Job Title: Data
Services Librarian (Assistant or Associate Professor)-Business
Job ID: 14083
Location: Baruch CollegeFull/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with review of resumes beginning on
December 3, 2015.
INFORMATION:
Baruch College seeks a business information specialist to
join its Data Services team and participate in the design, implementation and
promotion of systems and services for discovery, management, and access to data
resources. In addition to supporting the undergraduate through doctoral
programs of the Zicklin School of Business, the successful candidate will
provide services to the Baruch College community across a full range of subject
disciplines. Responsibilities include instruction, reference, faculty outreach,
collection development, web content development, and active participation in
library planning and assessment activities. The successful candidate will teach
workshops in the use of Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, Factset, WRDS and other
specialized business resources, as well as teach credit courses in Baruch's
undergraduate Minor in Information Studies. Some evening and weekend work is
required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MLS, or its equivalent form an ALA-accredited library
school, and an additional Master's degree or Doctorate, preferably in a
business-related discipline
- Demonstrated knowledge of print and electronic business
and financial information services and business research methods
- Two years of experience in an academic or corporate
business library
- Evidence of the ability to meet the requirements of a
tenure-track appointment, including research, publishing, and involvement in
professional organizations
- Experience in working with datasets that are of specific
interest to business, finance, and economics research
- Experience with statistical concepts and methods, with
familiarity in performing analysis using software such as SAS, SPSS, R, or
NumPY/ SciPY; must have solid experience working with spreadsheets
- MBA degree from an AACSB-accredited school
- Strong team and service oriented approach to supporting
faculty and student research needs
- Excellent professional communication skills
- Experience with selecting, evaluating, and maintaining
business and financial databases and resources
- Interests in and ability to provide in-person and online
consultation and research support in all areas of business, accounting,
marketing, finance and management
- Ability to teach effectively in a variety of settings and
formats
COMPENSATION:
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits
package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid
parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for
research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing
faculty professional development.
HOW TO
APPLY:
STEP ONE - Click "Apply Now"
To be considered for this position, please submit your
application online at www.cuny.edu,
access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for
this vacancy using the Job ID or Title.
Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information. Candidates
should provide a cover letter, and a CV.
STEP TWO - Go to https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hrref/
All applicants are required to have three confidential
letters of recommendation submitted electronically by their references as
described below.
Please go to https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/hrref/ and enter
the contact information for three (3) references. The online system will
automatically send your references a request to submit a letter via the system.
Full instructions will be provided.
Emailed or hard copy applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, please contact HR
at 646-660-6590.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to
enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with
disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community
and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer
