Adjunct Life Sciences Librarian
Job Title: Adjunct Life Sciences Librarian
Job Classification: Non-Teaching Adjunct (NTA)
Job Description: This is a part-time position at Queens College Library (QCL), City University of New York. As a member of the Library Faculty this public services position reports to the Chief Librarian & Chair, through a coordinating or supervising librarian as appropriate.
Responsibilities: Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions:
•Serves as a subject specialist for several subjects: Biology, Family-Nutrition-Exercise Science, Health & Medicine, etc.
•Provides research & reference assistance via in-person, online, hybrid
•Participates in our instruction program by teaching sessions for ENGL110, assigned and related subjects, workshops, presentations, tours, etc.
•Develops subject-based learning objectives and instruction materials
•Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development,guides, etc.) and outreach in assigned and related subjects
•Works in collaboration with library colleagues who provide specializedresources and services
•Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing resources in assignedand related subjects, collaborating to support exhibits & events
•Works collaboratively on collections projects, including resourceassessments, resource weeding & relocating, etc.
•May supervise part-time support staff
•Participates in relevant teams, performs other duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or in a closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. Also required is the ability to teach successfully, and to work with others for the good of the institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
Librarianship & Teaching:
•One semester’s experience providing library research/reference service
•One semester’s experience doing library instruction, or teaching
Subject Knowledge & Skills:
•Undergraduate degree related to the position’s subjects
•Familiarity with digital resources and search strategies related to theposition’s subjects
Employment Terms:
•This part-time position is for about 15 hours per week, for a total of 225 hours for the Spring semester, and is renewable on a semesterly basis, subject to evaluation
•Evening/weekend hours may be required to ensure service operations
•This is an in-person position that requires working on-site
Compensation Range:
•$50.31 to $54.45 per hour (Adjunct Lecturer)
How to Apply:
To express your interest, submit the following three items:
1.One-page cover letter
2.Resume
3.Names & Contact information of two professional references
Email the information to library@qc.cuny.edu with the subject line “Adjunct Life Sciences Librarian.” Review of applications begins September 22, 2025 and open until filled.
