Faculty, Librarian

Austin Community College

12d•$79,756 - $108,424•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Community College is seeking a Faculty Librarian to provide information literacy/library instruction, research and reference services to students. This role involves curriculum design, collection maintenance, and participation in college-wide committees. The ideal candidate will be proficient in technology, committed to student success, and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, 12-month contract position starting Spring 2027.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
Reliable transportation for travel in the Austin area - ACC District as required.
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
Commitment to a culture of care for all.
Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.
Upload unofficial/copy of transcripts.
Upload updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé.
Upload cover letter - explaining interest in the position.
Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [email protected].
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
Able to push a fully loaded book cart (50lbs), and place and remove books from shelves.
Occasional lifting of 30 pounds of books in a book carton or book bag.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, and manual dexterity.
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Nice To Haves

Employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Delivery of reference services, information literacy instruction and library instruction, and design of curriculum.
Participates in the development and delivery of the LS information literacy instruction and library instructional program.
Maintains materials collection, subject bibliography, and integration of relevant Library Services (LS) activities with instructional departments of the College.
Serves on and participate in LS and college-wide committees and meetings.
Participates in Library Services budget planning and the formulation of goals, policies, and procedures.
Maintains records and statistical data on LS functions and services as appropriate.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Head Librarian, Dean, and/or Associate Vice President.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.