Adjunct - Library Endorsement Program

Position Summary

Adjunct Faculty are hired to teach scheduled courses during a specified academic term in a manner prescribed by the University. Adjunct faculty positions are part-time, and not eligible for benefits through the University. Adjunct Faculty are within the bargaining unit represented by SEIU 925.

About the Role

The School Library Media Endorsement Program supports certified educators transitioning to the school librarian role. Classes are dynamic and engaging, bringing theoretical concepts to life through connections with justice, equity, and students' experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach scheduled courses during specified academic terms
• Support with onboarding and 1:1 discussions prior to the start of the quarter
• Participate in program-specific faculty meetings
• Share insights on student progress and key themes/concepts across courses

Requirements

• Hold a school library certificate
• Have 4+ years of successful K-12 school library experience
• Show strong administrative/leadership experience
• Have a clear history of service to and/or interest in school library leadership
• Be active in national and/or state school library organizations
• Have a history of publication and/or presentation work at regional, national, and international levels
• Show optimistic, collaborative, and proactive leadership skills
• Show strong integrative technology skills, particularly appropriate K-12 education and library management systems’ technologies
• Show excellent oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

• REQUIRED:
• - Hold a school library certificate.
• - 4+ years of successful K-12 school library experience
• - Strong record of administrative/leadership experience.
• - A clear history of service to and/or an interest in school library leadership.
• - Active in national and/or state school library organizations
• - A history of publication and/or presentation work at regional, national, and international levels
• - Optimistic, collaborative, and proactive leadership skills.
• - Strong integrative technology skills, particularly appropriate K-12 education and library management systems’ technologies.
• - Excellent oral and written communication skills
• PREFERRED:
• - Hold an earned doctoral degree in Education or Library Science
• - Experience in teaching online courses/webinars
• - Experience teaching in a higher ed institution in education and/or school library curriculum.
• - Experience working with adult learners
• - Experience contributing to candidate recruitment.
• - Candidate based in Washington State

Benefits

No benefits are provided through the University.

Pay

$1,450.00 per credit hour (3 credit course is $4,350.00)

Schedule

Positions are open until filled. Start dates are Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.