Librarian, Westshore (Part-Time)
Cuyahoga Community College•Westlake, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
Provides best in class delivery of library services, including but not limited to instruction, reference, and collection management, to a diverse community of users in support of the College’s curriculum and mission.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in library science from an accredited ALA program
- Significant related experience may substitute for education
- Experience with automated library systems
- Strong commitment to information literacy instruction, and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats
- Ability to provide individual research assistance and instruction on the fly, in person, or online
- Demonstrated expertise in database searching and information retrieval
- Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies and familiarity with their impact on higher education
- Familiarity with current trends and issues in information literacy training and critical thinking skills training
- Teaching experience
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
- Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
- Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
- Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated teaching experience of an information literacy course
- Experience in providing library services in a dynamic and diverse multi-campus community college, public library, or university environment
- Being a successful advocate for new initiatives in library services
- Ability to build strategic alliances both within and across disciplines, and within and outside the College
- Familiarity with Sierra, Blackboard, Banner, LibGuides and/or similar products
- Ability to adapt to and master new software and emerging technology
- Community college teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
- Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
- Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
- Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
- As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
- Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
- Compiles, administers and grades examinations
- Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
- Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
- Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
- Participates in campus and community events
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Set Rate of Pay: $36.06/ hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
