Assistant Director, Collection Development, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Subject: Job Posting: Assistant Director, Collection Development, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (USA)

Nova Southeastern University, Alvin Sherman Library, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, has an employment opportunity for Assistant Director of Collection Development within the Technical Services Department.

For posting information or to apply please see:
www.nsujobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=79380

Southeast Florida offers outstanding libraries, world-class arts and museums, stunning beaches, cruising from two major international ports, fine dining, year-round outdoor sports and recreation. Located in temperate Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University (one of the nation’s largest private universities serving 24,000 students) has its 325,000 square foot Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center.

This state-of-the-art library includes 23 study rooms, a collaborative study room accommodating 75 students, service areas for children and young adults, seats to accommodate 1,000 users, WiFi throughout the building, and shelving capacity for 1.4 million volumes.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Thorough knowledge and understanding of library principles, practices and techniques.

2. Thorough knowledge of current technologies.

3. Demonstrated ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

4. Advanced organization and problem solving skills.

5. Ability to work both independently and without direct supervision as well as in a team environment.

6. Thorough knowledge of general community needs and interests in relation to library services in the areas of specialization.

7. Thorough knowledge of resources and delivery of services.

8. Demonstrated leadership ability shown by successful management of small teams, committees, projects and bringing them to successful conclusion.

9. Continued professional and educational development through ongoing continuing education that will assist in maintaining status as an expert in a specialization of work related field.

10. Demonstrated professional growth, including participation and contributions to the profession to include actively participating in a leadership role in professional organizations at a local, regional or national level; presentations given at regional and national conferences and programs; published articles and research in peer reviewed or scholarly publications.

 

Required Experience:

1. Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school.

2. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as professional librarian, including two years of experience in collection development.

3. Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

4. Experience working collegially with faculty to develop collections.

5. Experience working with contracts with vendors of electronic resources.

6. Experience involving budgets and reporting statistical data.

The award-winning Nova Southeastern University campus is the home for a modern law and health professions libraries. The NSU Libraries are well known for their excellent service orientation. The joint-use library offers many uncommon opportunities to make a difference in the design and delivery of services for both academic and public users. NSU is well known as an excellent employer. Find out more about NSU at http://www.nova.edu.

Part-time, temporary project archivist position in Indiana

Part-Time, Temporary Project Archivist
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Applications taken immediately, Open until filled

Valparaiso University is looking for part-time, temporary archivist in the Archives and Special Collections department of the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources (CCLIR).  Number of hours is negotiable, with fifteen hours per week minimum, and term of service can be for up to two years.

Duties

Working under the supervision of the Head of Archives and Special Collections, the Project Archivist will lead in all digitization and technology initiatives within the department, including supervision of student employees working on those projects and working with the Digital and Digitization Projects committee on prioritization of projects.  Arrangement, description and preservation experience in MARC and DACS required. The position is part of a departmental team that responds to reference inquires and publication requests; works with patrons in the reading room; and assists in object loan requests. The position also facilitates the use of the archives facility for research, classes, tours and other events.  Assisting the university with requests on the institutional history and knowledge contained in Archives and Special Collections are also part of the regular duties.

Qualifications

Applicants are required to have a B.A. degree from an accredited institution
with 2 to 3 years of experience working with archival collections including
arrangement, description and preservation. Archival certification is preferred but not required. Experience in the use of ArchivesSpace, ContentDM, and other online archival software packages is strongly preferred.   Excellent computer skills, including experience with current electronic technology and database management concepts and websites, as well as digitization equipment.  Knowledge of research procedures using primary resources. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to move 50 lbs., climb ladders, and reach overhead.

Preferred candidates will have formal archival education (M.L.S.) or
equivalent with a demonstrated knowledge of current standards of archival,
cataloging, and preservation practice.

Applications should be submitted directly to Dr. Brad Eden, Dean of Library Services, at brad.eden@valpo.edu. Applications should include a cover letter and resume.

Digital Projects Librarian, University of Tennessee

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE LIBRARIES

FACULTY VACANCY

Digital Projects Librarian

Appointment Rank:                 Assistant Professor

Immediate Supervisor:           Associate Dean for Research & Scholarly Communication

Salary:                                                 minimum $50,000

Available:                                June 1, 2016, or earlier if search is completed

The Digital Projects Librarian supports the UT Libraries mission by helping to digitally deliver valuable and unique scholarly and cultural heritage materials to the broadest audience.

