Fullerton - Fullerton College - Librarian, Assessment

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Close Date
02/28/2019

Salary
$64,236 - $97,252 Annually

Job Description
Provide leadership for the creation, maintenance, and implementation of assessment tools.

Network, organize, and promote assessment to students and educators.

Develop assessment tools to measure the effectiveness of programs, instructional services, and library spaces.

Maintain knowledge of emerging assessment initiatives, new technologies in assessment, and best practices in assessment design.

Participate in collection development.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities. Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.

Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle, as well as Service Area Outcomes (SAOs) and the Service Area Outcomes assessment cycle.

Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Teach scheduled classes, library instruction sessions, and workshops; conduct reference services and perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.

Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.

Work cooperatively with staff and students.

Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in library science, library and information science,

OR

The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

Desirable Qualifications
Master’s degree in library science or library and information science from an ALA-accredited institution.

Experience conducting data analysis using statistical software applications.

Experience designing and delivering assessment using various modalities including qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods.

Experience teaching in an institution of higher education and providing academic reference services for students.

Demonstrated commitment to developing students’ information literacy skills.

Collection development experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and interest in working with students who are underrepresented in higher academia, with the goal of reducing equity gaps.

Effective leadership and problem-solving skills.

Effective oral and written communication skills.