1.[LIBJOBS] Weill Cornell Medical College - Qatar - Systems Librarian
2.[LIBJOBS] Manager E-Access Services - Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
3. [MUSEUM-L] Director Position open at Wrangell Museum in Alaska
4. [sla-csap] FW: [archives] UM Archives Job Description
5. [LIBJOBS] United States - Ewing, NJ - Acquisitions Librarian, The College of New Jersey
6. [AUTOCAT] Job posting: Cataloging and Metadata Technology Specialist
7. [LIBJOBS] United States - Ewing, NJ - Emerging Technologies Librarian, The College of New Jersey


Systems Librarian/Qatar-10823

Description: The Systems Librarian is responsible for the overall management and support of the Millennium Library system and other library applications. The position reports directly to the Manager, Library Systems, of the Distributed eLibrary and coordinate closely with WCMC-Q ITS department to implement all technology related tasks carried out on servers residing on the College network.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  •  Administer the library's Millennium System (ILS Application).
  • Coordinate with WCMC-Q ITS department for upgrades, maintenance and customization of the Web and client interfaces of Millennium System and other supporting applications.
  • Analyze system usage, and generate system statistical reports for management.
  • Evaluate needs, create and deliver workshops in use of library software and instruction for students and staff. Provide instruction, training, and documentation to appropriate audience as needed
  • Work with WCMCQ-ITS to insure the integration and web accessibility of all library electronic resources.
  • Administer and support other library applications, including but not limited to the Ariel Document delivery system.
  • Supervise the senior library assistant(s).
  • Coordinate closely with counterparts in the WCMC-Q ITS department on assignments requiring ITS support.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 III. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* BA/BS in Computer Science (or related area) or the equivalent combination of education and experience, a Masters Degree in Library and Information Science is preferred.
* 5 or more years professional level experience managing library integrated systems in a digital library environment, including the integration of online resources and creative use of electronic resources for service delivery is also required.
* Prior experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc.'s Millennium system is preferred.

 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Prior experience in managing on-line database connectivity-using tools such as Oracle, MySQL, ODBC drivers, DBMS, and PL/SQL.
  • Prior experience in web authoring using JAVA script, HTML, PHP and/or PERL
  • Previous project development and implementation experience
  • Prior experience using Metadata harvesting and Open URL
  • Prior experience producing statistical reports and data analysis using report writer tools such as Crystal Reports.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills.
  • Familiarity with Mac OSX and desktop publishing applications such as Dream Weaver.
  • Previously demonstrated ability to work as a team member in start-up situation.
  • Previously demonstrated ability to read and comprehend information, synthesize and draw conclusions, recommend alternative solutions.
  • Previously demonstrated critical thinking skills.
  1. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Evening and weekend hours will be required.
* Some bending and lifting (up to 20kg) may be required.
* Service provision could require crossing distances within the building to respond to requests for assistance.


   Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation.
    The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at university level, WCMC-Q offers an integrated program of pre-medical and medical studies leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments.
Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first year pre-medical students in fall 2002 to over 200 students from more than 30 countries as we entered our sixth year of operation in September 2007.

WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College, which was founded in New York City over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:
·         to provide the finest education possible for medical students
·         to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge
·         to improve health care both now and for future generations
·         to provide the highest quality of care to the community
For more information please visit http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/

To apply to the position please email your Cover Letter and Resume to: Mike Mandili email: [log in to unmask]

Job:-Q-Library

Primary Location:-Qatar

Organization:-WCMC-Qatar

Schedule:-Full-time

Overtime Status:-Exempt

Number of Openings:-1

Minimum Salary:-$52,491

Grade:-6

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Mike Mandili
Manager, Library Systems
Weill Cornell Medical College - Qatar
Tel. +974 492-8109
Cel. +974 547-5250
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Job Description 
Manager E-Access/Qatar-12414

Description: Reporting to the Distributed eLibrary Director, this position manages the Library's electronic access functions including: collection management, acquisitions (print and electronic), cataloguing, and other technical processing functions.
   The incumbent advises the Director on license negotiations and oversees the consistent observance of all contractual undertakings and copyright law. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of good relationships with vendors and for ensuring the accuracy of records in the electronic management system. The eAccess Manager works closely with other librarians from within the Cornell system including Cornell University Library in Ithaca and the Liaison Librarian at Weill Medical College in New York. Daily responsibilities include the supervision of acquisitions, cataloguing, and technical processing staff. As part of a four-person management team, including a Director and two other managers, the eAccess Manager participates in planning and budgeting activities with special emphasis on a collection budget exceeding $1m. The incumbent is ultimately responsible for enabling users to have seamless electronic access at any time to information from a multiplicity of scholarly sources in medicine, the basic sciences, and allied health sciences, whether held locally or accessible via the Internet.
 
