Coordinator of Information Literacy, Lehman College, NY
Posted September 20, 2023
Description:
Lehman College, City University of New York’s public senior college in the Bronx, is located on a 37-acre, tree-lined campus 40 minutes by direct subway from midtown
Manhattan. The College is a force for social justice and vital contributor to the new Bronx renaissance. In 2022, Degree Choices ranked Lehman College as the number one
Hispanic-serving institution in the country.
Reporting to Associate Dean and Chief Librarian, Coordinator of Information Literacy is responsible for managing and scheduling all library instruction activities and promoting information literacy throughout the campus.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Plan, implement, market, and evaluate Library’s instruction programs
• Coordinate and schedule instruction activities with team of library teaching faculty
• Work collaboratively to produce information and instruction support materials and guides
• Chair Instruction-Assessment Committee and support pedagogy and professional development in information literacy instruction
• Work productively with campus discipline faculty to incorporate information competencies across the curriculum by integrating resource-based learning
• Keep abreast of new developments in instructional technologies, online pedagogy, and virtual resources
• Identify and leverage innovative education technologies to develop assessment tools
• Provide library instruction, Reference service, and collection development activities in designated disciplines
QUALIFICATIONS
All titles require a Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. Second Master’s degree preferred and required for appointment to Assistant Professor. At least two years of academic library experience. Experience in teaching, lecturing, or presenting to groups.
Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.
For appointment as Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, a second graduate degree is required.
Preferred qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in information literacy theory and practice; experience with instructional technologies, course management software, and design of
information materials; knowledge of best practices in assessment and evidence-based research; supervisory or management experience; demonstrated commitment to
outstanding customer service and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $93,134 – $107,789
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.
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023.
How to Apply:
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information: https://cuny.jobs/bronx-ny/library-faculty-open-rank-coordinator-of-information-literacy/8BBF2F0DCD4D48E8A9902853466867E5/job/
Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV-resume, and names and contact information of three professional references.