Job ID  25992

Location  York College

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in the City University of New York, the college's mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they'll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York's academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Studies. Over  sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The college also offers five graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, and Social Work.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the college enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Physical Education Center. It recently completed seven major constructions projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

The Outreach and Assessment (OA) Librarian is responsible for developing and overseeing user experience testing and assessment projects, managing programming and outreach efforts, and providing library instruction and reference services in person, as well as online utilizing a variety of technologies. The OA Librarian leads the Library's activities in user-centered design and user-experience assessment, and utilizes the collected data to develop strategic outreach and programming for a diverse base of library users and stakeholders. In concert with other library staff, the OA Librarian plans, implements, and evaluates in-person and online experiences to facilitate authentic engagement with the library and its collections, services, spaces, expertise, and user education. This OA Librarian assists with the collection development of physical materials for the library and for e-resources in assigned areas. The OA Librarian also provides reference, instruction, and other daily library assistance to patrons at the York College Library. In addition, the OA Librarian will assess and support the growing graduate program needs at York College.

Essential Duties

* Consults with library stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff, regarding user experience and usability issues and develops project plans in alignment with strategic plans of the library and the college as a whole.

* Develops and implements user experience testing and assessments including but not limited to: usability testing of library systems, on-site observations, qualitative interviews and focus groups, and moderating in-person and remote usability tests.

* Works with the Library Planning and Assessment Committee, the Chief Librarian, the College's Academic Assessment Committee, and the York College Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning to prepare data reports and analyze user experience data to identify key findings and opportunities.

* Identifies needs and opportunities for library engagement with campus and community library users and potential users and develops outreach and marketing plans targeted at those groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

  *   MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program in library or information science and an additional master's degree in another field.

  *   At least 2 years' relevant experience, preferably in a college or other academic library.

  *   Familiarity with user experience testing and other assessment methods used in library and academic environments.

  *   Proficiency with standard reference procedures and the use of online databases to conduct academic research.

  *   Experience applying the ACRL Framework of Information Literacy to teaching environments, either online or in person.

  *   Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  *   Articulate and persuasive written and oral communication skills.

  *   Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to a complex, rapidly changing academic environment.

  *   Planning and leadership skills, with the ability to function independently, take initiative, and set goals and priorities in a dynamic environment.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Health Plan Coverage for Employees Hired on or after October 1, 2022 City of New York employees and employees of Participating Employers and their eligible dependents hired on or after October 1, 2022 will only be eligible to enroll in the EmblemHealth HIP HMO Preferred Plan and must remain in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan for the first year (365 days) of employment.

After 365 days of employment, the employee will have the option of either remaining in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan or selecting a different health plan within 30 days before the end of the 365th day period.

If a new health plan is selected, the new plan will be effective on the 366th day.

Only after the 365th day can the employee participate in any Annual Fall Transfer Period. An employee who needs to request an exemption from the required enrollment in the HIP HMO Preferred Plan can do so by submitting a HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form to EmblemHealth. An employee, or eligible dependent, must meet certain criteria and the request must be approved by EmblemHealth before the exemption is granted. The HIP HMO Opt-Out Request Form and HIP service area are available on the EmblemHealth website.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates for faculty positions should minimally provide a Curriculum Vitae/Resume, a statement of scholarly interests and a summary of teaching philosophy. Additional requirements may appear below.

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CLOSING DATE

This appointment will close on January 18, 2023.

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CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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