Librarian, Westshore (Part-Time)

Cuyahoga Community College; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Set Rate of Pay: $36.06/hour

Job summary

The Cuyahoga Community College Westshore Campus is seeking a part-time Library Faculty to deliver instruction, reference, and collection management services to a diverse student body, aligned with the College’s curriculum and mission.

This role requires a Master’s in library science, experience with library systems, and the ability to teach in multiple formats; responsibilities include lectures, grading, developing materials, office hours, and service on committees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an accredited ALA program.
• Significant related experience may substitute for education.
• Experience with automated library systems.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Information literacy instruction

Teaching in multiple formats

Academic advising

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in library science from an accredited ALA program

Tools

Sierra

Blackboard

Banner

LibGuides

Job description

Department: Learning Commons - S

Location: Westshore Campus

Reports To: Assistant Dean, Learning Commons

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7281

Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: As needed including days, evenings, and weekends

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 the community

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 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

Competencies

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Communication
• Time Utilization

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Continuous Improvement
• Quality of Work

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Adaptability

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment.
• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $36.06/ hour.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.