As part-time members of the Library Faculty these public service positions report through the Instruction & Research and User Experience Groups to the Chief Librarian. QCL adjunct librarians shall expect a semesterly schedule of approximately 150 hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

The following subject specialist positions are excellent opportunities for recently graduated librarians interested in academic librarianship:

• Adjunct Humanities Librarian: Africana Studies, Comparative Literature, Hispanic Languages & Literatures, Latin American & Latino Studies
• Adjunct Social Sciences Librarian: American Studies, Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies, Disability Studies, Geography & Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Sociology
• Adjunct Sciences Librarian: Anthropology & Archaeology, Health & Medicine, Native American Studies
• Adjunct Makerspace Librarian: Technology
• Adjunct Web Librarian: Computer Science

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
• Develops learning objectives and library instruction materials in relevant disciplines
• Participates in resource development (e. g. collection development, guides, etc.) and outreach as a subject specialist NTA Librarians
• Fosters involvement and collaboration with library professionals providing specialized resources and services, such as Digital Scholarship & OER, Makerspace, etc., to facilitate a holistic approach to supporting teaching and applied learning
• Creates digital and physical exhibits showcasing library resources in the relevant subject specialties, collaborating with library personnel supporting exhibits & events
• Performs other professional duties relevant to the candidate’s skills and experience, as needed by the Library

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. 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 subject relevant to the position
• Familiarity with digital tools and technologies in subjects relevant to the position, OR in the case of the Makerspace and Web librarians, relevant to the functional practices of making & design thinking, and web -maintenance, -design, -programming, -usability, respectively
• Familiarity with current trends in resources and research strategies in subjects relevant to the position Librarianship & Teaching:
• One semester’s cumulative experience providing library research & reference services
• One semester’s cumulative experience in library instruction and/or teaching

To Apply:

• These positions are 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 the specific adjunct librarian title in the email subject line (e. g. Adjunct Humanities Librarian)

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