The position provides leadership in the capture, delivery, and preservation of high quality, accessible, and user-friendly digital collections. The Librarian establishes and assures adherence to standards and best practices for digitization of text, image, and audiovisual materials. This position is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and assessing digital production workflows within the Digital Production unit. The Digital Projects Librarian supervises staff in Digital Production and works collaboratively with colleagues in the Digital Library Program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

·      Directs the daily operations of the Digital Production unit

·      Oversees projects and staff in the areas of imaging, post-processing, quality control, optical character recognition, text markup, structural and technical metadata, audiovisual conversation/reformatting, and file management

·      Coordinates and schedules time-sensitive digital projects, as well as ad hoc requests and ongoing digitization initiatives

·      Establishes digitization benchmarks and ensures high quality output

·      Selects and maintains specialized equipment, software, and resources for digitization, reformatting, and conversion

·      In conjunction with Digital Initiatives, ingests digital collections into the digital asset management system for preservation and delivery

·      Supervises and trains staff and student library assistants in the unit

·      Works collaboratively with colleagues in Digital Initiatives, Special Collections, and Cataloging in support of the Digital Library Program

·      Keeps current with the latest developments in imaging, multimedia conversion, indexing, and text markup and serves as a resource to others

·      Serves the library profession through involvement in professional organizations and through cooperative efforts with other information professionals

·      Engages in scholarly activity through publications and presentations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·      Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program

·      Excellent organizational and communication skills and demonstrated ability to handle and document complex analytical and detailed work

·      Experience working with scanning equipment such as flatbed, sheet fed, and large format overhead scanners

·      Experience manipulating and processing digital images

·      Knowledge and understanding of the standards needed to manage digitization activities including capture, post-processing, OCR, quality control, and preservation

·      Ability to work independently as well as collegially in a diverse and collaborative team environment

·      Evidence of ability to engage in research, publication, and service consonant with University and Libraries guidelines for tenure and promotion

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·      Successful supervisory experience

·      Experience working with multimedia and/or digital photography

·      Familiarity with library digital repository or asset management systems

·      Experience drafting, maintaining, and applying documentation and policies for digital projects

·      Ability to work in multiple operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Linux

·      Familiarity with XML, particularly TEI

·      Experience with one or more scripting languages, for example, PERL, PHP, or Ruby

·      Familiarity with version control system such as GIT

·      Experience delivering training or instruction

ENVIRONMENT

The University of Tennessee Libraries serves the flagship campus of the state university system. The UT Libraries supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the university and enhances the academic experience of each student at the Knoxville campus — through outstanding print and electronic collections, reference and instructional services, and top-notch facilities and technological resources.

The UT Libraries serves as an intellectual, cultural, and social center for the university and community.  We are a national leader in the creation of regionally significant digital collections; in support of open access though our digital repository Trace; and through a rich history of designing innovative spaces and building key partnerships that enhance the teaching/learning enterprise.   The University of Tennessee Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, Lyrasis, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries collaborates actively at the state level with the other UT System Libraries as well as the libraries in the Tennessee Board of Regents system.

The University of Tennessee is committed to creating a welcoming environment.  More information about how we continually strive to put our principles of civility and community into action here in Knoxville is available athttp://www.utk.edu/diversity/.

Additional information about this position and the UT community is available athttp://www.lib.utk.edu/employment/digital-projects-librarian.

BENEFITS

Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan or ORP (VOYA/ING, TIAA/CREF, VALIC) with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans.  Tuition remission is available for all university employees and partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.  Faculty rank and status; twelve-month, tenure-track appointment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring.  Send cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume or CV, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Elizabeth Greene, Manager, Library Dean’s Office and Human Resources, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000.  Application materials may be sent via email attachment toejgreene@utk.edu.   Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.  Review of applications will begin January 15, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Services Coordinator, FIU, Miami FL

Instructional Services Coordinator

        The FIU Libraries seek a creative, innovative, and learner-centered Instructional Services Coordinator to provide leadership for a well-established, student-centered Instruction and Information Literacy program. The Coordinator works collaboratively with the RefTech Team, the research and instructional technology support unit, within the Information & Research Services (I&RS) department and subject liaisons in the department to help deliver scalable and sustainable online instruction, to improve teaching effectiveness, and ultimately, to enhance the Libraries’ Instruction and Information Literacy program.

The Coordinator supports student learning across disciplines by working with faculty/staff and librarians to facilitate the use of curriculum-specific information resources, promotes the use of curriculum-based information resources, assesses student-learning outcomes, and evaluates the effectiveness of the information-literacy program.  Working to advance the University’s student success initiatives, the Coordinator will serve as a liaison to the Center for the Advancement of Teaching, and other campus partners.

Reporting to the Interim Head of Information & Research Services, the Instructional Services Coordinator also takes an active role in the Libraries’ reference services, collection development activities, and participates fully in scholarship and service as a library faculty member, while working collaboratively with other library faculty to meet the mission and goals of the University Libraries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinator of Library Education Programs

·      Coordinates and oversees a library instruction program based on the Libraries’ mission and goals.

·      Collaborates with library and teaching faculty and other partners to apply learning theories in the development, design, implementation, and maintenance of general and course-specific library-instructional materials, including the creation of effective lesson plans, assignments and assessment strategies.

·      Identifies, implements, and promotes innovative online tools and instructional services.

·      Collaborates with the RefTech team to encourage and facilitate the integration and use of digital-learning objects into course-management systems and other online environments.

·      Conducts formal assessment of the Instruction and Information Literacy program, including assessing the effectiveness and usability of online-learning objects and other library instructional materials in enhancing student-learning outcomes.

·      Develops workshops designed to further advance the instructional methodology being employed by the teaching librarians, improve instructional effectiveness, and promote integration of information literacy into departmental curricula on topics such as pedagogy, assignment design, student-centered instruction, learning theory, learning styles, student learning assessment, and technical training.

Reference Services, Instruction and Collection Development

·      Participates in public service delivery to faculty and students and provides basic reference services (email, phone, chat, etc.). Some evening and weekend hours may be required.

·      Participates in library instruction sessions.

·      Takes part in collection development and performs campus departmental liaison duties.

Scholarship, Service, & Professional Development

·      Participates in scholarship, faculty governance, and service as a library faculty member

·      Works cooperatively on departmental or library-wide initiatives as appropriate to position function

·      Other responsibilities include: maintaining current awareness of emerging instructional design skills/techniques and their applications to library instruction; actively participating in local, national, and international meetings and organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·      ALA-accredited MLIS and a degree/certificate or coursework in instructional design

·      Minimum of four years post-MLIS experience in a library or educational institution

·      Demonstrated competency and effectiveness in instruction, in a face-to-face and virtual classroom setting

·      A minimum of one year of academic library assessment experience; documented experience in developing assessment tools and administering assessment in both physical and virtual environments

·      Demonstrated ability to effectively use emerging library and teaching/learning technologies, including learning management systems; Experience with technologies and tools that deliver e-learning content such as course/learning management systems, content capture tools, and presentation tools

·      Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and organization skills, including the ability to effectively impart knowledge and skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·      Ability to work flexibly, creatively, and collaboratively in a changing and fast-paced environment with a culturally diverse population; Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail

·      Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in teams within library and university web/online communities

·      Demonstrated project management and problem solving skills and an established ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities concurrently

Qualified candidates are encouraged to Job Opening ID 509252 at facultycareers.fiu.edu and must attach a cover letter and resume as a single pdf file. attach a cover letter and resume as a single pdf file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee.  All inquiries should be directed to Sarah J. Hammill, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, at hammills@fiu.edu.

Collection Applications Developer-Oxford, MS

This is a professional position in which the incumbent supports access to library collections by providing system administration for the library’s enterprise system, enhancing access to eResource collections and other external collection-related systems, as well as data migration and clean-up projects. The incumbent configures and customizes systems, optimizes system integrations, monitors and troubleshoots logs, tests upgrades, creates and manages user accounts for multiple systems, develops scripts and tools for administrative and collection related projects and works with vendors to resolve issues.

Job Responsibilities
Examples of Work Performed:

Administers, troubleshoots, configures and develops the library enterprise system including cataloging, serials, ERM, acquisitions, reporting and UI.

Enhances system interoperability with external systems such as content platforms and sellers, online archives, bibliographic databases, resource sharing platforms, eResource providers and public vendors.

Tests modules for full functionality when new release is installed. Trains and provides technical support to enterprise system users and works with vendors on solutions.

Streamlines data migration and output workflows. Develops scripts and tools.

Enhances interfaces with scripts and other applications to aid in collection discovery.

Develops methods to request pre-approved tangible purchases from public interface based on vendor profile.

Provides technical and design solutions for collection interfaces.

