St. John's University
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: [contact details available in the full listing]
Location: Queens Campus, NY
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Closing: 1/20/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.
A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.
Job Summary
Adjunct Faculty in Library and Information ScienceSt. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Division of Library and Information Science
Position description
The Division of Library and Information Science at St. John's University seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach graduate courses in library and information science. The immediate teaching need is for a Spring 2027 course addressing social justice in the information professions. Potential teaching areas include social justice, programs and services for diverse populations, public and academic librarianship, and related areas of library and information science.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities
The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for teaching an assigned graduate course, facilitating student learning and engagement, evaluating student work, providing timely feedback, and communicating regularly with students. The instructor will follow established course and program learning objectives and University policies and procedures.
Competencies, Education, Experience
Qualifications
Required qualifications
- Master's degree in library and information science or a closely related field
- Demonstrated knowledge of social justice issues and programs and services for diverse populations relevant to the information professions