Description

Incumbent will teach information literacy courses and workshops in multimodal formats, create instructional materials, participate in campus outreach activities and programming.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

The University Libraries seek a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative individual to join our dedicated team of Academic Engagement faculty. Reporting to the Head of Academic Engagement, the incumbent will be responsible for delivering high-quality library instruction, outreach, reference, and research consultation services in support of the University’s teaching, learning, and research missions.

This position plays a key role in fostering meaningful partnerships with faculty, students, and campus stakeholders to advance information literacy and student success. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University’s academic and professional communities through research and scholarship, participation in faculty governance, and engagement in service and professional development activities in accordance with University standards for promotion and tenure.

The successful candidate will:

• Create and deliver innovative instruction services in multimodal environments.
• Stay current on emerging technologies that impact instruction such as generative AI.
• Explore and implement opportunities for library integration into the curriculum, such as information literacy learning tutorials, research guides, curriculum development, and consultations through credit-bearing and other courses and sessions.
• Apply inclusive pedagogical approaches to enhance student-centered learning environments.
• Incorporate a commitment to the value of diverse populations and perspectives in teaching and programming.
• Market library resources and services through workshops, programming, collections, and partnerships.
• Develop strong relationships with academic programs and faculty on all campuses to align library resources and services with research and learning goals.
• Contributes to the field through research, presentations, and scholarship.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant Master’s or advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher) with a combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of this position.
• Instruction or training experience in a library or related environment.

Preferred Qualifications:(0-3 points)

• Experience implementing information literacy standards as well as knowledge of related AI and emerging literacies.
• Evidence of public-facing collaborations and outreach activities.

Application Instructions

About the University Libraries

The University Libraries are an essential partner in Stony Brook University’s mission of global leadership in research, discovery, and learning, positioning ourselves as the hub of collaboration, digital innovation, open scholarship, and creativity. We provide the best possible access to a wide-range of resources in multiple formats and world-renowned special collections and actively contribute to student success and faculty productivity through teaching and research services in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities. Our strategic vision is to embrace innovation and AI as key components in achieving our goals. As the largest academic research library on Long Island, the Libraries serve as a vital resource for regional and global communities. See the Libraries’ strategic plan.

The University Libraries play a key role in advancing the University’s commitment to furthering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our spaces, collections, services, and outreach. We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility values in our hiring, training, and daily work practices where differences are acknowledged, respected, and celebrated. We welcome candidates who genuinely embrace the empathy, courage, self-reflection, and intentionality of a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply.

Special Notes

This is a tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible. **Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to guarantee consideration, please apply before 1/13/2025. For questions regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Chris Kretz (chris.kretz@stonybrook.edu).

This is a tenure track position. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated start date: February 1, 2026. Salary: salary $79,144 plus $4,000 location

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For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

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Application Instructions:

All application materials must be submitted online and include:

• Application letter explaining your qualifications, relevant experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Curriculum vitae.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Chris Kretz at chris.kretz@stonybrook.edu or Pamela Di Pasquale at pamela.dipasquale@stonybrook.edu.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (631) 632- 6350. It can also be viewed online at the University Police website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/police.

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Apply Now: https://apply.interfolio.com/179114

Contact: pamela.dipasquale@stonybrook.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and creating an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

Stony Brook University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is safe, accessible, and free of all forms of discrimination, sexual misconduct, or research misconduct, among other infractions. In support of this commitment, certain candidates for employment will be required to disclose such employment-related misconduct findings and pending investigations or proceedings, and final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions will authorize their current and previous employer(s) from the last seven (7) years to disclose such information to the University. Employment is contingent on your full and complete disclosure on these matters. In the event that you fail to disclose any such matter or in the event of an unsatisfactory outcome of the disclosure and review process, an offer of employment may be revoked at SBU's sole discretion. If SBU becomes aware of a failure to disclose or misrepresentation of any such matter after your employment commences, you may be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.