Creates programming solutions for a wide variety of vendor-provided data in various metadata formats such as MARC, EDI, etc.

Develops solutions to maintaining and synching library holding data within multiple systems.

Reviews and implements new system functionality and works collaboratively with those effected.

Uses APIs from a variety of systems to pull and match data as needed for analysis.

Compares local holdings with cooperative collections such as Hathitrust and OCLC using their APIs.

Analyzes logs to detect improvements and needs.

Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

 

Essential Functions:

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and
included by the hiring Department.

1. Administers, troubleshoots, configures and develops the library enterprise system.

2. Provides technical support, customizations and interface improvements for collection discovery-related interfaces.

3. Enhances interoperability with collection-related systems, eResource providers and public vendors.

4. Provides data migration, clean-up, analysis and compilation.

 

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

AND

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement:
Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

For more information and to apply: https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/8861

 

Burns Library Head of Public Services-Boston College

The John J. Burns Library of rare books, special collections, and archives at Boston College is seeking a user-focused Head of Public Services and Engagement to lead and manage its reading room, web and social media presence, and other research support services. The incumbent will also develop and lead Burns Library’s instructional outreach program and coordinate the University Libraries’ exhibits program. A new position reporting to the Burns Librarian and Associate University Librarian for Special Collections, the incumbent will supervise two professional librarians and two library assistants. As a member of the Burns Library management team, this position shares responsibility for fostering a collaborative culture that consistently delivers high levels of energy, performance, and impact.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing effective and efficient research services and will be conversant in the principles and practices of scholarly communication, digital scholarship, and information literacy. S/he will have demonstrated abilities to bring innovative and engaging pedagogical approaches to the interpretation of primary source materials and the definition and assessment of learning outcomes. S/he will also have the ability to develop talent and expertise in others, creating an enriching atmosphere charged with excitement.

Applicants should have a minimum of four years of experience working in a research library, archives, or museum in progressively responsible roles that include responsibilities for managing research services and at least two years of staff supervision. A master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent is required. An advanced degree in a subject area relevant to Burns Library collecting areas is strongly preferred. Reading proficiency in one or more modern European languages is also highly desirable. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.

For information about the Boston College University Libraries and the application process for this position, please visit: http://libguides.bc.edu/employment. As part of their online application, applicants should submit a current resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of references. References will not be contacted without prior permission. The salary range for this position is $70,450-$ $88,050 depending on qualifications and experience.

Assistant Professor-University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

The Department of Educational Foundations in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in its library media and instructional technology program (http://academics.uww.edu/libmedia ) to begin August 24, 2016.

The successful applicant will:

Teach a range of school library and instructional technology courses, including cataloging, reference, administration, technology, information literacy, and others at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Expertise in organizing information (cataloging) in a library environment is important and expertise in at least one of the following areas required:

• Information sources /virtual libraries
• Leadership and administration
• Information literacy and learning technologies

 

Teach some courses in a hybrid format through a collaborative distance education program (UWSSLEC: http://www.uwsslec.org) bringing together faculty from five UW campuses to deliver a program for teachers seeking school library licensure. It is expected the faculty may be asked to teach weekend and evening classes in a variety of modalities.

Help re-envision the school library field for the future and continue to develop and expand a program to support the development of 21st century skills in students and teachers.

Develop collaborative relationships with the schools and with other faculty members and students in the College of Education and Professional Studies.

Become a member of the College’s technology team and share duties with two other faculty to support integration of technology into College and its curriculum, which may include a 25% faculty support role.

Advise undergraduate minors, licensure, and graduate students. Engage in research and creative activities.

Perform university, public and professional service.

 

Full details on the job can be found at https://my.uww.edu/employment/jobs/ APEFLM.html.

Associate Director for Resource Management-Baruch College

POSITION DETAILS

Reporting to the AVP & Dean of Students (AVP/DOS) and serving on the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT), the Associate Director for Resource Management develops and manages budgetary functions and personnel processes for the Division of Student Affairs, provides support in the administration of various business operations, and works closely with department heads to maximize efficient use of resources. This position will oversee purchase requisitions and payments from multiple budgets, appointments of full/part-time staff, staff timekeeping records and other personnel and payroll records that relate to budgets and resources managed by the Division.