MAJOR RESPONIBILITIES:
* Supervises staff, exempt and non-exempt, in the eAccess Services Department.
* Develops and implements policies pertaining to the Library's acquisition of all types of resources and to technical processing and cataloguing.
* Develops and maintains sound relations with international and local vendors of library materials, handling the eLibrary's business with them in oral and written communications.
* In collaboration with the Director, negotiates and/or manages site licenses for library resources, ensuring that relevant terms and conditions are well publicized to Library staff and users to ensure knowledge and good faith compliance by all concerned with all copyright and other legal provisions.
*Assists the Director in managing budgetary resources, financial accounting and accessioning processes pertaining to the procurement of library materials.
*Maintains the relevant modules of the Millennium library system, supervising staff that assist with record creation, ensuring integrity of all data related to the acquisitions program and collaborating closely with Library Systems staff on related technical matters.
*Coordinates collection development activities, including collection analysis, and chairs the Library's Collections Development Committee, collaborating closely with other professional staff and faculty members on the selection of materials to be acquired.
*Determines appropriate mechanisms and benchmarks for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the Library's acquisition and technical program.
*Prepares periodic reports on the Library's technical processing, including acquisitions including statistical records for all eLibrary activities.
* Performs related duties as assigned by the Library Director.

Qualifications: 

POSTION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Masters degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
Experience: Qualifying work experience should include prior management responsibilities with technical processing aspects of the library.
* It would be especially useful if the incumbent has prior experience dealing with purchasing, financial transactions and controls; handling orders and shipments, processing invoices and credit statements and maintaining related automated record systems, including statistics, as well as initiating oral and written communications and negotiating with vendors and suppliers of goods and services and preparing reports.
*At least three years work experience in a medical library or in a health science profession. Supervisory experience highly desired.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
*An understanding of general library procedures and a basic understanding of computer applications for records management.
*Applied skill in using Microsoft Office products and practical skill with relevant modules of an integrated library system: skill in manipulating the Millennium library system especially desirable.
* Familiarity with bibliographic sources and major suppliers of scholarly resources in medicine and the basic sciences.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including oral and written fluency in English.
* Ability to supervise, train, and mentor staff effectively.
* Ability to organize, prioritize and be attentive to detailed work.
* Ability to work as a team member.
* Strong commitment to customer service. 
 
   Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation.
   The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at university level, WCMC-Q offers an integrated program of pre-medical and medical studies leading to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments.Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first year pre-medical students in fall 2002 to over 200 students from more than 30 countries as we entered our sixth year of operation in September 2007.

WCMC-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medical College, which was founded in New York City over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission:
·         to provide the finest education possible for medical students
·         to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge
·         to improve health care both now and for future generations
·         to provide the highest quality of care to the community
For more information please visit http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/

Job:-Q-Information Technologies
Primary Location:-Qatar
Organization:-Library
Schedule:-Full-time
Overtime Status:-Exempt
Number of Openings:-1
Minimum Salary:-$65,898
Grade:-7


To apply for this position, please go to the following website.https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/2001/jobsearch.ftl
You may also submit a resume to Ellen Sayed via email at [log in to unmask].


Ross Bowron

Manager, Information Services

Weill Cornell Medical College of Qatar

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   The City & Borough of Wrangell will accept applications for the position of Museum Director - Curator until Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. This is a full-time position with benefits. Salary range is from $50,000 to $71,000.
   This position is responsible to oversee all Museum administrative operations, provide professional care and administration of Museum collection, and provide Museum services to the general public. Requires a bachelor’s degree in History, Museum Studies, or Anthropology. Minimum of three years experience of progressive museum programs and supervisory experience. Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Strong emphasis on grant writing and grant administration, budget formulation and administration.
   Applications and job description may be obtained and returned to Wrangell City Hall, 205 Brueger Street, (P.O. Box 531), Wrangell AK 99929
The City & Borough of Wrangell is an equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Their phone number is 907-874-2381

Scott Carrlee

Curator of Museum Services

Alaska State Museums

1-888-913-6873

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Subject: [archives] UM Archives Job Description

Please post on the SAA listserv the following job description for the University of  Mississippi Law School Archives:



THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking a Coordinator Archival Services.  This is a supervisory position in which the incumbent develops and implements policies and procedures for preservation and processing of archival and manuscript materials.  The incumbent oversees all archival functions, including acquisition, description, arrangement, indexing, registration, cataloging, use, preservation of collections and frequently makes decisions by exercising discretion and independent judgment.



Job Responsibilities
* Processes and arranges archival and manuscript materials.
* Oversees documentation, preservation, access, and use of archival and manuscript collections.
* Locates, researches, analyzes, negotiates with donors, and acquires collections.


* Provides specialized reference services to clientele.
* Manages intellectual property rights and granting of permissions for publication.
* Conducts or directs research into archival collections as needed.
* Oversees all documentation of collections, including accessioning, cataloging and legal documentation.


* Oversees all archival preservation and protection activities.
* Writes and oversees implementation of and compliance with archival policies and procedures.
* Prepares planning documents, survey and evaluative reports, and other documents.


* Attends meetings as necessary.
* Maintains quality control of work. Identifies and resolves problems when necessary.
* Maintains archive website.
* Conducts outreach duties, which provide services to students, faculty, community groups and other researchers.


* Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions
These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring Department.


1. Coordinates the development and implementation of archival policies and procedures.
2. Oversees the daily functions of the departmental archives.
3. Composes accurate descriptions of processed materials.
4. Supervises and trains staff.



Qualifications/Skills
Experience/Educational Requirements:
Education: Master's Degree from a college or university in Library Science, Archival Administration, History, or a related field.

AND



Experience: Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.

An official copy of your transcript is required upon hire for this position.
Only applications that contain at least the minimum education and experience requirements will be considered by the search committee.


The salary range is $40,098-$51,457.

To apply, go online to jobs.olemiss.edu. Interested persons should submit a cover letter, resume/vitae and list of references. The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.  Prior to  applying for the position, please prepare the electronic versions of the resume and cover letter to upload or to "copy and paste" when prompted. You will not have the opportunity to attach them after you apply.



Thank you,
Leigh McWhite, Ph.D.
Political Papers Archivist & Assistant Professor
University of Mississippi
(662) 915-1850

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The Library at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track Acquisitions Librarian. The successful candidate will be responsible for effective librarianship, scholarship, and service. Specific responsibilities will include:



_Acquisitions:_ Provide leadership in acquisitions by developing and implementing policies and procedures based on national best practices for all acquisitions functions. These include efficient ordering, receiving, processing, and paying for library resources in all formats; investigation and implementation of appropriate approval plans; binding operations; repair/replacement operations; and gifts. Evaluate, select and maintain relationships with vendors. Work with the Collection Development Coordinator to analyze and monitor budget allocations and ensure effective communications between acquisitions staff and subject librarians. Work with Finance and Business Services to ensure timely and efficient posting of financial data. Provide leadership in tracking and maintaining license agreements for media materials, streaming media, leased books, eBooks, and other formats. Supervise the work of Acquisitions Department personnel. 



_Reference:_ Provide limited general reference service and research assistance in collaboration with public services librarians.

_Additional Responsibilities:_ May take on departmental liaison duties and provide subject-specific services to students and faculty, or may take on leadership of interlibrary loan/document delivery, depending upon library needs and applicant's interests and experience. Plan and carry out a sustained and respectable body of scholarship, as outlined in the Library Disciplinary Standards. Serve on Library and institutional committees.



*Qualifications:*
_Requirements:_ Masters degree accredited by the American Library Association. Three years relevant professional experience in acquisitions. Strong computer skills, including experience with bibliographic utilities and automated library management systems such as Voyager. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Initiative, flexibility and a strong service orientation are essential.



_Preferred:_ Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations. Demonstrated ability to analyze the operational needs of functional areas. General knowledge of reference and collection development. An additional graduate degree is desirable. Knowledge of one or more Western European languages, preferably Spanish.



Appointment will be at the rank of Librarian 2. Full benefits package, including TIAA/CREF. This position is available immediately. To apply, please send a letter describing how your credentials meet the needs described in this ad, a current copy of your curriculum vitae, and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) for four references to Cathy Weng, Chair, Acquisitions Librarian Search Committee. Application should be sent via email only to [log in to unmask]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but must be received by June 1, 2010, in order to receive full consideration.



Additional information about The College of New Jersey and the Library can be found on the Web at: http://www.tcnj.edu/

Complete job description is available at: http://delphi.tcnj.edu:8500/test/Employment/show_job.cfm?jobid=8320&category=Academic/Faculty%20Positions



The College of New Jersey is an Affirmative-Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Date:    Thu, 6 May 2010 16:35:31 -0400
From:    "Joyce E. Bell" <[log in to unmask]>


Subject: Job posting: Cataloging and Metadata Technology Specialist

Cataloging and Metadata Technology Specialist
Princeton University Library
Princeton, New Jersey=20
Requisition #1000321

The Princeton University Library comprises a large central library and nine specialized libraries that are heavily used by an academic community of 6,400 students, 1,100 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. To support the diverse needs of its users, the Library holds some six million printed volumes, ranging from incunabula to current imprints, and provides access to many other records of human knowledge, such as ancient papyri and cylinder seals, modern literary manuscripts, and recently produced electronic databases and journals. The Library employs more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce.=A0 Please consult the Library Web site at http://library.princeton.edu/ for more information.



Available: Immediately

Description and Responsibilities: Princeton University Library is seeking a creative and innovative person to facilitate and help manage the transformation of library technical services functions through the development and application of task oriented scripting and analogous workflow enhancements.=A0 Technical Services at Princeton University Library is divided into three divisions - Cataloging and Metadata Services (CaMS), Order Division, and Circulation Division.=A0 The Library acquires material in a wide variety of languages and formats.=A0 The Cataloging and Metadata Technology Specialist will work to create, manage and support technological solutions and tools to enhance the productivity of technical services operations throughout the Library, review and analyze workflows, and identify areas where the application of custom scripting would improve efficiency and/or ergonomics.=A0 S/he will be responsible for evaluating automated cataloging support tools in current use (e.g., oXygen, Schematron, Macro Express, MARC Edit); for recommending how new off-the-shelf applications, particularly open-source, may be employed and adapted to achieve productivity objectives; planning new resulting workflow configurations; and for providing training and documentation to staff to facilitate their transition to the new mode of operation.=A0 In addition to designing tools, workflow analyses, documentation and training programs to assist with general workflow functions, the incumbent will work with a wide range of staff to identify and seek automated solutions to advance specialized cataloging assignments and responsibilities and to address specific ergonomic problems.=A0 This will require effective communication with a wide range of staff having varying degrees of knowledge and technical skill.=A0 An increasing amount of work in Technical Services involves manipulating and repurposing large amounts of data acquired from disparate sources, in different formats, for different purposes.=A0 This includes, but is not limited to, purchased machine-readable cataloging; acquisitions data supplied by vendors as machine-readable records, in spreadsheets or text documents; and special collections legacy relational databases used for localized inventory control and holdings discovery.


   While the more routine of these tasks have already been incorporated into our workflows, the incumbent will work to find effective, scalable, and sustainable methods for these and other data management needs.
   In this work, as in many other tasks, the Cataloging and Metadata Technology Specialist will be working jointly with other members of the library staff.=A0 S/he must work closely and communicate clearly with the Library's Integrated Systems Coordinators on all tasks involving large-scale manipulation of catalog data, and with the Metadata Analyst on all tasks involving data for the digital library.



The primary responsibilities of the Cataloging and Metadata Technology Specialist will change to fit evolving needs in Technical Services and will require investigating potential improvements to productivity and operations afforded by emerging technologies, developing new workflows to actualize such opportunities, and undertaking projects to address extra-departmental requests for special services requiring innovative solutions, such as the development of "bulk" cataloging approaches to address the bibliographic organization and description of "hidden collections" with unique content.=A0 All of the foregoing will require the application of advanced technical skills to further productivity and service objectives, including, but not limited to, mining data from websites, crosswalking data between formats, creating local validation rules for xml files, modifying existing tools for local use, and providing training and documentation for staff of Technical Services and other Library departments.



