| Job Title: | Instructor or Assistant Professor - Reference/ Instruction Librarian - Health (2 Vacancies) |
| Job ID: | 3590 |
| Location: | Hunter College |
| Full/Part Time: | Full-Time |
| Regular/Temporary: | Regular |
| GENERAL DUTIES |
| Performs teaching, research, and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise as noted below. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments, performing administrative, supervisory, and other functions as may be assigned. |
| FLSA |
| Exempt |
| CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION |
| Reporting to the Head Librarian, CUNY School of Public Health, the Reference/Instruction Librarians for Public Health and Health Professions in this faculty - level, tenure track position provide general and specialized reference services and library instruction; assist patrons with database searching and with accessing sources of statistical information;serve as faculty liaison with one or more health sciences departments; develop general and course-specific instructional materials and topic guides in all formats; participate in collection development and web content development; manages special projects; supervises part-time hourly staff; and other duties as needed. May be required to work at multiple Hunter Library locations. Position is avaliable November 2010. |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS |
| For Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor designations: Ph.D. degree in area(s) of expertise, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. For Instructor designation: A Master's degree in area(s) of expertise, and/or active progress toward a Doctorate, or equivalent as noted below. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. |
| OTHER QUALIFICATIONS |
| Instructor: MLS or equivalent from an ALA - accredited institution. (2nd Master's required after 5 years). Assistant Professor: MLS or equivalent from an ALA - accredited institution and an additional Master's degree or doctorate. Two to three years experience providing reference services in an academic or health sciences library. Experience with electronic resources, online searching, course intergrated information literacy, Web 2.0 technologies , and collection development. Subject degree in science or social sciences. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure. Advancement degree in science, social science, or one of the health sciences. Aware of trends in health sciences education and evidence - based medicine. Experience with New York City - specific sources of statistical information. |
| COMPENSATION |
| Instructor: $39,399 - $65,267; Assistant Professor, $42,873 - $71,073 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent fringe benefits. 35 - hour, 5 - day workweek, including evenings and/or weekends. |
| BENEFITS |
| CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria. |
| HOW TO APPLY |
| ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY EMAIL OR MAIL. DO NOT APPLY ON LINE AT THIS JOB BOARD. Send resume and names (with addresses, telephone, and mail addresses) of a least three current references to: Daniel Cherubin Associate Dean & Chief Librarian Hunter College Libraries 695 Park Avenue New York , NY 10065 Stephanie.Tetro@hunter.cuny.edu |
| CLOSING DATE |
| Review of applications will begin November 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. |
| EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY |
| The City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer which complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and encourages inclusive excellence in its employment practices. |
Original posting:
http://hr.hunter.cuny.edu/jobs/facultyjobs.html#3590
