Full Time Faculty - Librarian (Tenure Track, Fall 2025)

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

College of DuPage seeks a full-time, tenure-track librarian to enhance student engagement and library services. This role involves collaboration with academic departments, instructional support, and development of library resources. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Library Science and demonstrate a commitment to student success and diversity in education.

Benefits

Generous benefits plan

Qualifications

• Experience in library instruction and reference.
• Collection development experience preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in first-year student instruction.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate partnerships to enhance library service visibility.
• Develop strategies to engage students with library resources.
• Provide research support and instructional services.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Master of Library and Information Science

Job description

Full Time Faculty - Librarian (Tenure Track, Fall 2025)

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

College of DuPage seeks a full-time, tenure track Library faculty member starting in August 2025.

Role

College of DuPage seeks a full-time, tenure track librarian starting in August 2025. This new position plays a pivotal role in advancing student engagement and serves as liaison to selected academic programs. This librarian will:

• Cultivate strong strategic partnerships with academic and student service departments and student groups, working collaboratively to enhance the accessibility and visibility of library services within the campus community
• Develop and implement strategies that engage new and prospective students with library resources
• Actively inform the development, refinement, and promotion of library resources and services to align with identified student needs
• Serve as the liaison to Speech Communication and/or other general education disciplines and student development curricula, collaborating with faculty to develop targeted instructional support, curate relevant collections, and promote student success across the curriculum.
  
  

Library faculty provide research support, instruction, and reference services; develop and manage collections; promote library resources; oversee aspects of library operations; assist with planning and budgeting; and engage in professional development and other assigned duties.

We are actively seeking innovative, collaborative colleagues who regularly examine their pedagogy and practices in order to foster more equitable, accessible, and inclusive student learning.

Faculty duties include classroom instruction, assessment, curriculum development, advising students, professional inquiry, committee work and engaging with instructional technology.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days, evenings and weekends. Faculty positions may not be fully remote.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution required.
• Experience in library instruction and reference required, collection development preferred.
• Academic library experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, project management, and organizational skills required.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with first-year student instruction and engagement as well as community college philosophy and values preferred.
  
  

Competitive starting salaries are dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan.

To apply please submit your electronic application, unofficial transcripts, current curriculum vita, a cover letter including a list of three references, and a Teaching Statement. Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. CST, Sunday, June 22nd, 2025.

The Teaching Statement must include the candidate's anticipated contributions to College of DuPage related to academic quality and student success and meet a 2-page limit.

A teaching demonstration will be required at interview.

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.

This position requires a pre-employment background and drug screen. The College of DuPage does not sponsor employment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2472?c=cod

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