Ongoing responsibilities include: creating, enhancing and maintaining macro files; gathering and distributing production statistics reports; running Access reports against the library catalog for technical services operational and management use; customizing, training, and writing documentation for special software used in cataloging (oXygen, MARC Edit, Schematron); maintaining the CaMS documentation website; and loading authority record files.



The Cataloging and Metadata Technology Specialist's immediate attention will be given to streamlining approval acquisitions by designing tools to more effectively integrate acquisitions and cataloging tasks; reviewing current use of oXygen, the cross-platform XML editor, in cataloging and archival work for the purpose of recommending optimal =


configurations and providing training on advanced features; automating =
data acquisitions from statistical data services websites to which the =
Library subscribes; developing automated tools to manage the=A0 quality =


enhancement of large record files.

Qualifications:=20
Required:=20
*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 A minimum of 2 years experience =
working with bibliographic metadata, and knowledge of the MARC format;


*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Familiarity with xml including xml =
editors, xml schema, and Schematron;
*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Strong technical skills including =
experience with Visual Basic, XSLT, CSS and html;


*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Bachelor's degree or an equivalent =
combination of work and experience;
*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Strong written and oral =
communication skills required, including evidence of ability to compose =


documentation and deliver effective training;
*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Familiarity with collaborative =
communication methods like wikis, file sharing sites, etc.;
*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Familiarity with a macro-writing =


program such as Macro Express;
*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Experience querying databases =
through Microsoft Access.
Preferred:
*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 MLS/MLIS degree strongly =
preferred;


*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Knowledge of Unicode and non-roman =
script encoding standards;
*=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0 Knowledge of a high-level =
programming language like Python/Perl/Ruby.



Compensation and Benefits:=20
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and =
accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) =
paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health =


coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are =
available.=20

Rank: This is an Administrative position; grade AIT030, 100% duty time.

Nominations and Applications:=20
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until =


the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, =
resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three =
references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: =

http://www.princeton.edu/jobs. Applicants must be eligible to work in =

the U.S.

Application Deadline Date:=A0 May 23, 2010=20
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION =
EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to=20
http://www.princeton.edu/jobs=20
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The Library at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for
a 12-month, tenure-track Emerging Technologies Librarian position.

Summary of Responsibilities: Identify, evaluate, and implement the
application of current and emerging technologies for use in the
Library’s reference and instruction services; working with other
librarians, support the Library’s web initiatives, including instruction
and information support tools and usability testing; provide liaison
services to the Interactive Multimedia Program; provide general
reference and Library instruction; plan and carry out sustained
scholarly and service activities.

Required: Masters degree accredited by the American Library Association
and awarded by the time of appointment; working knowledge of the
principles and practices of web design and development, including
applications and scripting languages such as Dreamweaver, Flash, CSS,
Javascript and PHP; working knowledge of other library-related
technologies, such as streaming media and digitization, and current
programming languages such as XML and SQL; ability to work in a highly
collaborative environment; excellent communication, interpersonal, and
problem-solving skills. Initiative, flexibility, and a strong service
orientation essential.

Preferred: Experience creating and maintaining Web 2.0 social networking
tools for eLearning, e.g., blogs, wikis, etc.; advanced degree or
equivalent experience in instructional technology, digital art, or
interactive multimedia; professional experience in an academic library
setting; reference and instruction experience.

For a fuller description, see:
http://delphi.tcnj.edu:8500/test/Employment/academic.cfm

Appointment will be at the rank of Librarian 3 (instructor rank) or
Librarian 2 (assistant professor rank), commensurate with qualifications
and experience. Full benefits package including TIAA/CREF. This position
is available immediately.

To apply, send a letter of application, a current copy of your c.v., and
contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) for
four references to Terry Epperson, Chair, Emerging Technologies Search
Committee, at [log in to unmask]. Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled, but must be received by June 15, 2010 in order to
receive full consideration.

The College of New Jersey is an Affirmative-Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer.