Part-time Instructor- ISTAccessible Library and Information Services

Job Title Part-time Instructor- IST
564:
Accessible Library and Information Services

Campus

Campus Remote

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range $5499.99 per 3 credit class

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status Exempt

Winter Quarter Term 2027, January 4, 2027
- March 30, 2027. Online class, day and time TBD , Mon-Thurs, evening hours after 6PM EST

Job Type Part-time

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

The School of Information Studies seeks a Part-Time Instructor for IST 564:
The purpose of this course is to increase the level of preservice librarians’ understanding of the library and information needs of persons with disability, whether a function of age, impairment, or health condition, and with affirmative implications for serving persons from marginalized

communities or otherwise pose different ways of engaging and/or navigating the world. The

course will provide context, awareness, and strategies that impact students’ abilities to develop

programs and services, provide facilities, and select resources and technologies to meet the

diverse needs and ways of all patrons. The course is structured around seven core project

assignments that will assist students to develop practical tools and resources for professional

library careers.

• Use disability history and the social model of disability to advocate for and recommend change in library policy or practice.
• Use federal disability law and standards to evaluate the accessibility of, and select accessible resources for, library programs, policies, and services.
• Apply a social justice lens to designing and presenting a model library program, policy, service, or resource that is inclusive of another marginalized identity.
• Use the Universal Design for Learning ( UDL ) framework to design and present a model library program, policy, service, or resource that meets the needs of diverse patrons.
• Professionally and effectively interact and communicate with patrons regardless of their different ways of engaging and/or navigating the world.

• MLIS degree or Master’s degree in related field
• 3+ years working in a library
• 3+ years teaching adults
• 3+ years working with individuals with disabilities

• Collaborate with professor of record and/or program director, who is responsible for creating the course syllabus and course content, as well as providing an overview of their overall vision for the course.
• Attend onboarding and training with the iSchool’s Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
• Maintain office hours and open communication with students.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner; provide…