FCA Family & Children’s Association is hiring: Senior Assistant Librarian - Refe

Overview

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields. The College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education. The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Job Description:

Greenley Library at Farmingdale State College seeks a highly motivated enthusiastic Librarian who demonstrates a dedication to student success.

Hired at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian, this is a 12 month, full-time, tenure track faculty position, reporting to the Library Director. The Librarian in this role will have responsibilities in the following areas:

Responsibilities

Reference and Instruction

• Provide comprehensive, one-on-one in-person reference desk consultations to members of the college community.
• Serve as the primary Library liaison for all fully-remote students. This includes holding online synchronous reference sessions upon request and providing outreach to online students on an ongoing basis.
• Teach customized Information Literacy sessions in a variety of disciplines. Most sessions meet for 1 class period and are held in-person, but synchronous or asynchronous sessions may be requested by faculty.
• Participate in the creation of library research guides in the form of websites, videos, or other media.

Archival Management

• Manage and promote the Farmingdale State College Archives, a collection spanning 100+ years of the College's historical materials.
• Archival responsibilities will include selection, arrangement and description, rehousing, digitization, support for Archives researchers, and outreach to the campus and community promoting the use of the Archives.
• Regularly assess Archival practices and use of the Archives.

Other

• Participate and take leadership roles in campus, local, SUNY-wide, and national committees or professional organizations.
• Demonstrate commitment to scholarship in accordance with campus guidelines.

This position may require occasional nights and weekends to meet operational requirements.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements

Preamble:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MLS/MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Demonstrable proficiency in written and oral communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in an academic library environment, including knowledge of reference sources and academic database searching.
• Experience in archival work and management, or significant course work or training in archival work and management.
• Additional Master's degree or equivalent.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, 12-month UUP faculty position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Wednesday, September 17, 2025, and ending Friday, September 26, 2025, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• ANTICIPATED START DATE: January 2026

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates may apply by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the top or bottom of this page. The following documents are required for all positions:

• Resume/C.V.

Additional instructions for faculty positions: Candidates invited for a 2nd interview will be asked to make a short presentation on a topic that will be provided to them in advance.

Only applications made through Farmingdale's electronic application system will be accepted. Once you successfully apply you will receive an email as confirmation. Returning applicants may login to their Farmingdale State College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.