Brief Description

Inviting qualified applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure track faculty position in the Library Department.

Full Description

Instruction and Outreach Librarian

DEPARTMENT: Library Services
SALARY: $51,027

Job Description:
The State University of New York (SUNY) College at Canton invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 12-month, tenure track faculty position in the Library Department.

SUNY Canton’s Learning Commons is a resource-rich hub for innovation, collaboration, and engagement. Under the leadership of an executive director of learning commons, the Southworth Library provides integral resources and services that support teaching and learning. This position reports directly to the library director and coordinates with other departments located in the Learning Commons. Primary responsibilities include supporting student retention through targeted outreach to the campus and our diverse student body; leading student engagement efforts for the learning commons; providing learning commons orientation and training to new students, faculty, and staff; developing and delivering library instruction; collaborating with campus departments to ensure compliance with campus-wide and system-wide accessibility standards; liaising with specific academic departments, including collection development and support for the integration of Open Education Resources (OER) into instruction; providing reference and patron service both virtually and at specified service points; and engaging with the campus community by participating in campus governance, committee work, and university service.

Required Qualifications:

• -Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program (those completing a degree by August 2024 are encouraged to apply) or equivalent.

Application Deadline: Review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Persons interested in the above position should apply online at https://employment.canton.edu/

SUNY Canton, a unit of the State University of New York, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. SUNY Canton is building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and strongly encourages applications from minority and women candidates.

The college is located in Canton, a village in the St. Lawrence River valley of northern New York. Located 20 miles from the St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack Park, and 70 miles from the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canton holds excellent opportunities for the outdoor or cultural enthusiast.