Reference and Instruction Librarian

 

Category: Faculty Positions

Department: Library

Locations: Bronx, NY

Posted: May 5, 2023

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Position ID: 162014

 

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

 

Job Description:

Maritime College is seeking an innovative, collaborative and service-orientation Reference and Instruction Librarian. This user-focused librarian will work with faculty, regimental staff, and student support services to support the learning and research needs of students. The ideal candidate will provide a variety of professional library services to a diverse array of talented students and colleagues.

 

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the library's instruction program by providing course integrated information literacy instruction sessions based on institutional learning outcomes and industry best practices
• Provide in-person, online, and phone reference service and research consultations with students and faculty
• Design, develop, and produce instructional materials in various formats including LibGuides, online tutorials, and training materials to meet a variety of student needs for use in-person, online, and hybrid learning environments.
• Provide liaison outreach and support to academic departments as assigned in order to ensure collections and services meet faculty and student needs
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Library Lecture Series
• Engage and participate in the library's ongoing assessment activities
• Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and staff in support of campus teaching, learning, research, and student success
• Engage in scholarly and professional development activities in support of promotion and tenure requirements
• Serves on college and library committees, participates in local, regional, and national associations, and engages in scholarly and professional development activities in support of promotion and tenure requirements
• Additional duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school or an ALA- approved foreign equivalent
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of information resources as shown in previous experience or course work
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing assignments and needs
• Strong customer service ethic
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in an academic or research library
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse populations

 

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The Reference and Instruction Librarian is a UUP position. The anticipated salary range for the position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, with an outstanding benefits package (for more information please see the Full Time UUP Benefits Summary). Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

 

Special Notes: This is a full-time calendar year appointment UUP Position.  Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.  Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

 

Budget Title: Assistant Librarian 08

Local Title: Reference and Instruction Librarian

Line #: 00404

 

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

 

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

 

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).

 

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit: 

• Cover letter 
• Resume/CV 
• Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence 
• Names and contact information of three professional references 

 

http://maritime.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=162014

 

Returning Applicants - Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. 

 

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

 

 

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