Librarian Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Poplar (CA); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Librarian Adjunct for its Porterville campus. This temporary, part-time position involves developing curriculum and supporting a diverse student population. Applicants must have a master's degree in library science and demonstrate sensitivity to various backgrounds. The role requires effective communication and collaboration with faculty and students. Compensation starts at $60.00 hourly, potentially rising based on assignment type. Apply online at the provided link; email applications are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science or related field.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
• Experience with curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
• Develop and assess curriculum.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.

Skills

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's degree in library science

Job description

Librarian Adjunct

Location: PC - Main Campus, Porterville, CA

Salary: $60.00 hourly (starting range $66.00/hour). Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and LHE formula.

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts, part‑time, hourly faculty positions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
• Work effectively with students who have a wide range of skills, motivations, and academic and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject‑matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Use computers and explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Commit to the California community‑college mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science, or library and information science; or equivalent.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community‑college students.
• Degrees and credits from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Degrees earned abroad must be evaluated by a recognized credential‑evaluation service.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Kern Community College District is committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. Applicants are encouraged from all backgrounds, and discrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited.

The district does not provide sponsorship for work authorization in the United States; applicants must have legal work authorization. The district participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E‑Verify program to verify employment eligibility.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4985921/librarian-adjunct. Email applications are not accepted.