Bakersfield - Bakersfield College - Librarian, Part-Time Adjunct Pool

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Salary

$60.00 Hourly

Close Date

Not listed

Basic Function

Please Note:  Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis.  This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise.  If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs.  Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years.   

Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors.  The starting salary range is $60.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

Representative Duties

This is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff assignments at the Bakersfield Community College Main Campus, Delano, BC SW, and Arvin sites.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide reference service and instruction on the use of print and electronic resources to students, faculty, staff and community; and to conduct library research orientations and workshops when needed. This assignment may include day, evening, or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s in library science, or library and information science; 

OR – The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form. Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges 

AND – A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview. 

Knowledge and Abilities

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Experience with reference service. 
• Knowledge of the current state of online information technology in libraries. 
• Significant experience with online search strategies. 
• Commitment to student learning. 
• Sensitivity to students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to experiment using multimedia instructional materials. Commitment to working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes teaching, learning and service students.