Part Time Faculty Interest Pool - Library

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Oregon Sick Leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Portland Community College in Oregon is seeking part-time reference librarians to support students with research and information literacy across multiple campuses. These roles involve assisting with reference questions, staffing the library help desk via phone, email, and chat, and teaching information literacy classes with guidance from the department chair.

The positions are part-time and on-call, with scheduling that may include evenings and weekends, and are filled from an applicant pool for

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school or foreign equivalent
• One year of teaching experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of culturally responsive teaching and learning practices

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team with the goal of excellent customer service
• Provide direct research and reference assistance to the college community
• Teach library instruction and information literacy classes to individuals and groups
• Participate in the creation of instructional materials and research guides
• Contribute to ongoing work on special projects within the Reference department in coordination with the department chair

Skills

Customer service

Research assistance

Information literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Library databases

Job description

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Please note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. PCC will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].

Portland Community College is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full‑ and part‑time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high‑quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Portland Community College is accepting applications to be considered for Part‑Time and On‑Call Reference Librarians for the Cascade, Rock Creek, Southeast, and Sylvania Campuses. The department will review applications in this pool as the need arises for new part‑time faculty in this area.

This is NOT an announcement of a specific open position, but a Part‑time Faculty Interest Pool, from which the department will identify applicants based on course assignment needs during the Academic Year. Your application may be considered for substitute assignments as well as full‑term class assignments.

If this sounds like a learning community that you would like to be a part of, and an important role that you would like to play at PCC, please complete your application today to be considered.

Our Program and Who We Are Looking For

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the library dean, part‑time reference librarian will assist students in using the tools of research, provide expertise and assistance in answering reference questions, staff the research help desk (including phone, email, chat), and teach information literacy classes, with guidance from the department chair.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a library or office environment, with frequent interruptions. Frequent reaching, sitting, walking, and standing may be required. No special coordination beyond normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job. Flexibility in scheduling, must be able to work evening, weekend, and short‑notice substitute hours.

Instructor Qualifications

• A Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA‑accredited library school or foreign equivalent
• One year of teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of culturally responsive teaching and learning practices

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as a member of a team with the goal of excellent customer service
• Provide direct research and reference assistance to the college community
• Teach library instruction and information literacy classes to individuals and groups
• Participate in the creation of instructional materials and research guides
• Contribute to ongoing work on special projects within the Reference department in coordination with the department chair

See the PCC Instructor Qualifications webpage for more information.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500‑square‑mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two‑year degrees, one‑year certificate programs, short‑term training, alternative education, pre‑college courses and life‑long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Note Regarding Academic Credentials

• Official transcripts are required to be submitted within 2 weeks of offer date for degrees required in the stated Instructor Qualifications
• Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation. Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard (for more information see http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html).
• For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit: http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/

These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

As a new Part‑Time Faculty employee, you may be eligible for certain benefits through PCC, such as Oregon Sick Leave and retirement savings plans. More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email [e-mail] if you have any questions.

Part‑time Faculty Compensation at PCC

Newly hired Part‑Time Faculty at PCC will generally start at Step 1 of the current salary schedule. Hourly rates are determined based upon the type of course taught (Lecture, Lab, or Lecture/Lab). For more information please review the Part‑time Faculty Salary Schedule on PCC’s Compensation page: https://www.pcc.edu/hr/compensation/.

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214
• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety‑related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1‑B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

Contact PCC

Contact PCC at [e-mail] if you have questions.