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Posted 25 February 2010
Reference / Instruction Librarian
Pierce College
Deadline: 'open until filled'
Application Review Date: Review begins March 12, 2010. Position open until filled.
About the District:
The Pierce District has two community colleges (Pierce College Fort Steilacoom located in Lakewood, WA and Pierce College Puyallup located in Puyallup, WA) and an extended learning program. The District serves more than 13,000 students each quarter in greater Pierce County, Washington. Boasting majestic views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier, the colleges offer faculty the benefits of both rural and urban life in the Pacific Northwest. We invite applications from qualified individuals interested in teaching within a diverse, multicultural, learner-centered environment.
About the Library:
The library encourages individual student research and exploration of ideas through a dynamic reference and instruction program. Library faculty members are active participants in the overall instructional mission of the college, participating in curriculum development, instruction, outcomes assessment and other teaching-focused endeavors. Pierce College Library received ACRL’s 2005 Excellence Award for innovation, national leadership, and integration into the college community. A new library will open at the Fort Steilacoom campus in 2010 with a focus on meeting the comprehensive learning needs of students.
Position Summary
Library faculty members are active participants in the overall instructional mission of the college, participating in curriculum development, instruction, outcomes assessment and other teaching-focused endeavors.
Essential Functions:
- Advance the strong teaching mission of the Library through an innovative, curricularly-integrated library instruction program and reference area.
- In collaboration with library and departmental faculty, design, teach and promote an information literacy curriculum within an outcomes assessment and abilities-based model.
- Assist in the selection and development of a Library/Media Center collection which strives for diversity in both subject and format of material.
- Creatively integrate emerging technologies into teaching and service activities of the library.
- Participate in the designing and visioning of an engaging library viable for 21st century learners.
- Promote library/media to the college community through innovative materials, programs and outreach.
- Contribute to the student advising program and other district wide efforts to improve student retention and success.
- Play an active role as a member of working committees dealing with instruction, student matters and/or district related concerns.
- Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Actively participate in faculty department and division meetings.
- Perform other duties relevant to the position, as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program. Academic library teaching experience. A demonstrated commitment to student learning. A strong public service orientation. Ability to work collegially to achieve goals. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred: A commitment to the philosophy of the community college. Community college teaching experience. Experience with assessment of learning outcomes. Experience collaborating with discipline faculty. Active involvement in the profession. Creativity in professional practice. Experience working directly with diverse populations and serving a diverse student body.
Terms of Employment: This position, which is contingent upon funding, is a full-time, tenure-track assignment of 172 contracted days per year, anticipated to begin September 2010. Initial placement of this position will be Pierce College Ft Steilacoom; however, evening, split daily schedule and/or work at more than one site may be included in the assignment.
Application Deadline: To ensure consideration, application materials should be received by March 12, 2010. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this position, you must:
- Meet the required qualifications as outlined in the job announcement
- Complete the online application form (http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/dist/hr/positions.php?id=1)
- Apply for the specific job opening
- Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the assigned responsibilities, and, that includes an image of college/university transcripts.
- Upload (attach) a brief statement that describes your teaching philosophy/style and addresses strategies used to engage a wide diversity of students; your use of outcomes assessment measures; your use of active learning techniques; and your use of presentation and alternative modes of delivery in the classroom, or, via, web-based learning. NOTE: Official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate at the time of hire.
Screening & Interview Process:
Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. The most desirable candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Benefits: Please visit the Pierce College benefits web page at http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/dist/hr/benefits.php for detailed benefits information.
Conditions of Employment:
Agency Shop, Full-time Faculty: As a condition of employment, all full-time faculty bargaining unit members must either join the Pierce College Federation of Teachers or pay a representation fee.
- Physical Work Environment: Work is performed in an instructional setting and requires the ability to communicate clearly. Work also includes the ability to use a personal computer.
- In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.
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