Emerging Technologies Librarian (Law School Library Assistant or Associate Professor)
The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university serving more than 480,000 students in a wide range of educational programs at 24 colleges and institutions in New York City.
Job ID: 5411
Regular/Temporary: Regular
GENERAL DUTIES: Provides reference services to the law school community, teaches in the first-year Legal Research Program, and assists the Faculty Research Services Program. Conducts and publishes scholarly work consistent with a tenure-track position. Participates in the Law Library's collegial administrative process and the Law School's governance process, and performs related functions as may be assigned.
FLSA: Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION: As a member of the law library faculty, the Emerging Technologies Librarian will be responsible for exploring and implementing new technologies to enhance future library services, including the provision of virtual library services, developing multimedia library tutorials, evaluating services that impact library support of faculty scholarship, and advancing the use of educational technology in classroom settings to enhance the Legal Research program. The Emerging Technologies Librarian will also teach in the Legal Research program, provide reference services as part of the Reference desk rotation, and participate in the Law Library's collegial administrative process and the Law School's governance process in addition to other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Law Library.
The position is expected to be filled at either the entry level or midlevel range, depending upon the experience of qualified candidates.
This position may require evening and weekend duties.
Start date July 1, 2012
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A J.D. or L.L.B. from an accredited law school plus an M.L.S. degree is required. Also required is demonstrated or promised evidence of significant success as a faculty member, interest in productive scholarship, and the ability to teach successfully and to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: - Must be knowledgeable about existing and emerging library and educational technologies.
- A commitment to a customer service philosophy and the ability to work as part of a team are also required.
- Academic law library experience including reference, instruction in traditional and computer-assisted legal research methods, and experience in the training and instruction of groups are preferred. At least two years experience working with digital technologies or related electronic services (e.g. virtual reference services, classroom technology experience).
- Must have the ability to meet the responsibilities of this tenure-track appointment which includes scholarly publications.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communications skills essential, as are a strong service orientation and ability to work well with others in a team atmosphere. Self-motivated applicants interested in proactive service are highly encouraged to apply regardless of level of law library experience.
COMPENSATION: Law School Library Assistant Professor: $43,306 - $98,840
Law School Library Associate Professor: $56,163 - $120,876
(Commensurate with experience)
BENEFITS: CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY: Via our online recruiting and application system CUNYfirst at http://www.cuny.eduemployment.html. Navigate to the Careers at CUNYfirst section.
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Applicant inquiries may be directed to Rosa Navarra, Coordinator of Faculty Recruitment Committee at facultyappointments@mail.law.cuny.edu
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with review of applications to begin March 5, 2012.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.
