Faculty, Librarian

Job Description

To provide information literacy/library instruction, research and reference services to students.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Delivery of reference services, information literacy instruction and library instruction, and design of curriculum.
• Maintains materials collection, subject bibliography, and integration of relevant Library Services (LS) activities with instructional departments of the College.
• Participates in the development and delivery of the LS information literacy instruction and library instructional program.
• Serves on and participate in LS and college-wide committees and meetings.
• Participates in LS budget planning and the formulation of goals, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains records and statistical data on LS functions and services as appropriate.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Head Librarian, Dean, and/or Associate Vice President.

Technology

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, and knowledge of digital information resources, the internet, a knowledge of online, electronic resources and classroom or other current learning technologies for effective teaching to ensure student success at the community college level.

Principal Professional Standards

• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Required Education

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.

Other Requirements

• Reliable transportation for travel in the Austin area - ACC District as required.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
• A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
• Commitment to a culture of care for all.
• Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
• Able to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.

Application Requirements

• Upload the following documents to your application:
  • Unofficial/copy of transcripts
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
  • Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
• If get selected then request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select “Austin Community College” from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university’s registrar’s office.

Working Conditions

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Work is routinely performed in a library setting.
• Able to push a fully loaded book cart (50lbs), and place and remove books from shelves.
• Occasional lifting of 30 pounds of books in a book carton or book bag.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, and manual dexterity.
• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay Range

$73,631- $109,939 (Based on a 12-month Contract to start Fall, 2026)

Number of Openings

1

Job Posting Close Date

July 20, 2026

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.