Tenure Track Faculty, Librarian
About The Position
Provide high-quality delivery of a broad range of library services, including instruction, reference, and collection management, to a diverse community of users in support of the College’s curriculum and mission. 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
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA program
- 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
- Experience with automated library systems
- Demonstrated expertise in database searching and information retrieval
- Evidence of ability to teach students, faculty, and staff to use current and emerging information tools, such as generative AI, in ethical, critical, and context-appropriate ways, in alignment with core academic librarianship values and best practices
- 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
- Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
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
Benefits
- paid time off
- affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage
- disability benefits
- life/accidental/critical illness insurance
- State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options
- Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