The Associate Director:
– Prepares guidelines, funding formulas, and models for the annual budget.
– Prepares, reconciles, and distributes expenditure and related accounting reports.
– Supports strategic planning activities; assesses outcomes, analyzes trends, and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations.
– Works with Student Affairs department heads to manage multiple budgets and personnel processes and monitors the financial condition of operating units to ensure effective planning and efficient use of resources.
– Monitors and analyzes budget allocations, fund balances, and expenditures for tax levy and non-tax levy plans and Petri Foundation Funds.
– Helps to develop budget policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy.
– Analyzes spending, income trends and usage to recommend improvements.
– Maintains a variety of manual and electronic fiscal information, files, and records (such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, personnel activities, vendor contracts, etc.) for purposes of providing up-to-date reference and audit trail.
– Processes and tracks transactional entries and maintains financial data so as to provide fiscal reports to AVP/DOS and department heads; produces forecasting projections.
– Manages all financial reporting and compliance activities, including preparation of financial statements, statistical reports, and funding determinations.
– Performs ad hoc reporting and analysis, as necessary.
– Represents the division on college-wide budget and personnel committees and meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, including 6 years of job-related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility required. Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance preferred. Experience working in a college setting a plus.
– Experience supervising staff and managing time records
– Strong organizational, record keeping, analytic problem solving, and communication skills
– Ability to understand and create complex spreadsheets
– Experience with multi-step procurement processes
– Experience and comfort with using various forms of office technology, including computers, document scanners, and software products related to human resources, finance, and budgets
– Experience with data reporting and analysis for budgetary management and decision making
– Familiarity with documentation required for personnel recruitment functions
– Ability to respond in as timely manner to a wide variety of inquiries from internal and external stakeholders for the purpose of providing information and resolving problems

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages the budget function of a College or major program under the direction of a senior administrator.

– Prepares guidelines, funding formulas, and models for the annual budget

– Supports strategic planning activities; assesses outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations.

– Monitors and analyzes budget expenditures

– Assists in developing budgeting policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy

– May hire, supervise, and train budget and/or clerical staff.

– Performs related duties as assigned.
Job Title Name: Finance Budget Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

December 9, 2015

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

Multilingual Writing Specialist-Baruch College

POSITION DETAILS

The Baruch College Writing Center seeks a full-time Multilingual (ESL) Writing Specialist to join its vibrant and engaged staff of writers and teachers.

Baruch College’s students are linguistically diverse. They include students who are bilingual and multilingual, international students, speakers of world Englishes, and students from multilingual communities and backgrounds within the US. They are in different stages of their language acquisition processes. The Writing Center values this linguistic diversity, and the many linguistic, rhetorical, experiential, and cultural resources our students bring to the Baruch community.

The Baruch College Writing Center provides free professional support for undergraduate and graduate students to improve their writing and English language skills and to become more independent, confident, and versatile writers. Our professional consultants, teachers of college writing and writers themselves, provide expert, invested, attentive readers who recognize strengths and teach students specific strategies to improve their writing. The Writing Center collaborates closely with academic departments and other student support units to offer an innovative array of programming and services, including one-to-one consultations, synchronous and asynchronous online consulting, interdisciplinary workshops, and writing groups.

Reporting to the Director of the Writing Center, the Multilingual (ESL) Writing Specialist collaborates with the Director and Associate Director to address the needs of the growing population of multilingual students who use the Writing Center’s services, to extend the reach of the Writing Center to better serve the multilingual student body across the Baruch community, and to lead our staff in supporting and advocating for our students as multilingual writers.

The primary responsibilities include:
– Directly support students via one-to-one and small-group consultations.
– Develop new and revise existing programming, curricula, and resources with an eye to the needs of multilingual and ELL writers.
– Support our staff of professional consultants in their work with writers from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
– Design and implement professional development programming for Writing Center staff and the broader College community, including workshop design and implementation, staff development programming, one-to-one staff consultations, and orientations.
– Collaborate with other student support services to create student and faculty resources and integrate programming.
– Contribute to and bolster a culture of empowerment, inquiry, and explicit valuing of linguistic diversity in our Center.
– Promote an understanding and acceptance of language diversity, bilingualism and multilingualism in the Baruch community.
– Promote teaching that recognizes and values students’ home languages and culture.
– Actively engage in professional development to keep abreast of research and pedagogy relevant to language learning and teaching, and represent Baruch and the Writing Center at local and regional conferences on composition, TESOL, and second language studies.

Though rare, occasional evening/weekend work may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and four years’ related experience required.

