Adjunct Assistant Librarian-Reference

Suny College at Plattburgh; City of Plattsburgh, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Feinberg Library seeks part-time, temporary librarians to provide research assistance at the Research Help desk.

Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching in an institution dedicated primarily to undergraduate education and will demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and gender issues. The vita bank exists to provide a pool of candidates for anticipated positions.

Qualifications

• Masters’ Degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited) required.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Experience in teaching or instruction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide research assistance at the Research Help desk.

Skills

Research assistance

Teaching

Collaboration with faculty

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of application materials occurs on a periodic basis. Qualified applicants may be kept on file for future opportunities. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 current references. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

Search Number

Search Number PJ # 6027

Title

Title Adjunct Assistant Librarian-Reference

Category

Category Part-Time Faculty

Department

Department Library (Feinberg)

About The Position:

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Feinberg Library seeks part-time, temporary librarians to provide research assistance at the Research Help desk.

Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching in an institution dedicated primarily to undergraduate education. They will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and gender issues, as SUNY Plattsburgh is committed to ensuring that its graduates are educated to succeed in an increasingly complex, multicultural, and interdependent world.

The vita bank exists to provide a pool of candidates who might be available to fill anticipated positions as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Masters’ Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent is required. Successful candidates will have demonstrated an ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in academic library and classroom instruction is preferred.

Salary (Applicant View)

About Our University

The College’s 256-acre campus sits on the edge of the city’s downtown area. Plattsburgh is home to a variety of arts and cultural venues, including the nearly 100-year-old Strand Theatre. Our active waterfront location features a small town feel combined with the advantages and opportunities of a larger urban center. The Plattsburgh area offers excellent schools, a vast health network and elder care services, along with wide retail offerings. It is an emerging home to microbreweries, wineries, community supported agriculture and more. The campus is within easy traveling distance to Montreal, Quebec; Lake Placid, N.Y.; and Burlington, V.T.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of application materials occurs on a periodic basis. Qualified applicants may be kept on file for future opportunities. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 current references. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA , SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for three references
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1