Valley Glen - Valley College - Los Angeles CCD - Librarian - Tenure Track

https://laccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/1249

Internal/Open to Public       Open to public

Posting Open Date    03/05/2014

Posting Close Date    04/28/2014

Contact Name            Maria Real

Contact Phone           (818) 947-2378

Contact Email             realmi@lavc.edu

Working Title (Discipline)    Librarian

Status Probationary/ Tenure track

College Location        Valley

Job Description      

Los Angeles Valley College invites you to apply for the position of Librarian for a full-time, tenure track, 10-month position beginning Fall 2014. The Library seeks a dynamic, user-focused, visionary individual to provide expertise in the effective integration of new technologies into teaching and learning and to promote these technologies in service of information competency. Candidates must have working knowledge of automated library systems and electronic information resources. The primary responsibility will be for library instruction and reference service with emphasis on current technological aspects. The assignment includes evening/weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications  

Master’s degree in library science, or library and information science.

Duties and Responsibilities        

Work to develop and maintain the Library’s instructional program, focusing on information competency; plan, design, implement, schedule, evaluate and promote the Library’s instructional and information competency/literacy program; teach library science classes and conduct workshops;

Investigate and implement emerging technologies (including e-resources); maintain and troubleshoot library technology;

Provide online and in person library instruction services;

Provide regular reference assistance as scheduled; some evening and/or weekend hours may be required;

Develop and maintain the Library’s online web presence;

Provide technological support for library users and staff;

Assist in the production and maintenance of various library guides, handouts, and instructional resource materials; develop library publications and presentations to promote the Library and its resources;

Serve on College governance committees;

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications      

Additional degree or coursework in instructional technology, educational media, computer science, training and development, or other related field;

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a college setting;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Demonstrated teaching and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both new and experienced users;

Demonstrated experience in developing bibliographic instruction and information competency/literacy curriculum and programs;

Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of diverse socioeconomic, academic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Salary and Benefits           

The Los Angeles Community College District determines placement on the pay scale depending on verified education and employment history. Current starting annual salary range is $49,030-$76,340. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, life insurance, and (State Teachers Retirement System) retirement program.

Application and Evaluation Process          

Finalists invited for an interview will be asked to do a teaching demonstration.

For consideration in the selection process, all interested persons must submit the following:

A current resume.

A letter of intent that addresses how the required qualifications are met.

Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial copies are acceptable for application. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. Evaluation and translation at the time of application.) You can obtain a listing of approved foreign evaluation agencies at the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

A list of three professional references that includes the reference’s name, title, address, telephone numbers, and email address.

If you have questions regarding the application process please contact Maria Real at her email. If you have questions regarding the position please contact Dora Esten at her email.

All materials submitted become the property of the Los Angeles Community College District. Applications must include all required documents in order to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received by the deadline. All documents included in the application file become property of the College and will not be returned. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. Immediate filing is recommended. Faxes, e-mails, and mail-ins will not be accepted.

NOTE: Hiring will depend on availability of funding. The District does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interviews.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Copies of Transcripts - UPLOAD AS ONE FILE (Official transcripts must be provided by candidates if invited to interview)

List of References

Letter of Intent

Optional Documents

Copies of Transcripts 2 (Official transcripts must be provided by candidates if invited to interview)

Copies of Transcripts 3 (Official transcripts must be provided by candidates if invited to interview)

Copies of Transcripts 4 (Official transcripts must be provided by candidates if invited to interview)

Copies of Transcripts 5 (Official transcripts must be provided by candidates if invited to interview)

Additional Documents 1 (Use to upload individual transcripts or letters of reference)