Librarian, Metro (Part-Time)
Department: Learning Commons - Metro
Location: Metropolitan Campus
Reports To: Assistant Dean, Learning Commons
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req6644
Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: Day / Evening / Weekend hours possible.
Job Description:
SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
- 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA program
- Significant related experience may substitute for education
- Experience with automated library systems
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- 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 a diverse population
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- 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