SUNY Maritime College is hiring: Research Instruction Librarian in Village of Ge

Position Summary

Milne Library at SUNY Geneseo is known for its innovation, dedication to student success, and national recognition. Our library has been honored with the 2018 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award, and our newly renovated building provides a vibrant, welcoming space for research, teaching, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison librarian to the School of Education, working closely with faculty to design and deliver dynamic information literacy instruction for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide research support to students and faculty through in‑person consultations and online communication.
• Use outreach and collaboration skills to strengthen partnerships with local high schools, re‑establishing the library’s high‑school instruction program.
• Participate in the library’s general instruction program, including teaching first‑year writing courses and updating instructional guides.
• Collaborate with the Head of Collection Management on organization and collection development for the Teacher Education Resource Center (TERC).
• Participate on teams or committees to support the library’s and college’s missions.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in information and/or library science from an ALA‑accredited school or an ALA‑approved international equivalent by appointment time.
• Proven commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in professional settings.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and innovative methods for teaching information literacy.
• Experience fostering teamwork to drive successful results.
• Skilled in conveying ideas clearly through speaking and writing.
• Candidates for this position must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Pre‑K–12 education system, NYS curriculum, and/or teacher preparation programs.
• Experience teaching using active learning strategies.
• Previous experience as a liaison/outreach librarian.

Salary

$59,899

Application Information

Cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references required. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.