Chemeketa Community College is hiring: Librarian in Oregon

Overview

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This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the year and reviewed based on department need. If your application is in progress, it has not yet been reviewed by the hiring department. If the review results in pursuing candidacy, you will be contacted by phone for an interview. Preference will be given to candidates who can work at both Chemeketa libraries (Salem campus and Yamhill Valley campus).

Responsibilities

• Provides in-person and remote reference assistance (phone, chat, etc.).
• Assists patrons in finding information in a variety of formats.
• Instructs patrons in the use of information resources.
• Communicates effectively with patrons in the instructional support environment.
• Ensures a quality service experience for students, faculty and other patrons.
• Demonstrates knowledge of student support resources.
• Provides technical information and skill reinforcement to enhance student success.
• Creates a safe, inclusive learning and service environment.
• Effectively manages the learning support environment.
• Participates in planning and decision-making to improve library services.
• Engages in assessment, record-keeping and use data collection and analysis.

Discipline/Subject Matter Expertise

• Demonstrates content area expertise; serves as a subject matter/technology resource.
• Actively engages in outreach and liaison activities to promote the use of library resources and services.
• Selects and weeds material for the library collection to support the college’s curriculum.
• Creates or maintains specialized guides, finding aids, handouts, and other tools designed to facilitate the use of library resources and services.
• Demonstrates facility with a wide range of educational technologies (library databases and systems, learning management systems, email and web-enabled technologies, productivity software, college authentication systems, etc.).
• Stays current in the operation of library systems and resources; regularly updates professional and technical skills.
• Actively engages in professional development activities.
• May assume responsibilities in other areas of library support (circulation, cataloging, digital asset management, library archives, etc.).

Department & Instructional Design

• Maintains timely communication with college program and supervisor.
• Stays current on program goals, processes and outcomes.
• Participates in program assessment and college accreditation.
• Designs and delivers information literacy instruction.
• Develops and updates instructional materials.
• Uses instructional technology appropriate to the learning or service activity.
• Engages students in activities that lead to learning outcomes.
• Applies adult learning strategies that fit the content and learners.
• Presents materials in a clear and easily understood manner.
• Assesses learning and provides feedback.
• Collaborates effectively with faculty in other program areas to integrate information literacy outcomes across the curriculum.
• Applies the college’s values for teaching and learning.

Teaching & Learning Values

• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness.
• Encourages creative and critical thinking.
• Actively engages students in the learning process.
• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives.
• Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning.
• Promotes learning as a life-long process.

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and collaborates with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse backgrounds.
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students to promote student success.
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions.
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.

• Knowledge of online databases and academic research methods
• Ability to assist users with academic technology and troubleshoot technical issues
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work with a variety of people
• Strong organizational skills
• Teaching experience in any discipline

• Expertise in information literacy instruction and curriculum building
• At least 1 year of teaching information literacy experience
• Spanish language fluency or bilingual English/Spanish
• Availability to work at both Chemeketa libraries (Salem campus & Yamhill Valley campus)
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of a community college

Required documents

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Remove your social security number from your documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Terms Of Employment

• Hours are variable Mon-Sat, not to exceed 25 hours per week
• Flexibility to meet program needs including some evenings, weekends and extended hours
• May require travel between campus locations
• Onsite work is required as requested by the college
• Official transcripts must be provided upon hire
• Residency requirements may apply
• New faculty orientation is expected for recently hired faculty
• Background checks may be required; information will be used as relevant to the position
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application or dismissal

Equal Opportunity

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination and promotes equal opportunity in employment and programs. For concerns regarding accessibility or accommodations, contact the appropriate coordinators listed in the original posting.