z-Part-Time Faculty Pool - Librarian

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 83,482 - 99,889; Part time

Job summary

College of the Sequoias is looking for a part-time Faculty Pool Librarian responsible for providing reference assistance and library instruction. Ideal candidates will possess an MLS degree from an accredited institution.

This role requires engaging with students from diverse backgrounds and supporting their academic success through various library services. Candidates will also promote library resources and teach workshops on information literacy.

Join us in fostering an equitable learning environment.

Qualifications

• Earned MLS (MLIS) degree required from an accredited institution.
• Ability to assist diverse student backgrounds in learning.
• Experience in teaching and library instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and online reference assistance to students.
• Teach library instruction sessions and facilitate orientations.
• Promote library resources and services to the campus community.

Skills

Reference assistance

Library instruction

Collection management

Research consultation

Education

MLS (MLIS) degree from ALA accredited institution

Job description

z-Part-Time Faculty Pool – Librarian

Salary: $60.60 - $72.51 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time Faculty

Job Number: 4422-af-LIBR

Closing:

Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA

Department: Library

General Description

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success.

Part‑Time Adjunct Faculty Pools

College of the Sequoias Community College District accepts applications for part‑time adjunct faculty pools for the position of Librarian within its Library/Learning Resource Center continuously. Screening committees will conduct the screening of candidates. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview. If the department does not have an immediate need to add candidates to their pool, applications remain in the queue for consideration until the need arises, or for one year in active status.

Part‑time adjunct faculty assignments may include weekend and/or evening classes at the Visalia Campus, the Hanford Educational Center, or the Tulare College Center.

If you submit a duplicate application, only your most recent will remain active for one year.

Part‑time adjunct faculty positions are temporary positions and do not accrue rights to tenure.

Commitment to Equity

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment that is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity‑minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Job Duties

• Provide in‑person and online reference assistance and research consultation to students, faculty, and staff at the Ask a Librarian desk, including one‑on‑one appointments, at all three sites (Visalia, Hanford, and/or Tulare).
• Teach library instruction sessions and facilitate library orientations.
• Teach or co‑teach library workshops.
• Engage in collection management duties (e.g., weeding, purchasing, and evaluating collections in one or more subject areas).
• Act as library liaison for one or more subject areas.
• Assist teaching faculty in locating academic resources, including Open Educational Resources (OER).
• Create and update online resources (e.g., research guides and websites).
• Promote library resources, services, and outreach efforts to the campus community.
• Has the opportunity to teach credit‑bearing library courses.

Qualifications

Earned MLS (MLIS) degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution OR the Equivalent. All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions.

Application Procedure

• A completed online application
• A cover letter which states your qualifications for the position
• A resume
• Equity narrative (included in the online application)
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)
• Equivalency: If claiming equivalency, the completed equivalency documents located at http://www.cos.edu/About/HumanResources/Pages/Equivalency-Policy.aspx must be attached

Foreign degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H‑1B visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

College of the Sequoias Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.