Librarian, Westshore (Part-Time

Librarian, Westshore (Part-Time)

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in library science from an accredited ALA program
• Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Experience with automated library systems

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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 the community

This is a Part-Time Non-Bargaining Unit Position, with the following Set Rate of Pay: $36.06/ hour.