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Faculty, Librarian Job at Inside Higher Ed in Houston

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Job Title
Faculty, Librarian

Location
LSC-Creekside Center

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Full/Part Time
Full-Time

Job ID
43777

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Education and Training

Industries
Online Audio and Video Media

Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC

Student Focused

Own It

Foster Belonging

Cultivate Community

Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Qualities of Excellence
As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Lone Star College Faculty Commitment

Student Invested

Content Expert

Pedagogically Excellent

Institutionally Dedicated

Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology. Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Job Description
Purpose and Scope: The librarian’s role is to support learning through the provision of instruction, reference, and collection development services to a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and community members. The librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure students have access to the resources needed to support the curriculum across multiple modalities.

Essential Job Functions

Provides individualized and class instruction in the use of library resources to support the development of information literacy skills

Provides general reference services in a variety of in‑person and electronic formats

Serves as liaison to multiple academic departments to provide subject‑tailored information literacy instruction, develop research guides, and assist with collection development

Assists in maintaining and developing the library’s collection including print, audiovisual and electronic resources

Evaluates, recommends, introduces, and maintains innovative technology to assist with student learning and success

Develops outreach and cocurricular activities for students, faculty, and community partners, in order to promote library services and support cross‑disciplinary learning outside of the classroom

Administers on‑going assessments of library services and programsMeets institutional service and professional development goals as determined in collaboration with dean/director

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to teach information literacy courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, oral and written communication skills

Knowledge and understanding of the importance of information literacy in developing student learning in an academic institution

Ability to effectively use technology in the performance of the job and in the classroom, including computers, laptops, eBook readers, tablets, pads, and other mobile devices, as well as online and virtual technologies

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office/library/classroom environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science from an ALA‑accredited institution

Salary
Commensurate With Education, Experience And Qualifications. Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer, the resume submitted will be utilized to calculate salary.

Resume Information

Length of time (specific months and years) of employment

Whether the position was full time or part time

Whether the position was paid or unpaid

Level of degree completed including date earned.

Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more.

Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on “My Activities” at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on “Add Attachment.” Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

Each week, this position will split time between LSC-Creekside (8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX 77375) and LSC-Conroe Center (777 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe, TX 77303).

How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand-delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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In Summary: The librarian’s role is to support learning through the provision of instruction, reference, and collection development services to a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and community members . LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education .

En Español: 5 días atrás Estar entre los primeros 25 solicitantes Obtenga asesoramiento basado en inteligencia artificial sobre este trabajo y características más exclusivas. Título de empleo Facultad, ubicación del bibliotecario LSC-Creekside Center Regular/Temporary Regular Full/Part Time Job ID 43777 nivel de la antigüedad Nivel de entrada Tipo de empleo Función laboral a tiempo completo Educación y capacitación Industrias Online Audio y Video Compromiso con la misión Este puesto lleva consigo la obligación de mantener la Misión de Lone Star College (LSC) en el cumplimiento de las funciones del cargo. Nuestra cultura, por lo tanto, requiere la posesión de cualidades trascendentes que, aunque inconmensurables, son evidentes en los ciudadanos globales. Somos compasivos con nuestros estudiantes, colegas y nosotros mismos. somos innovadores en la búsqueda del aprendizaje. En última instancia, creamos una cultura donde el aprendizaje prospera, las personas están seguras y reflejamos las cualidades de la ciudadanía mundial. Lone Star College Faculty Compromiso Estudiante Invertido Contenido Experto Pedagógicamente Excelente Institucionalmente Dedicado Campus Marketing Declaración Lone star college ofrece educación académica de alta calidad, bajo costo y capacitación profesional a más de 80,000 estudiantes cada semestre. LSC ha sido nombrado un 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institución por la Crónica de Educación Superior. La dirección de ubicación es 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384. Descripción del trabajo Propósito y alcance: El papel del bibliotecario es apoyar el aprendizaje a través de la provisión de servicios de instrucción, referencia y desarrollo de colecciones para un círculo diverso de estudiantes, profesores, personal y miembros de la comunidad. El bibliotecario colabora con profesores, personal y administradores para garantizar que los estudiantes tengan acceso a los recursos necesarios para apoyar el currículo en múltiples modalidades. Funciones esenciales de trabajo Proporciona instrucciones individualizadas y en clase sobre el uso de los recursos bibliotecarios para respaldar el desarrollo de las habilidades de alfabetización informática Provee servicios generales de referencia en una variedad de formatos personales y electrónicos Sirve como enlace con varios departamentos académicos para proporcionar instrucción especializada en alfabetismo informático, desarrollar guías de investigación y ayudar con la elaboración de recopilación Asisten en el mantenimiento y desarrollo de la colección de libros bibliográficos, incluidos los materiales impresos, audiovisuales y electróticos Evaluados, recomenda, introduce y mantiene tecnología innovadora para asistir al aprendizaje y éxito del alumno Desarrolla actividades de conocimientos profesionales e intercursos educativos para estudiantes, así como para promover los servicios interdisciplinares de enseñanza de escritura y otras capacidades en las salas de clases Abilidad y capacidad docente, aptitudes y asistencia física, además de mejorar la comprensión de las necesidades de los alumnos en las escuelas físicas y otros lugares de estudio, capacidades y funciones relacionadas con los programas de comunicación en las instalaciones móviles, capacitaciones digitales y otras competencias en las oficinas de educación virtual, comprendiendo las tareas técnicas de lectura y el funcionamiento de las computadoras y el servicio electrónico, así mismo como el desempeño de las facultades en las instituciones públicas y el ámbito laboral. Por lo general, el empleado se sienta cómodamente para hacer el trabajo. Sin embargo, puede haber algo de caminar; estar parado; doblarse; llevar objetos ligeros, como papeles, libros o piezas pequeñas; o conducir un automóvil. No se requieren demandas físicas especiales para realizar el trabajo . Si recibe una oferta, el currículum presentado se utilizará para calcular su salario. Resumen Información Duración de tiempo (meses y años específicos) del empleo Ya sea que la posición fuera a tiempo completo o a tiempo parcial El nivel de grado completado con fecha ganada incluida. Transcripción no oficial para obtener el mayor título obtenido Declaración de beneficios Marketing Al unirse a nuestra institución de primera categoría, disfrutarás siendo parte de una organización que ofrece un entorno laboral solidario e excelente equilibrio trabajo/vida. Esto incluye un paquete completo y competitivo de beneficios, programas de bienestar, oportunidades de desarrollo profesional, vacaciones y más. Usted debe limitar su nombre de archivo para cualquier anexo a 40 caracteres o menos. Cada semana, esta posición dividirá el tiempo entre LSC-Creekside (8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX 77375) y LSC - Conroe Center (777 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe, Tx 77303).