Librarian, Full-Time Tenure Track

Classification Title: Non Teaching Faculty

Department: Library & Learning Resources

Rank:

Tenure Information: Tenure Track

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION
Strive towards student success through supporting the College of the Desert's Librarian services. The Reference Librarian will enable student success in a team-based environment by providing outreach, instruction and in-depth reference assistance..

WORKING CONDITIONS
Library environment. Constant interruptions. Assignments may be at the Palm Desert Campus or one of our sites in Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs. May require some evening and weekend responsibility.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/_web-items/documents/pdf-files/human-resources/contracts/codfa-cba-2020-2023.pdf
• For more information about College of the Desert, https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/about-us/default.php.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/community/pres/default.php.

Essential Duties:

Example of Duties:

• Demonstrated competence in current research and information gathering systems and methods.
• Knowledge of computerized information database systems.
• Work closely with other librarians in the design and delivery of instruction programming.
• Deliver library instruction and other library services for new students.
• Assess the impact of information literacy instruction on student learning outcomes, retention and graduation.
• Share in the responsibility for in-person and online reference services to students and faculty.
• Work as a library liaison on the main campus, as well as branch campuses.
• Library instruction schedule may include evenings and weekends, as well as visits to other sites.
• Other professional responsibilities as a faculty member of the college, such as committee work.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Knowledge Of:

Ability To:

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s in library science, library and information science, OR the equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Demonstrated teaching ability, strong commitment to student learning, and enthusiasm for teaching and/or providing reference services in an undergraduate setting.
• Strong service orientation, flexibility, effective oral and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

• If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you MUST submit an Equivalency Request form along with your application materials.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/ftes.php.
• Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded IN ADDITION TO the foreign transcripts.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/ftes.php

Preferred Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialization in any of the following: OER/ZTC; Electronic Resources; Reference, Outreach & Instruction.

Salary Range/Rate: Commensurate on experience/education, Monthly - $7,665.653 - $9,840.235

Salary Detail Information: Salary Placement is according to the College of the Desert Faculty Association (CODFA) Contract, Appendix B

• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/_web-items/documents/pdf-files/human-resources/contracts/codfa-cba-2020-2023.pdf.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/salary-schedules.php

Posting Number: 23-034-F

Open Date: 05/05/2023

Close Date: 6/5/2023

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Special Instructions Summary

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Online Application: Please fill out your online application completely with all requested details.
• Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
• Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
• Unofficial Transcripts: Must be from an accredited institution, show name of institution, degree awarded, discipline, and date awarded. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.

IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• The List of Professional References should include at least two current or previous supervisors, two faculty members, and two other references not related to the applicant (including classified support staff). Please include names, e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers for each professional reference. Applicants from sectors other than higher education should submit comparable references. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of Professional References.

START: Fall 2023.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/_web-items/documents/pdf-files/human-resources/contracts/codfa-cba-2020-2023.pdf
• For more information about College of the Desert, https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/about-us/default.php.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/community/pres/default.php.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

• If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you MUST submit an Equivalency Request form along with your application materials.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/ftes.php.
• Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded IN ADDITION TO the foreign transcripts.
• https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/ftes.php

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/4163930

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