Thursday, February 8, 2018

Monterey - Monterey Peninsula College - Access Services & Outreach Librarian

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Application Deadline
A completed application and supplemental materials must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. PST February 20, 2018. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Salary 
$54,118.00 - $73,386.00 Annually

Position Definition:
Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) seeks a full-time tenure track Library Instructor. Under the direction of the Administrator assigned to the Library, and in coordination with the other faculty librarians, this position is responsible for the planning and development of library access and public services at the main campus, satellite centers, and for online programs.  Assignments may include day, evening and weekends at the Monterey campus, Marina Education Center, other sites in the community, as well as online services.

Full time faculty have responsibilities outside the classroom through contributions to the department, division and the college which include curriculum development and evaluation, and participation in student achievement and success. Faculty are expected to engage in campus life and become involved in college committees.

Example of Duties
As a full-time faculty member in the Library Department, the successful candidate will also:

Provide leadership and coordination of access and public services staff, functions, and policies, including reference, circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserves.

Oversee reference services, including hiring, training, and scheduling reference faculty.

Support and coordinate library communications and outreach, including social media, library events, workshops, and displays; coordinate with campus marketing resources; act as liaison with local libraries and the local community.

Foster a student-centered, service-oriented learning environment.

Develop and provide reference services at the main campus, satellite centers, and for online programs.

Provide library instruction in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face and online, to a diverse population of patrons.

Assess need and use data to make informed and student-centered decisions regarding library services.
Promote and maintain an effective learning environment; participate in library redesign and repurposing of space, furniture, and technology.

Provide outreach to academic divisions to ensure library collections are current and meet instructional needs. Manage the acquisitions process for academic materials and access to archives and special collections.

Participate in library planning and budgeting, focusing on appropriate recommendations for public services functions, including reference, circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserves.

Evaluate student work using clear, objective criteria based on SLO's and learning objectives.

Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (e.g., grades, syllabi, census reports).

Develop and assess student learning outcomes of courses and programs; develops service area outcomes for library services; participate in program review processes.

Engage in activities that enhance the department's rapport with area high schools, colleges, businesses.

Participate in faculty recruitment.

Hold required office hours and attend division meetings.

Carry out collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to, institutional committee assignments, student recruitment and retention, and participation in participatory governance committees and campus life activities.

Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues, both within discipline and college- wide, on matters regarding course offerings, programs, and activities that enhance the development of the department and college.

Seek and continue professional development, maintaining currency in the field through course work, conferences, workshops, and other appropriate means.

Perform duties described in Board policies, the Faculty Handbook, the Monterey Peninsula College Teachers Association (MPCTA) Contract, and as assigned at the Monterey campus, the Education Center at Marina, and other designated locations. Assignments may include online, day, evening, and weekend assignments at all locations where courses are offered by Monterey Peninsula Community College District.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters in library science, or library and information science;
OR the equivalent. (Equivalency Documents)
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Note:  Graduate students currently working on a Master's degree are encouraged to apply, with the understanding that the degree must be completed and confirmed by July 1, 2018.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of and commitment to community college teaching.
Demonstrated service-oriented attitude.

Effective communication skills and ability to resolve conflict.

Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Ability to work effectively with students who have a wide range of skills, motivation, and academic or vocational goals.

Knowledge of current and emerging technologies in reference, instruction, and for promoting library services.

Three years of professional experience in an academic library or relevant, comparable environment.
Experience using and/or managing circulation, interlibrary loan, and/or reserves modules of an Integrated Library System.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate public outreach, marketing, and library events, workshops, and displays

Demonstrated ability to teach information literacy skills, in person and online.

Demonstrated ability to assess need and recommend services based on results.

Member of professional library or related technology groups or organizations.

American Library Association accredited Master's degree

Application Procedures
To be considered for review, applicants must submit the following application materials online:
 1. Completed Application including the Diversity Statement and Supplemental Questions;
 2. Cover Letter addressing the Desirable Qualifications;
 3. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae;
 4. Unofficial Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the applicant's expense. Click on the following link for a list of agencies with evaluation services. List of Agencies Performing Evaluations on Foreign Transcripts 
5. Written Essay. Please limit your response to one page (single-spaced, font size 12)
Describe your vision for assessing access and ensuring that library services meet the needs of MPC's diverse student population. Consider two of the following student populations in your discussions: basic skills, career technical education, transfer, and lifelong learners.
6. Two (2) current Letters of Recommendation directly applicable to the assignment.

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