The Substitute STEM & Data Management Librarian is a full-time substitute position at Queens College Library (QCL). As a member of the Library faculty this public services position reports through the Instruction & Research Group to the Chief Librarian. QCL promotes a hybrid work schedule (80% on-site, 20% remote) for full-time personnel, which may include evenings and weekends. Substitute appointments are made generally for a six-month period, renewable up to a total of two years.

Responsibilities

Participates in core librarianship and teaching functions, such as:

• Provides research assistance through in-person, online, and hybrid means
• Participates in the Library instruction program by teaching course assignment-based sessions for ENGL 110 and for subjects relevant to the position, other kinds of workshops and sessions, and credit courses
• Develops learning objectives and library instruction materials in STEM disciplines.
• Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach as STEM subject specialist for the varied subjects in the three departments of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics
• Facilitates a holistic approach to supporting STEM teaching and applied learning through STEM involvement and collaboration with Library professionals in specialized areas such as Digital Scholarship & OER, Makerspace, etc.
• Plays an active service role in Library teams, and engages in service to the profession, college, and university
• Pursues opportunities for scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc.
• Performs other professional duties as needed by the Library

Performs Data Management (DM) activities as a member of the Data Services team, such as:

• Supports scientific openness and effective communication through DM best practices and policies, and instruction and consultations to students and faculty Substitute STEM & Data Management Librarian
• Selects tools and technologies to analyze and manage data, and provides instruction and training on the data and IT platforms supported by the Library
• Manages data and innovative data services responsive to the needs of faculty and students in STEM and other data-heavy disciplines (e. g. Business & Economics), with plans to facilitate data integrity & access, and data preservation & storage

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in Library Science (MLS) or Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. A second Graduate Degree is required for appointment as an Assistant Professor. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Subject Knowledge & Skills:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline
• Familiarity with current trends in resources and research strategies in STEM fields
• Formal education or experience in data (e. g. data management, data science, etc.)
• Proficiency in one statistical or quantitative analysis software (e. g. R, SPSS, Stata)
• Proficiency in one data visualization or geospatial software (e. g. ArcGIS, Tableau)
• Proficiency in one scripting or programming language (e. g. SQL, Python, Perl, PHP)

Librarianship & Teaching:

• One cumulative year’s experience providing library research & reference services
• One cumulative year’s experience in STEM librarianship and/or STEM teaching
• Interest in participating in scholarly conversations, presentations, publications, etc.

To Apply:

• This position is open until filled
• Review of applications begins October 13th, 2023 
• Applicants should email the following to: library@qc.cuny.edu

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. One-page cover letter
3. Contact information for two professional references
4. Include “Substitute STEM Librarian” in the email subject line

Apply online here

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