Librarian, Metro (Part-Time)

About the role

Provides best in class delivery of library services, including but not limited to instruction, reference, and collection management, to a diverse community of users in support of the College’s curriculum and mission.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
• Participates in campus and community events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA program
• Significant related experience may substitute for education
• Experience with automated library systems

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to information literacy instruction, and demonstrated aptitude for teaching in multiple formats
• Demonstrated expertise in database searching and information retrieval
• Familiarity with current trends and issues in information literacy training and critical thinking skills training
• Teaching experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

Skills

• Ability to provide individual research assistance and instruction on the fly, in person, or online
• Working knowledge of new and emerging technologies and familiarity with their impact on higher education
• Familiarity with current trends and issues in information literacy training and critical thinking skills training
• Teaching experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$35.70/hour

Schedule

Day / Evening / Weekend hours possible.