FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Systems & Information
Technology Librarian, Assistant Professor
The Ursula C.
Schwerin Library at New York City College of Technology, CUNY, seeks a
tenure-track library faculty member at the assistant professor level to serve as
Systems and Information Technology Librarian. The successful candidate will
provide leadership for planning, managing, evaluating, and supporting a range of
library systems services and operations. The successful candidate will have
experience in library systems and technology. Knowledge of best practices and
emerging trends in information and instructional technologies is essential. The
Library is committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively
encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to
apply.
The Systems and Information Technology Librarian will:
- Oversee library technical infrastructure, including library servers,
networking, security, hardware, and software applications.
- Manage local
installation of the university-wide integrated library system (ALEPH), including
working with technical services and circulation operations in the implementation
and evaluation of the integrated library system.
- Keep current with and
explore technologies that especially impact library information technology and
systems.
- Plan the acquisition of library computer hardware, software, and
accessories.
- Troubleshoot all IT related problems and coordinate their
investigation and resolution.
- Serve as primary liaison between the library
and college IT personnel.
- Coordinate training for library faculty and
support staff on systems and information technology.
- Supervise laboratory
technicians, library assistants, and/or student workers.
- Complete other
related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's in Library
Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely
related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate
degree required. Demonstrated experience with managing an ILS and library
information technology services. Staff supervisory experience. Also required are
interest in productive scholarship or creative achievement and the ability to
cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Knowledge of best
practices and emerging trends in information and instructional technologies is
essential, as are strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills, and
strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or
related field
- Experience managing servers and understanding of networking,
including cloud-based technology
- Experience managing an integrated library
system (preferably ALEPH 500)
- Experience working with other library
applications, systems, and tools, for example Illiad, OCLC Services, EZProxy, or
Serials Solutions (ProQuest)
- Experience working with a CMS, JavaScript,
HTML, and CSS
- Experience with Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP
- Experience
working with open source software
- Familiarity with current trends in
scholarly communication
COMPENSATION
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.
HOW TO
APPLY
Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV/resume, and statement of
scholarly interests.
Apply via the CUNY website: