Adjunct Reference and Collections Librarian (Instructor/Assistant Professor)

Job Description

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) and the Graduate Center’s Mina Rees Library seek an adjunct reference and collections librarian to work about 12 – 15 hours/week over 3-4 weekdays. 

This position would start immediately and continue through the Spring 2025 semester. Adjunct contracts are evaluated for renewal on a per semester basis. One evening shift on Tuesdays that includes the hours of 3:30-6:30pm is required: the remaining hours are flexible and will align with the business hours of the School of Labor and Urban Studies (Monday-Thursday, 9-9, Friday 9-5).  

This role is an exciting opportunity to participate in collection development and reference services in support of the growing and evolving CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. Under the supervision of the Labor and Urban Studies Librarian, the successful candidate will rehouse, assess, inventory, and prepare for cataloging a small collection of non-circulating books at the School of Labor and Urban Studies, provide in-person and email reference services to the School community, participate in the maintenance of online research guides, and refer questions of increasing complexity for consultation or email follow-up. 

Qualifications

All titles require a Master’s in Library Science (MLS), Master’s in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution. For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required.  

Also required are a strong public-service orientation, a detail-oriented approach to managing bibliographic information, expertise with a wide range of library databases, and the ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs while working with physical collections. 

Prior reference experience, demonstrated interest in social sciences librarianship and/or subject areas represented (labor or urban history, labor and employment relations, public administration, social statistics), along with a familiarity with CUNY are preferred. Facility with academic research questions, and in managing structured data in spreadsheets and databases, is ideal. 

About SLU and the GC Library

The CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies (SLU) was established in August 2018 and is the newest School within the CUNY system. The mission of the School is to: 1) offer undergraduate and graduate programs of labor and urban studies to working adults and traditional-age students; 2) expand educational opportunities to working adults while meeting the workforce development needs of the City and State, and 3) serving the labor and broader community by conducting research, offering leadership development programs, hosting forums and national conferences, and publishing national labor journals to promote debate on issues critical to labor and working-class communities. 

The Mina Rees Library of CUNY Graduate Center provides library services to SLU, and is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities. We encourage members of historically under-represented communities to apply, and we welcome applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans, and people with disabilities. 

Compensation

The salary range is** $47.42-$53.79/hour** based on qualifications and experience; as members of an academic department, adjunct faculty at SLU are represented by the Professional Staff Congress union (http://www.psc-cuny.org). Faculty rank will be Instructor or Assistant Professor. 

To express your interest,  please send a brief cover letter, CV/resume, and the names and contact information of three references to Aliqae Geraci: [email protected]

Position is open until filled, and review of applications will begin on January 10. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. 

LocationSchool of Labor and Urban Studies, 25 W. 43rd Street, New York, NY

Compensation

$47.42/hour

Application URL or Email

Submit specified application materials to [email protected].