LaGuardia Community College of The City University of New York is requesting applications for a faculty leadership position in our library: Chief Librarian. The announcement describing the position, closing date, how to apply and the necessary qualifications are pasted below.
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Job Vacancy Notice
Job Title Professor (Librarian) - Chief Librarian
Job ID 23500
Location LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. In 2019, LaGuardia served over 30,000 students in pre-college, associate degree, and continuing education programs. Major areas of study include Health Sciences, STEM, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts. Consistent with the diversity of Queens, 56 percent of LaGuardia students are born outside of the United States. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest come from Brooklyn and beyond. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (88 percent), 58 percent are women, and 31 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-eight percent of LaGuardia students are Hispanic, making the college a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Sixty-six percent of LaGuardia students receive financial aid. Slightly less than half attend part-time, often because they need to work to support their families. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in a 2017 Stanford University study. For more information about LaGuardia Community College please visit www.laguardia.edu.
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Job Vacancy Notice
Job Title Professor (Librarian) - Chief Librarian
Job ID 23500
Location LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. In 2019, LaGuardia served over 30,000 students in pre-college, associate degree, and continuing education programs. Major areas of study include Health Sciences, STEM, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts. Consistent with the diversity of Queens, 56 percent of LaGuardia students are born outside of the United States. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest come from Brooklyn and beyond. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (88 percent), 58 percent are women, and 31 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-eight percent of LaGuardia students are Hispanic, making the college a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Sixty-six percent of LaGuardia students receive financial aid. Slightly less than half attend part-time, often because they need to work to support their families. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in a 2017 Stanford University study. For more information about LaGuardia Community College please visit www.laguardia.edu.
Reporting to the College's Provost, the Chief Librarian is responsible for organizing, directing and evaluating library services, information resources, policies, planning, outreach, personnel, budgets, as well as the Library facility and its online presence. This is a tenured position.
The Chief Librarian will:
• Serve as the principal advocate for the Library, and its faculty and staff
• Oversee all aspects of Library administration including instruction and reference, public and technical services, collection management and development, institutional archives and special collections, budgeting and staff supervision, facility planning and management
• Mentor and guide untenured and tenured faculty
• Supervise and facilitate continued integration of new and emerging technologies in Library operations, and maintain effective local, regional, and state consortial partnerships
• Establish a strategic vision that aligns the Library's mission, goals, and objectives with the College's Strategic Plan
• Serve as Chairperson of the Library Department. Prepare faculty evaluations based on annual goals and carry out Library departmental activities related to faculty promotion and tenure
• Represent the College on the CUNY Council of Chief Librarians which is charged with advancing library services across CUNY
• Represent the Library on College-wide and University committees
• Seek grants to enhance Library funding for systems, resources, programs, and services, and participate in other College fundraising activities
• Demonstrate a record of scholarship
The Chief Librarian will:
• Serve as the principal advocate for the Library, and its faculty and staff
• Oversee all aspects of Library administration including instruction and reference, public and technical services, collection management and development, institutional archives and special collections, budgeting and staff supervision, facility planning and management
• Mentor and guide untenured and tenured faculty
• Supervise and facilitate continued integration of new and emerging technologies in Library operations, and maintain effective local, regional, and state consortial partnerships
• Establish a strategic vision that aligns the Library's mission, goals, and objectives with the College's Strategic Plan
• Serve as Chairperson of the Library Department. Prepare faculty evaluations based on annual goals and carry out Library departmental activities related to faculty promotion and tenure
• Represent the College on the CUNY Council of Chief Librarians which is charged with advancing library services across CUNY
• Represent the Library on College-wide and University committees
• Seek grants to enhance Library funding for systems, resources, programs, and services, and participate in other College fundraising activities
• Demonstrate a record of scholarship
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 years demonstrated administrative/management experience in an academic library environment.
- Understanding of and significant experience in addressing the major challenges (including technology) facing academic libraries.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- At least 5 years demonstrated administrative/management experience in an academic library environment.
- Understanding of and significant experience in addressing the major challenges (including technology) facing academic libraries.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
COMPENSATION
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
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
From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
From our job posting system, select "Apply Now", create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
February 17, 2022
February 17, 2022
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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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.
