Job Description Job Title: Reference & Instruction Librarian (Instructor or
Assistant Professor)

Job ID: 7151

Location: Bronx Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

  
FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Professor: Supports a college library through providing in-depth
consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing
improvement of instructional programs and practices. Pursues an active
scholarly agenda, performs supervisory duties, and participates in college-
and university-wide programs and committees as assigned.

  
Instructor: Supports a college library through providing in-depth consultation
with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of
instructional programs and practices.

  
Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Reference and Instruction Librarian
joins a team of librarians providing students and faculty with one-on-one and
group instruction. This position involves direct contact with library users,
providing traditional and virtual reference and research assistance, outreach
to faculty engaged in developing information literacy knowledge and skills of
students, collaboration with librarians to engage college community in
effective use of library services and resources, assessment of needs and
promotion of awareness of new information, products and services. Librarians
within the City University of New York take active faculty roles, serving on
committees, and engaging in scholarly research and publication. Perform other
duties as assigned. Continuous updating of knowledge and skills required.

  
QUALIFICATIONS

All titles require a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library
Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-
accredited institution. Also required is the ability to work with others for
the good of the institution.

  
For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required.

Strongly preferred qualifications:

Experience in an academic, research or large public library

Knowledge of trends and issues in contemporary reference services and user
education - Familiarity with the evolving concepts of information literacy

Proficiency in use of technology tools - Excellent interpersonal skills and
written and verbal communication skills

Experience developing collaborative working relationships

Commitment to innovative and effective user-centered services

Experience working on department/library/college committees

Teaching/instructional experience in an academic environment

Knowledge of resources in higher education and current pedagogical theories

Experience with current web and instructional technologies

Demonstrated success with scholarly research and publication process

The successful candidate will show evidence of teamwork, creativity,
initiative and flexibility.

  
COMPENSATION

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.

  
Instructor: $39,399 - $59,206

  
Assistant Professor: $42,873 - $74,133

  
HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted through www.cuny.edu/employment.html. Please apply
with cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for
three professional references. Applications without the three components will
not be forwarded for review. For step by step guidance on how to apply, please
check www.bcc.cuny.edu/humanresources - Click on Job Listings.

  
CLOSING DATE: 01/27/13

  
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

  
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

  
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively
encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to
apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek
excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

  
An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ IRCA/Americans with Disabilities Act
Employer. All resumes must be submitted via CUNYfirst.



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