MA, MAEd, or PhD in TEFL, TESOL, Linguistics, Composition/Writing Studies, or a related field, at least two years of Writing Center experience, and at least two years’ experience working with college-level writers strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: experience in tutoring and teaching writing to culturally, linguistically, and academically diverse populations of college students; knowledge of language acquisition theory, writing pedagogy, WAC/WID approaches, curriculum development, assessment practices, and instructional technology; creative engagement in teaching, staff development, and curriculum writing experience; strong organizational and planning skills; excellent oral, written, visual and interpersonal communication skills; and a commitment to the goals of urban public higher education.

We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as individuals who have experience working with diverse populations.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Administers the activities of a learning resource or support center.

– Supports the design and delivery of academic resources such as tutoring, remedial and other student programs and services, delivered in a variety of modes, including on-line

– Produces and administers training programs, lectures, workshops, seminars and special events

– Collaborates with various College offices to improve student and faculty services; implements new services and assures existing services are effectively provided.

– Serves as resource expert for students and faculty regarding center policies and procedures, and if needed, technology issues related to their learning experience

– May assist and/or supervise office operations and/or department budget

-Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Resource Center Specialist

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

December 9, 2015

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs-Baruch College

POSITION DETAILS

The mission of Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs and its degree programs is to enhance the performance of governmental and nonprofit institutions in New York and the nation in the interest of effective and equitable public service and public policy in a diverse society. Using insights from theory, research, and practice, we are a multidisciplinary community of scholars engaged in teaching, research, and outreach to achieve this mission. We place special emphasis on educating responsive and accountable leaders who combine managerial expertise, creative and critical thinking, and rigorous analysis in the formation and execution of public policy. The School also serves as a site for debate and reflection on issues of public importance to New York and the world beyond.

In close partnership with faculty and our colleagues in academic support programs, the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute cultivates learning environments in which students become strategic, thoughtful communicators and creators. We develop and support Communication Intensive Courses, guide pedagogical reflection, and foster the teaching of written, oral, visual, and digital literacies across the College.

Reporting to the Director of the Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs is also guided by a unique partnership with the School of Public Affairs and the Writing Center. In close collaboration with SPA faculty and the School’s advisement team, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs develops and coordinates a portfolio of programmatic support for academic writing. Directly serving both faculty and graduate students in six degree-granting programs, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs will:
– Collaborate with School of Public Affairs faculty to assess and document writing needs, inventory curricula, and serve as an institutional specialist for writing across the School’s graduate programs.
– Design, develop and implement a comprehensive faculty development program of workshops, seminars, and consultation to improve student writing.
– For select core courses, including the graduate capstone, provide contextualized, course-embedded support in order to develop students into independent, effective writers.
– Foster student success, often in the context of the Writing Center’s programming, by providing traditional writing support services, including one-to-one consultations, small-group workshops, and summer bridge programming.
– Develop and share resources for faculty that ensure their access to current writing pedagogy and practice.
– Participate in the School’s ongoing learning assessment of writing competencies in its graduate programs.
– Create external reporting that communicates with a large community of diverse stakeholders.
– Support the development of an ongoing, faculty-led Writing Across the Curriculum initiative at the School of Public Affairs by building relationships, liaising, and providing expertise.
– Contribute to a culture of engagement, curiosity, collaboration, and happiness at the Communication Institute.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Assistant Director for Writing in Public Affairs must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have four years of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of advanced degree and years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications
A terminal degree, or significant progress to completion, in English, Communications, Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, the scholarship of teaching and learning, or a closely related field strongly preferred.

Additional preferred qualifications include:
– Demonstrated excellence as a teacher, in both classroom settings and more intimate learning environments such as Writing Centers
– Curriculum development and instructional design experience
– Knowledge of WAC/WID programming and writing in the social sciences
– Organizational and planning skills
– The ability to lead educators in professional and pedagogical development

We especially welcome applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides educational development activities supporting a targeted academic program.

– Assists in developing and preparing program offerings, curricula, guidelines, and related communications

– Promotes program and advises students and College stakeholders on services, policies, and procedures

– Advises faculty, counselors, tutors, administrators and others on program goals, activities, and best practices

– Provides student services such as workshops, seminars, and advising sessions

– Coordinates efforts of faculty, staff, and other service providers to monitor and assess utilization, student progress, and program effectiveness

– Performs related duties as assigned.

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Assistant

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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.

Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.

CLOSING DATE

December 19, 2015

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional