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Assistant/Associate Professor, Reference and Instruction Librarian (F00299)
- Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States
- Faculty Full-time
- $68,000 to $80,000 annually
Job Summary:
Mercy University Libraries seeks to hire a multi-year contract, full-time Reference & Instruction Librarian (Assistant/Associate Professor, 12-month appointment) to help lead the development, implementation, and assessment of the libraries’ information literacy curriculum. Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, this librarian will specialize in helping new students (freshman and transfer students) transition to college by developing their information literacy skills and connecting them to library services and resources. This position will also lead the libraries’ student mentorship program and other work-based experience initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about information literacy and have an interest in publishing in academic publications. The candidate will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work with and teach a diverse student population, both online and onsite. The position is based primarily at the Westchester campus library located at 555 Broadway in Dobbs, Ferry. The candidate must be able to travel between campuses and be willing to work at least one day per week at either the Bronx or Manhattan campus.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
• Provide information literacy instruction for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level courses in a variety of modalities (Online, hybrid, in-person)
• Provide research and information services, including in-person and virtual one-on-one research consultations, desk support, and online chat
• Develop information and research aids such as libguides, webpages, prerecorded videos, and online tutorials
• Develop library programs, services, and communications that foster student engagement and academic success
• Collaborate with offices across campus to integrate library support into student success initiatives
• Assist in exploring technology in innovative ways to teach AI literacy and information literacy skills
• Engage in activities required for tenured and tenure-track faculty which include publishing in scholarly journals, presenting at academic venues, actively participating in professional organizations, etc.
• Collaborate with academic and non-academic units as needed, such as Student Affairs and the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Actively participate in designated faculty senate and university wide committees
• Assist with organizing library programming and student events
• Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Experience:
• 1-2 years of reference and instruction experience in a library setting
• Evidence of potential for, or a developing record of, publishing in scholarly publications
• Effective time and project management skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team
• Experience with software, tools, systems, and resources used in academic libraries
• Ability to travel to other Mercy campuses
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Some evening and weekend availability
Preferred Skills & Experience:
• Proficient in searching Science and Health Science related library databases
• Experience providing information literacy instruction to classes in the science and health professions discipline
• Experience teaching and serving a diverse student population
• Knowledge of current and emerging instructional technologies
• A second Master’s Degree or Ph.D or Doctoral degree at the time of appointment preferred
Education Requirements:
• A Master’s degree in library science or MLS equivalent from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program is required
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About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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