Instruction Librarian; Faculty Tenure-Track

Position: Instruction Librarian (Faculty Tenure-Track)
The Opportunity:

Skagit Valley College seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty librarian position at the Whidbey Island Campus. The librarian will collaboratively lead information literacy (IL) and AI literacy integration with primary responsibilities in instruction, reference services, and student success support. The successful candidate will teach information literacy across multiple modalities, collaboratively lead innovative AI literacy initiatives, and partner with faculty to integrate critical thinking and emerging technology into the curriculum.

This position works with a team of faculty librarians and the dean to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.

The position will be based at Skagit Valley College's Whidbey Island Campus but may be called upon to occasionally work at the Mount Vernon campus. In addition to its primary duties and under the supervision of the dean, the librarian works closely with the library circulation supervisor and student workers to maintain library spaces and meet needs at the Whidbey campus library.

The position reports directly to the Dean of Libraries, eLearning, and Learning Resources. This position is expected to begin in fall term, September 2026.

SVC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for non-native English speakers and other diverse groups. In so doing, we offer our students and community not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

About SVC:
Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelor's degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC's Vision statement; "Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities."

SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services.

Mission:
Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision:
The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

* Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;

* Our Guiding Principles;

* Decisions based on strategy and evidence;

* The development of our employees;

* A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

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Location:

Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People's, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban…