Faculty, Librarian

Austin Community College • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $73,631 - $109,939 • Hybrid

About The Position

To provide information literacy/library instruction, research and reference services to students. This role involves delivering reference services, information literacy instruction, and library instruction, along with curriculum design. The Faculty, Librarian will maintain the materials collection, subject bibliography, and integrate relevant Library Services (LS) activities with instructional departments. They will participate in the development and delivery of the LS information literacy instruction and library instructional program, as well as serve on and participate in LS and college-wide committees and meetings. Additionally, this role will participate in LS budget planning and the formulation of goals, policies, and procedures, and maintain records and statistical data on LS functions and services. Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, knowledge of digital information resources, the internet, online electronic resources, and current learning technologies for effective teaching is essential to ensure student success at the community college level. Professional standards include appropriate use of the college's learning management system, participation in graduation and other official college functions, maintaining regular office hours to assist students, attending collegewide and department meetings, and recognizing and reflecting standards of civility and collegiality. Compliance with published college policies and procedures and meeting professional standards for teaching in a community college are also required.

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, updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé, and cover letter explaining interest in the position.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, and knowledge of digital information resources, the internet, a knowledge of online, electronic resources and classroom or other current learning technologies for effective teaching to ensure student success at the community college level.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of reference services, information literacy instruction and library instruction, and design of curriculum.
• Maintains materials collection, subject bibliography, and integration of relevant Library Services (LS) activities with instructional departments of the College.
• Participates in the development and delivery of the LS information literacy instruction and library instructional program.
• Serves on and participate in LS and college-wide committees and meetings.
• Participates in LS 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) for hourly employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level