Position #32
SALARY: $51.96 - $66.41 Hourly
DIVISION: Instruction Office
DEPARTMENT: Learning Resources and Support Services
OPENING DATE: 10/30/20
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.sierracollege.edu/
5100 Sierra College Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 660-7105
hr@sierracollege.edu
LIBRARIAN (ADJUNCT/PART-TIME) KM
DESCRIPTION:
In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College!
EXAMPLES OF FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
Reference/Information Referral
Perform daily operations of the Reference Department, including desk coverage, statistical tracking, in-person and online reference services; and user studies;
Provide consultation to users regarding the availability of intra-and interlibrary loan services;
Share evening/weekend reference desk duty,as necessary;
Assume leadership role in LRC;
Liaison with instructional faculty;
Assist in the design and development of services;
Assist library users in the use of library technologies, including use of Microsoft Office, LibCal Reservation system, printing services and wireless network, etc .
Collection Development/Maintenance
Coordinate the selection and organization of appropriate research materials to support a diverse, interdisciplinary reference and general collection in assigned selection areas;
Oversee the organization, maintenance, and appropriateness of library holdings, ensuring that collections adequately support varying modes of instruction, learning styles, and curricular trends;
Assume a leadership role in the management of subscriptions (i.e., approval plans, standing orders, vendor contracts, acquisition processes, etc.);
Assist with the development of collection goals, policies and programs; analyze appropriate trade and professional publications for selection purposes;
Assist with formulating and maintaining tracking systems for planning and development purposes.
Collaborate with other District librarians and instructional faculty in the development of collection goals, policies and programs;
Participate in investigation and costing of LRC equipment needs and selection of print and non-print materials;
Instruction
Coordinate the development and delivery of general and specialized library instruction sessions;
Prepare course-related modules to support research needs of students;
Develop online library guides, tutorials,handouts, and other research aids for Library users;
Maintain current awareness of new sources and how to integrate them into research processes;
Prepare lecture and lesson plans for both customized and generalized subject presentations;
Design assessment tools to maximize instructional effectiveness;
Create activities/exercises designed to assist students in skill and knowledge development;
Orient library users to the use of the library and LRC facilities as well as resources and research methodology;
Design and deliver structured presentations related to the use of electronic technologies, the development of search strategies, and the basic and advanced elements of the research process.
User Services/Liaison
Provide system and service support in all general circulation activities including interlibrary loans and reserves;
Develop, promote and coordinate support for the service mission of the LRC;
Assist with review and assessment of public service functions and with achieving appropriate staff training levels;
Provide training of staff to assess user needs and interests; provide guidance to staff regarding operational processes and procedures;
Assist at circulation desk, as necessary; collaborate with staff in the areas of problem resolution and the assessment of user needs and interests;
Maintain currency regarding trends and developments as they relate to the delivery and function of effective circulation services
Professional Development
Monitor current literature, listservs and other professional publications for professional development as well as acquisition purposes;
Attend and report on appropriate meetings, conferences, sessions and training workshops related to library developments and trends;
Develop and maintain collegial contacts both inside and outside of the campus structure.
Training/Program Development
Develop individualized training workshops for staff designed to met various learning styles, skill levels, and prior knowledge levels;
Design and present staff workshops regarding systems, programming and services; provide staff orientations related to service techniques and user consultation;
Develop, construct materials for, and seek alternative funding sources (e.g., grant proposals, entrepreneurial enterprises, etc.);
Research and compile reports related to present and future Library/ LRC goals, including needs assessment, user surveys, service questionnaires, and unit planning guides.
Shared Governance Activities
Attend and participate in library/LRC meetings, periodic divisional and campus meetings and activities, including collaborative activities, as feasible and appropriate; respond in writing for requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc);
Represent LRC by serving on campus-wide committees;
Serve on employee selection committees, as requested;
Serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings, as necessary, and read shared governance body minutes, Board of Trustees reports, etc., to maintain knowledge of campus activities;
Read and respond to information polls distributed by the Academic senate and other shared governance bodies and those distributed in connection with peer and administrator performance reviews.
Ancillary Student Services
Provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship;
Participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies;
Provide students with letters of recommendation, as requested;
Advise and encourage students relative to library science.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook
Master’s in library science, library and information science
OR
the equivalent
This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement)
Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required.
Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.
Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).
EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:
World Education Services
Educational Credential Evaluators
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.
Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.
As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 8% are multiracial and 58% are White.
The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.
REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
There are five (5) required documents to apply for this position:
Employment Application
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Applicable transcripts
Faculty Cover Letter that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications on the job announcement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application.
The transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities for teaching in this discipline.
Please describe your evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning), sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom and in the campus community.
Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application.
What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations?
What role should faculty play in student success?
Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s).
How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success?
Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.
*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.
