Librarian, Eastern; Part-Time

Job Description

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.

• 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

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA program
  • Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Experience with automated library systems

• 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 a diverse population

• 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, Lib Guides and/or similar products
• Ability to adapt to and master new software and emerging technology
• Community college teaching experience

• Service Focus
• Communication

• Quality of Work

• No items listed

• 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

Set-Rate Non-Bargaining Part-Time Position:
This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $35.70/ 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.