Whatcom Community College invites applications for a part-time, adjunct faculty library position starting winter quarter 2025. We are hiring to for an evening librarian to work 4:30-8:00pm, Monday-Thursday.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
-An understanding of the mission of a community college.
-A desire to provide a quality experience for students.
-Deliver quality reference, instruction, reserves and circulation services to students, employees, and community members.
-Participate in library/learning commons projects and programs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
-A master's degree in library science, information science, or related degree.
-Demonstrate collegiality and cooperation with other employees.
-The ability to push a full book truck the length of the library; the ability to use a kick stool to retrieve library material from a top stack (book) shelf; and the ability to bend and retrieve library material from a bottom stacks shelf.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Demonstrated ability using and understanding technology including a Library Service Platform such as ALMA/Primo and bibliographic tools such as EBSCOhost, ProQuest, etc.
-Experience with a variety of workplace software applications, including MS Office.
-Experience with instructional technology such as Canvas (Learning Management System).
-Bilingual in Spanish
-Experience providing individual instruction in the use of the library's services and resource via multiple modes, including in-person, telephone, email, and chat.
Salary:
-$45.97 per hour.
Benefit Package:
-Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter.)
Start Date:
-Winter Quarter 2025.
Application Due Date:
-For guaranteed consideration, applications should be received by Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Position open until filled.
How To Apply
A completed application consists of an online application and:
-Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
-Diversity statement that demonstrates a commitment to pluralism and the ability to support a diverse workplace and educational environment.
-Current resume.
-Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to official start date.
-List of three recent professional references with contact information.
To apply please visit us at: https://www.whatcom.edu/job-info
