F/T - Clinical Info Scientist, Research Fdn of SUNY (NY)

Clinical Information Scientist, The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Stony Brook

Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume):

Relevant Master's or advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One year of experience working in a health sciences or academic library environment or providing information services to clinicians. 

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with reference/research support or collection development within a health sciences setting. Experience providing instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, or clinical level. Familiarity with current trends in the field of health sciences librarianship. Demonstrated interest in continuing education, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Record of professional activities, including research, presentations, or engagement in professional organizations. 

Brief Description of Duties:
Reporting to the Director of the Health Sciences Library, the Clinical Information Scientist provides research assistance as well as instruction to the faculty, residents, fellows, and clinicians within Stony Brook Medicine's Department of Graduate Medical Education (GME). The Clinical Information Scientist will also engage in outreach and provide research services to clinicians across Stony Brook Medicine's hospitals, centers, and outpatient care facilities. The Clinical Information Scientist will be expected to participate in research, scholarship, and professional activities. 

 

• Establish relationships with the various Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program Directors to ensure they are aware of the research services available through the Health Sciences Library. 

• Develop and deliver instructional sessions on research-related topics, such as literature searching and evidence-based medicine to residents, fellows, and clinicians. 

• Provide in-depth research consultations to residents, fellows, and clinicians as needed for course-related and independent research activities. 

• Develop search strategies for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and meta-analyses. 

• Engage in outreach to Stony Brook Medicine's outpatient and inpatient care facilities, in order to provide research and evidence-based medicine support to clinicians. 

   

  Handle research and data inquiries from Stony Brook Medicine's research facilities, affiliates, and partners.

• Create and maintain research guides and asynchronous learning modules.

• Support new initiatives and special projects across the organization.

• Work collaboratively across the Health Sciences Library to provide general reference/research support. 

• Participate in library, campus, and professional committees.

• Engage in professional development, particularly in the areas of emerging technologies. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

About the libraries:
The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University's mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide-range of resources in multiple formats  and world-renowned special collections and actively contributed to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University's strategic priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities. The Libraries' strategic plan can be found here: https://guides.library.stonybrook.edu/c.php?g=1314005&p=10274908

The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University's commitment to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility values in our hiring, training, and daily work practices, where differences are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. 

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.

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SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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Job Number: 2600610

Official Job Title: Senior Education Specialist
Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Primary Location: US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area: HSC Library

Schedule: Full-time 

Shift:Day Shift    Shift Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM  
Posting Start Date : Mar 17, 2026
Posting End Date: Apr 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary:$80,000 - $85,000

Appointment Type: Regular

Salary Grade:E79

SBU Area:The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook

To Apply:

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F/T - Web & UX Lib, CUNY-John Jay Coll (NY)

Web and User Experience Librarian – Instructor or Assistant Professor

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a senior college of the City University of New York (CUNY) and an internationally recognized leader in educating for justice. Led by President Karol V. Mason, John Jay is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution, it is ranked third in the nation in Black student success, and it is a top ten institution for promoting student social mobility. John Jay is proud to serve a diverse and dynamic student body of 15,000 students that includes nearly fifty percent students who are first in their family to attend college as well as students who are immigrants, from low-income families, or from other historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

The College participates in the doctoral programs of the Graduate Center of CUNY and offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees both in traditional criminal justice-related fields of study as well as in a robust portfolio of liberal arts and sciences programs that highlight themes of justice across the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The College seeks staff and faculty members who thrive in multicultural academic environments and are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

About the Lloyd Sealy Library

The Lloyd Sealy Library is a preeminent, dedicated criminal justice library with comprehensive collections of historical and contemporary materials. We support a liberal arts curriculum for our undergraduate students, in partnership with other CUNY libraries. Our collections are an indispensable resource for faculty and students at John Jay and across CUNY, as well as scholars, practitioners and members of the criminal justice and legal communities around the world. The Library holds unique special collections directly related to the mission of the College. Through its collections, technology, physical and virtual spaces, and our expert faculty and staff, the Library provides students and faculty an inclusive and welcoming environment to support and enhance the learning, teaching, and research needs of the college. We are committed to access and excellence in higher education.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lloyd Sealy Library at John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York (CUNY) seeks a Web and User Experience Librarian to lead and direct our digital presence, commencing in late August 2026. This is a faculty position. The candidate would be appointed at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will manage the Library’s website and digital communications. They will work collaboratively with colleagues from all areas of the Library and other stakeholders to identify Library and user needs, and ensure communications are accurate, effective, consistent and accessible. They will participate fully in the Library’s reference and instruction program.

All our Library faculty teach and provide reference services and have responsibility for specific Library functions.

Candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm and demonstrated commitment to teaching and to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda. The successful candidate must be eager and qualified to work with our diverse student body. As demonstrated in John Jay College’s Seven Principles for a Culturally Responsive, Inclusive, and Anti-Racist Curriculum ( https://new.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/2023-08/7_Princip_Cultur_Resp_Incl_AntiRacist_Curric_Adopt_4.8.21-brief.pdf ), the College seeks a faculty member who thrives in a multicultural, collaborative academic environment and is committed to both access and excellence in higher education.

The successful candidate will be flexible, able to work collaboratively and independently and balance multiple tasks and responsibilities as assigned, including departmental and institutional committee assignments, and be able to adapt to shifting needs and priorities. They will have significant knowledge of current library trends and technologies, standards and best practices, and the intention to stay up to date through professional development, engagement with the profession, and/or through their own academic research.

Our librarians have faculty status and are required to develop and maintain an active research and publication agenda. Earning tenure requires evidence of effective research and scholarly publishing, service and teaching. Library faculty are covered by the PSC CUNY labor contract.

This position reports to the Chief Librarian. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Library’s website

• Be responsible for the content, functionality, accessibility and usability of the Library website, currently on the Springshare platform.

• Work closely with the IT Academic Applications Director and serve as primary liaison to the platform vendor for technical issues.

• Create workflows incorporating ongoing collaboration with Library faculty to ensure veracity and accuracy of website content.

• Manage the Library’s social media, blogs and marketing and promotion of Library events and resources.

• Advise library colleagues on best practices for creating web content.

• Make evidence-based changes based on usability testing and current web usability research.

• Collaborate with college educational technologists to ensure effective library presence on the college learning management system (Brightspace).

2. Reference services and teaching

• Provide reference services in-person and virtually, and teach information literacy one-shot classes and workshops, in person and virtual, for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Collaborate with the information literacy librarian to create digital tools to support learning.

3. Additional assignments

• Provide excellent customer service in support of our community.

• Participate in a work culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Actively participate in relevant committees and working groups to establish shared goals, practices and policies in collaboration with colleagues within the Library, the college and across the university.

• Actively pursue their own research agenda and publish to earn tenure.

• Be prepared to work occasional weekend and/or evening hours if required.

• Take on additional projects and tasks as the Library’s needs evolve.

QUALIFICATIONS

For appointment at the rank of instructor, a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. An instructor is required to complete a second graduate degree within 5 years to advance to assistant professor rank. For a degree at CUNY, tuition benefits are available (6

credits per fall/spring semester). Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required in addition to a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. The successful candidate must have potential for scholarly productivity and have the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining websites following current best practices using Springshare suite of tools or similar platform.

• Skills in applying best practices and current standards to website and other digital content, including accessibility.

• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, able to write clearly and concisely with experience in creating online content.

• Experience with a college learning management system (e.g. Brightspace).

• Ability to teach, in person and online.

• Aptitude for and interest in information technologies.

• Aptitude for and interest in working in a collaborative environment.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities as they arise, and exercise flexibility.

• Adaptability and curiosity, with a growth mindset.

COMPENSATION

Salary range for Instructor: $52,612 - $76,616; Salary range for Assistant Professor: $57,252 - $94,909

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online through the CUNY portal.

1. Navigate to www.cuny.edu

2. Select “Employment”

3. Select “Search Job Postings”

4. Create an Account

5. After creating an account, return to the Job Search page and select “Apply Now”

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Upload all documents as one single file-- pdf format preferred.

Your application must include:

1. Cover letter, which includes how you would contribute to the College’s diversity goals, your research interests if seeking appointment to assistant professor on tenure track, or your plans for working towards a second master’s degree if seeking appointment at the instructor level.

2. Curriculum vitae/resume

3. Writing sample

4. Names and contact information of 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE

The posting closes on April 16, 2026.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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.

Job ID: 31887

Location: John Jay College

Job Type: Full-Time

Source: https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/web-and-user-experience-librarian-instructor-or-assistant-professor/903D7A33C3D144F7B1D442C24349FF1B/job/