Librarian/Part-time Faculty

Palomar College; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated part-time librarians to enhance student learning through reference assistance and library instruction. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with a diverse student body and contribute to their academic success. As a part-time faculty member, you will work in a dynamic environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about library services and committed to fostering an inclusive educational atmosphere, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that empowers students and embraces a culture of belonging.

Benefits

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science or equivalent education/experience required.
• Cultural competency is essential for working with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference assistance and library instruction to students.
• Perform other library duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Reference Assistance

Library Instruction

Education

Master's in Library Science

Equivalent Education and Experience

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Librarian/Part-time Faculty

Department: Library

Location: Multiple Sites

Projected Start Date: TBD

Full or Part Time: Part-time

Hours per week: Part-time faculty members are not to exceed a load of 67%.

Work Schedule: A part-time faculty member’s assignment may include day, evening and/or weekend work, and work at more than one location (San Marcos campus and/or off-campus locations, as well as distance education classes).

Initial Placement Hourly Range: $75.00 – $87.09 (instructional); $73.81-$85.81 (non-instructional)

For salary and placement information, visit www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/classifications/salary/ and use the links in the Part-time Faculty section.

Retirement Plans: Part-time faculty employees are eligible to elect membership in one of the following retirement plans:

• APPLE (Accumulation Program for Part-Time Limited-Service Employees)

Job Duties

The Library department is seeking qualified part-time librarians to provide reference assistance, course-related library instruction, and other library duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under 1) or 2):

• A Master’s in library science, OR library and information science.
• A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications in 1) above. You must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form (www.palomar.edu/hr/equivalency-app/), if you do not possess the specific minimum qualifications as stated above, which includes degrees that have not been awarded at the time of submitting the application.

Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at https://www.naces.org/members, or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at http://aice-eval.org/.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement

Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet.

Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism (DEIAA). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following:

• Access – We make education possible for everyone.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities.

All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Supervision Received

Part-time faculty members receive supervision from the Division Dean and direction from the Department Chair.

Part-time faculty members are not to exceed a load of 67%.

The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), TB risk assessment, and employment verification(s). Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120, AP 7120a, AP 7125, AP 7126, AP 7127, AP 7330, BP 7330, AP 7336, AP 7337, and BP 7335.

Complete terms of employment may be viewed at https://www.palomar.edu/hr/employees/personnel/ (use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • ACCCA.org
  • CalJOBS
  • CCC Registry
  • ChronicleVitae.com (Chronicle of Higher Education)
  • Colleague/Friend/Relative
  • CraigsList
  • DSPSjobs.com
  • EdJoin
  • Handshake
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Human Resources at Palomar College
  • Indeed.com
  • indian-affairs.org
  • Job Fair
  • MilitaryJob.com
  • Other Source
  • Palomar College website
  • San Diego LGBT Job Board (http://www.gsdba.org/pages/Jobs)
  • SDBCjobs.com
  • Vista Chamber