Librarian
Southwestern College
LIBRARIAN
11-MONTH, TENURE TRACK POSITION
This position may include a combination of day, evening and extension site assignments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Dean of Instructional Support Services and delegate, the Library Department Chair, and in coordination with one another, the librarians are responsible for providing services such as reference, instruction, collection development, access services, technical services, and outreach.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
• Provide reference service to students, faculty and staff using various print and electronic resources
• Design and produce curricular materials, research guides, information-literacy tutorials and other resources in print, web-based and multimedia formats
• Participate in the collection development program and serve as faculty liaison in assigned subject areas
• Collaborate with discipline faculty on assignments, collection needs, and integration of information literacy into the college curriculum
• Collaborate with the Chair and librarians in administrative requirements such as program reviews and self study reports for accreditation.
• Prepare reports and data
• Serve on College committees and participate in faculty activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science OR the equivalent.
Tenured librarians participate in the rotation of the Library Department Chair and Collection Development Coordinator.
Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Experience working in a community with a similar diversity pattern as is found in the service area
for Southwestern College is desirable.
A short teaching demonstration will be required of finalists.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least one year of relevant recent work experience in a community college library
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience working with an integrated online library system and academic library databases and developing instructional materials and aids in print and web-based formats
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish positive relationships with students and faculty
• Ability to work collaboratively with all librarians and staff
• Knowledge of current teaching pedagogies and experience designing and implementing active learning activities.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Upon initial employment, full-time faculty members are placed on the salary schedule based on years of experience and education. The maximum initial placement for experience is Step 6. Faculty members are encouraged to continue their professional development through additional study qualifying them for advancement on the salary schedule. For current salary schedules and information on salary placement visit our website at www.swccd.edu. Excellent fringe benefits.
STARTING DATE:
As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval. Successful candidate may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City and/or San Ysidro).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All application materials must be received on-line. Position open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2010 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.
FAXED AND E-MAILED MATERIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, HOWEVER, APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE, www.swccd.edu.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Submit the following application materials on-line at www.swccd.edu:
• Letter of Application (cover letter)
• On-line Application
• Resumé
• Two current letters of recommendation dated within the past year
• Unofficial copies of college undergraduate and graduate transcripts with date degrees conferred
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. Upon offer of employment, the successful applicant must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline date.
All materials included in your application packet become District property,
will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.
INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act,
Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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