Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Reference Librarian Instructor - Part-time Adjunct

Overview

Reference Librarian Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool at Kern Community College District (Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA). Salary: $66.00 Hourly. Job Type: Part-time. Job Number: FY24-2501260. Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA. Department: Library.

Note: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.

Responsibilities

• This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff part-time adjunct positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in library science, library and information science OR the equivalent.
• (Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form.)
• Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges: AND - A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Any degree from a country outside the United States must be evaluated by an evaluation service.
• The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broadly prepared with depth of knowledge in the discipline and the ability to demonstrate the following:
• Work effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject matter currency and assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

Special Instructions

Completed Application Packet MUST Include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees must have coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of NACES or ACEI. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024. The District is committed to achieving staff diversity and equal employment opportunity. The District does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. Discrimination Free Work Environment.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4930659/reference-librarian-instructor-part-time-adjunct-pool. Emails will not be accepted.

Notes

Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Part-time. Job function: Other. Industries: Online Audio and Video Media.