those required as part of the Consortium funds and for additional archiving of queer life at BMCC. In addition, the incumbent would work on building an archive of LGBTQIA+ experiences at BMCC, assist in the promotion of activities and events, recruit participants for the oral history and other activities/events, and help to build a sustainable network between office and divisions at BMCC.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Serving as a point person for students to contact for assistance.
- Assist faculty, staff, and students by being the central contract for promoting (via social media and other initiatives) LGBTQIA+ programs and activities.
Work with the Queer Faculty Interest Group, the Pride Mentoring Network, the Counseling Center, the Office of Academic Affairs, the Women’s Resource Center, and the Office of Student Affairs to create a network of LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff who can support students throughout their college careers.
Establish working relationships with other BMCC offices, including the Offices of Compliance and Diversity and the Title IX Coordinator, the Student Health Center, the Advocacy Resource Center, Academic Advising and Transfer Center, the Office of Accessibility and others, to build capacity to work with LGBTQIA+ students and support their unique needs.
Serve as a central liaison to students who need help navigating offices for support.
Scan, upload, and manage materials to dedicated web-spaces designed by part-time designer
Update information on all LGBTQIA+ initiatives at BMCC on the OpenLab
Manage social media related to LGBTQIA+ initiatives
Work with Chief Librarian and library staff to being archiving historical and contemporaneous queer existence at BMCC as well as work of LGBTQIA+ events, training, and programming, with emphasis on collecting and collating historical records as well building a sustainable archive for the future.
Recruiting students and recording the oral history for the LGBTQIA+ Consortium history project.- Recruiting faculty/staff, including retirees and alumni, to participate in a wider Oral History project as part of building an archive of queerness at BMCC.
Required Qualifications:
- A Master's in library science (MLS) or Master's in library and information science
- (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or at least 18 credits from an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS program
- Knowledge of archives and archival procedures.
- Familiarity with issues related to the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Excellent communication skills, including leading meetings, creating social media posts, written reports and oral presentations.
- Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable community.
- Strong service orientation
- Positive and professional demeanor with diverse groups of students and colleagues
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability in building community among diverse groups.
- Experience creating workshops and other programming.
Compensation: $47.42 per hour
Candidates should provide:
1. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and qualifications described in the job posting.
2. Current resume/CV
Documents should be emailed to:
Kathleen Dreyer, kdreyer@bmcc.cuny.edu
Brian Kelley, bkelley@bmcc.cuny.edu
Yuliya Shneyderman, yshneyderman@bmcc.cuny.edu
