Librarian - Systems

Librarian - Systems

North Orange County Community College District
• Cypress College
• Position No. 2016588FT
• 100% Full Time (Tenure Track, 10 months per year)

Library faculty will be responsible for:

• breadth, depth and currency of knowledge appropriate to the assignment
• proficiency in written and oral communication
• effective bibliographic instruction, including reference interview techniques
• worksite control appropriate to the library environment
• relevant group or one-on-one presentation
• referral to out-of-library resources when appropriate
• documented, relevant and timely evaluation of student performance when appropriate

Demonstrate concern for student success as evidenced by exhibiting and documenting courtesy, respect and professionalism in relationships with students, staff and faculty.

• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.
• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in working with African American, Latinx, Native American, Pacific Islander and other disproportionately impacted students.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

• All degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript, your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.
• Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See the website for information regarding accredited institutions.
• Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See the website for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

• Master’s in library science, library and information science, or equivalent (including related education, training, employment and professional experience deemed equal by the District Equivalency Committee).
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff, and must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices within the classroom.

• Academic library faculty experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with integrated…