Humanities and Multidisciplinary Librarian

• Department: Main Library Duration of Position: Full year / Full time Work Schedule: Employee Type: Administrator Posting Date: 01/22/2025 Union Representation: Not Applicable Posting Number: AS578P Pay Rate: Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $62,000-$74,000.

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College

Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.

Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.

Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisors approval.

• 14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Years Day.
• A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.
• Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/
• New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: **https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/**Position Summary and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Academic Engagement, the Humanities and Multidisciplinary Librarian provides multifaceted support for teaching, learning, and research in the humanities. They serve as the primary library liaison to students and faculty in departments including English, Film, Drama, Dance, and Religion, and to other departments and multidisciplinary programs as assigned. They provide library instruction and research consultations, create and maintain research guides and other learning resources, and are responsible for collection development in these subject areas. The Librarian will communicate and partner with faculty to ensure that library services support and anticipate evolving needs in teaching and research in the humanities.

The Humanities and Multidisciplinary Librarian also plays a critical role in the librarys efforts to support the Colleges First-Year Writing Seminars. In addition to working with faculty teaching these courses in the humanities, this librarian may collaborate with colleagues in the Libraries and the Writing Center to support writing pedagogies across disciplines.

The Humanities and Multidisciplinary Librarian participates as a full member of the Academic Engagement team in providing reference service, proposing and contributing to departmental initiatives, promoting library services and programs, and supporting the varied and richly multidisciplinary needs of the Vassar community. They are expected to be active on campus through committees and other activities, and to maintain awareness of issues and emerging practices in humanities librarianship.

This position is eligible for faculty suffrage and other librarian benefits as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison to academic departments and programs through research consultations, instruction in a variety of modes, collection development, and outreach and engagement efforts.
• Partner with library and faculty colleagues to support the integration of library and research skills into first-year writing courses.
• Support humanistic research across disciplines and collaborate with archivist colleagues to facilitate primary-source research within archives and/or using digital resources.
• Review, select, and acquire materials to support the Vassar curriculum, and assist in negotiating contracts for large publisher packages.
• Contribute to the Academic Engagement departments programs and services, including providing point-of-need reference service and developing workshops, events, and other programing relevant to the Vassar community.
• Participate in broader campus initiatives, including campus-wide committees, task forces, planning groups, pre-major advising, etc.
• Participate in professional development activities including attending library and subject area conferences, training workshops, etc.Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Masters degree in library or information science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Academic background and/or subject expertise in one or more humanities disciplines.
• Ability and desire to build relationships and collaborate across multiple constituencies.
• Commitment to providing research support and instruction that respects individuals backgrounds, cultures, and learning preferences.
• Advanced skills in providing general reference service as well as discipline-specific research support.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in a rapidly changing environment.
• Competence and sensitivity in working at a college in which students are broadly diverse with regard to many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
• Experience with archival research using a variety of methods, both inside archives and with digital sources.
• Knowledge of current research and pedagogy in the humanities and a vision of how the library can support these evolving needs.Special Instructions to Applicants

To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4268.