Library Service Faculty

Maricopa Community College district; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District seeks an innovative Librarian at GateWay Community College to coordinate, implement, and assess library programs and outreach across campuses. You’ll provide reference and instruction services, develop research guides, and contribute to collections while partnering with colleagues to support student success.

The role emphasizes library instruction, program marketing, and ongoing assessment, with participation in district committees and professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience teaching and assessing learning outcomes.
• Experience providing reference and research assistance in academic libraries.
• Familiarity with library technologies (LMS, discovery systems).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with departments to align instruction with student needs.
• Develops and implements library programs and displays.
• Markets library services across social media, newsletters, and signage.
• Provides library instruction in diverse settings, including evenings.
• Develops LibGuides and research guides.
• Contributes to collection development and policy documentation.

Skills

Teaching experience

Reference services

Liaison/outreach

Social media/marketing

Digital learning platforms

Education

Master's degree in Library/Information Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

LibGuides

Canvas

Alma/Primo

Discovery systems

Job description

Library Service Faculty

Job ID: 323379

Location: GateWay Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hiring Salary Range

$52,809.48- $101,665.34/annually DOE

Grade

001

Work Schedule

Varies - Monday through Friday; 30 hours per week

Work Calendar

9 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

GateWay Community College seeks an innovative, dynamic, and deeply knowledgeable library professional to serve as Librarian. The person hired for this role will be responsible for coordinating, implementing, and assessing library programming and marketing initiatives, as well as spearheading outreach and strengthening partnerships between the Library and departments, divisions, and locations across the College. They will also fulfill the broader responsibilities of an academic librarian, including providing instruction and reference services, developing and maintaining research guides, and contributing to collection development. As library faculty, the person hired for this role will participate in college and district wide programs, committees and initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with departments and provides liaison, outreach, and support services to align library instruction and programming with student needs and campus events.
• Coordinates, develops, and implements library programs and displays that support student engagement, promotes library resources and services, and align with campus initiatives and student needs.
• Markets and promotes library services, resources, and programs to students and faculty, while managing and assessing marketing efforts across social media, newsletters, and print and digital signage.
• Engages in ongoing assessment of library services, student learning, and program success.
• Provides library instruction to students in a variety of settings and modalities.
• Designs and produces instructional materials in various formats, including online tutorials, research guides, and training materials, to meet a diversity of student needs.
• Participates in the reference desk rotation by providing reference services and research consultations, including evening and Saturday coverage as needed.
• Develops and maintains subject and/or class-specific research guides using the LibGuide platform.
• Contributes to collection development by selecting and evaluating books, digital media, and resources in multiple formats using professional review tools.
• Develops and maintains guidelines, procedures, and other documentation as needed.
• Engages in professional development, scholarship, and service in accordance with District standards for promotion and tenure; serves on Library, College, and District committees.
• Collaborates with library staff and contributes effectively in a team environment.
• Provides excellent customer service and demonstrates respect to all customers, including staff, faculty, students, and the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A master's degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate professional program accredited by the American Library Association.

(A master's degree (or higher) in any of the following areas is within the Library Field of Study: Library and Information Studies, Information Studies, Library and Information Science, Library Science, Information Resources and Library Science, Information Science, AND is from a college or university program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.)

Desired Qualifications

A. Two (2) or more years experience teaching, developing lesson plans, and assessing learning outcomes for high school, college, and/or adult learners, in both in-person and digital/online learning environments.

B. Experience within the last five (5) years providing reference and research assistance in an academic library through in-person and/or remote/virtual service environments, serving diverse populations and users at varying levels of research experience.

C. Experience using educational and/or library technologies, in one or more of the following areas: learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), integrated library and discovery systems (e.g., Alma/Primo), and research or instructional tools (e.g., Leganto, LibGuides).

D. Experience within the last five (5) years in one or more of the following areas within a library setting: planning, developing, and/or delivering outreach and promotional activities for library resources and services to diverse populations and users at varying levels.

E. Experience creating, managing, and promoting library, educational, or organizational content using social media platforms and graphic design tools (e Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).

F. One (1) year full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two (2) years.

Special Working Conditions

• May be required to travel to all GateWay locations.
• May be required to travel to all MCCCD locations.
• Position is in-person on campus 4-5 days a week.
• May require some evenings or Saturdays.
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen.
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled. First Review October 19, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.