The Queens College Library (QCL) seeks adjuncts to teach the 2-credit (30 contact hours) course LIBR 110: Information in the Digital Age in the Fall 2024 semester. Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to teach up to two sections. The course is a long-standing collaboration between QCL and the Percy E. Sutton Search for Education, Elevation and Knowledge (SEEK) Program, and is offered exclusively to students enrolled in the SEEK Program. 

About LIBR 110: Information in the Digital Age  
Students are challenged to think critically about information: where it comes from, how one finds it, how it's used in the world, and what one can create with it. Students learn how to find and use (and cite) relevant sources. Additionally, students examine how information resources are structured, identify and critique the markers of authority, and reflect on and improve their own research practices. The curriculum for this course is set by QCL, although instructors have some flexibility in shaping their syllabi. Instructors are supported by the Instructional Design Librarian and Teaching & Learning Committee. 

About the SEEK Program 

Since 1966, the SEEK program has provided access to college for equity-deserving students whose high schools may not have prepared them for the rigors of college, but who demonstrate great academic promise and potential to succeed. With a population of over 1,000 students, SEEK is the largest and most diverse cohort-based program at CUNY. Students receive holistic support from admission to graduation, from a dedicated team of professionals. This model allows students to meet and often exceed the academic performance and retention numbers of their campus peers. 

Schedule 

A course meets once per week for 115min. Sections are offered on: Wednesdays 10:05am-12:00pm, or 1:30-3:25pm, or 3:55-6:00pm, and on Thursdays 1:30-3:25pm. Classes run from 08/28/2024 until 12/21/2024 with final grades required by 12/27/2024. 

Location 

LIBR 110 is delivered in the hybrid synchronous instructional model, meaning that the instructor will have a mix of in-person and online sessions. 

Qualifications 

• Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited program. A second Graduate degree is required for appointment at the adjunct assistant professor level. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution. 
• Strong understanding of the needs of students from underserved communities. 

• Experience with a wide range of library resources and research strategies.  
• Instruction experience such as credit courses, workshops, public programs, museum education, etc.  

How to Apply 

To express your interest, kindly send the following: a one-page cover letter; a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume; the names and contact information of two professional references; to library@qc.cuny.edu with the subject line “LIBR110 Instructor.” Review of applications will begin on: 06/03/2024. 

For an appointment as Adjunct Lecturer the rate of pay is $91.67 per contact hour. For an appointment as Adjunct Assistant Professor the rate of pay is $100.00 per contact hour. Adjunct and hourly professional rates are set by the PSC CUNY contract. 

Please feel free to contact library@qc.cuny.edu with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Submit specified application materials to library@qc.cuny.edu.