CITY COLLEGE
Notice No. FY-16071
Job Title Reference Librarian (Assistant Professor -Tenure Track)
Department Dominican Studies Institute Librarian
Category Faculty/Academic
Date Posted 04/02/09
Closing Date Until Filled
Position Detail Review of applications to begin April 24, 2009. Expected appointment start date is September 1, 2009.
FLSA Status Exempt
Compensation $41,624 - $69,003
Position Description and Duties
The City College Library is seeking a service-oriented, innovative and enthusiastic reference librarian to assist library users in the unique and specialized resources provided by the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute Library.
Reporting to the Chief Librarian, this tenure-track position is responsible for managing and maintaining a growing collection; providing reference services and research assistance to users; information literacy instruction; developing Dominican-related bibliographic tools; training and scheduling hourly personnel; performing collection development and maintenance duties for the Dominican online collection of resources; development of web site content in assigned areas; coordinating the Library's collaborative relationships with schools, CBO's, and other higher education institutions; and for taking a leadership role in the continuing development of the CUNY-DSI Library and increasing the awareness of Dominican scholarship in institutions of higher education in the U.S. The librarian will supervise one full-time staff member and a cohort of student staff.
Qualifications and Requirements
For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, minimum qualifications include: a MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and a second master's degree in a relevant discipline required; a minimum of three years of relevant experience working in the field of Dominican/Latino/Latin American studies; demonstrated competence in using integrated library systems; a working knowledge of major online information services; familiarity with installation of displays or exhibits; a demonstrated ability to work with researchers, students, faculty, and staff from national and international institutions; a commitment to academic excellence; active participation in regional and national professional organizations; and ability to speak, read, understand, and communicate in Spanish. Preferred qualifications include: knowledge of Dominican history, culture, and migration; professional experience managing a specialized library.
The successful candidate will possess superior written and oral communication skills, and will be energetic, flexible, and able to interact successfully with a broad clientele both inside and outside the institution. He/she will have the ability and vision to develop a strategic plan for the growth of the Dominican library collections.
To apply
Applicants should submit a current vita and three letters of recommendation to:
Associate Dean Pamela Gillespie
Chief Librarian
The City College of New York, CUNY
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New York, NY 10031
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