San Mateo County Community College District is hiring: Librarian (Full-time, Tem

Librarian (Full-time, Temporary, Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position)
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience
3. Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted). Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of the interview.
4. Your cover letter must include a discussion of the following questions:
   • What are the best teaching strategies you have used for supporting students who have been historically marginalized?
   • Think of the most successful class, program, reference session, or other library related event you have done. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved disproportionately disadvantaged students?
   • How are your library services culturally-responsive to the students you serve? For example, collection development, outreach, instruction, reference, etc...

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555 Fax (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Position Information

Posting Number: 2014400F

Position Title: Librarian (Full-time, Temporary, Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

Position Number: 3F0021

FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Salary Range: Depending on educational credentials, placement can range from $86,304 to $121,488 per year.

Who We Are

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community.

The Position

The College seeks a full-time, temporary faculty member in the Library. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide focused support for the delivery of library instruction, services, and resources to diverse populations at Cañada College.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide focused support for the delivery of library instruction, services, programs, and resources to Cañada College’s diverse student population
• Develop, revise, teach, and assess library research and information literacy workshops
• Provide personalized research instruction and reference that focuses on critical thinking
• Collaborate with discipline experts to ensure that library resources support the curricular requirements
• Participate in curriculum development, learning outcomes development, and assessments
• Establish strategic partnerships with other departments and programs
• Identify and implement new methods for increasing awareness of library services
• Maintain scheduled office and campus hours, and participate in department/division meetings and committees

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Master’s degree or above in library science, library and information science, OR the equivalent
• Demonstrated cultural competence and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion and enthusiasm for the role of libraries in the community college
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience developing, teaching, and assessing information literacy instruction
• Experience delivering reference and other instructional services

Preferred Qualifications

• American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information Science
• Experience with reference, instruction, and collection development community college-level programs

Faculty Benefits

Benefits include a choice of medical plans, dental coverage, vision care, sick leave, and more.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete several verifications and background checks.

EEO Statement

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures.

Accommodations

Applicants who have disabilities may request special accommodations to complete the selection process.

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