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Librarian, part-time
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Position Number: 3482823
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Position Type: Science - Library and Information Science

Librarian, part-time

Classification Title: Adjunct Teaching
Department: Library & Learning Resources
Rank: Adjunct Instructor
Tenure Information: Adjunct non-tenure

Job Description:
Basic Function:
Strive towards student success through supporting the College of the Desert's Librarian services. The Reference Librarian will enable student success in a team-based environment by providing outreach, instruction and in-depth reference assistance.

Working Conditions:
Library environment. Constant interruptions. Assignments may be at the Palm Desert Campus or one of our sites in Indio, Mecca/Thermal, Desert Hot Springs, or Palm Springs. May require some evening and weekend responsibility.

Part-time faculty assignments are filled on an as needed basis utilizing this open and ongoing applicant pool. The number of available openings will vary from semester to semester. Qualified candidates will be contacted by the division should a vacancy arise.
Employment Status:
College of the Desert Adjunct Association (CODAA) Bargaining Unit
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Part-time faculty assignments are filled on an as needed basis utilizing this open and ongoing applicant pool. The number of available openings will vary from semester to semester. Candidates selected for the pool will be contacted by the division should a vacancy arise.

Essential Duties:
Example of Duties:

Demonstrated competence in current research and information gathering systems and methods.
Knowledge of computerized information database systems.
Work closely with other librarians in the design and delivery of instruction programming.
Deliver library instruction and other library services for new students.
Assess the impact of information literacy instruction on student learning outcomes, retention and graduation.
Share in the responsibility for in-person and online reference services to students and faculty.
Work as a library liaison on the main campus, as well as branch campuses.
Library instruction schedule may include evenings and weekends, as well as visits to other sites.
Other professional responsibilities as a faculty member of the college, such as committee work.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Knowledge Of:

Ability To:

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

Masters in library science, library and information science, OR the equivalent
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you must submit an Equivalency Request Form and narrative with your application.
Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded in addition to the foreign transcripts.
Additional Equivalency Information is available by clicking here.

Preferred Qualifications:

Salary Range/Rate: Master Degree Lab Rate - $57.53, Doctorate Degree Lab Rate - $60.54
Salary Detail Information: Salary Placement is according to the CODAA Collective Bargaining Agreement. For information on salary placement, please see the Collective Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedule.

Posting Number: 22-050-F
Open Date: 09/24/2022
Close Date: 10/19/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS: Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:

Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
Unofficial Transcripts: Must be from an accredited institution, show name of institution, degree awarded, discipline, and date awarded. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.

IN YOUR APPLICATION :

List of Professional References: References should include at three supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, email, and current phone numbers for all references in your application. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of the required addition of Professional References.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you must submit an Equivalency Request Form and narrative with your application.
Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded in addition to the foreign transcripts.
Additional Equivalency Information is available by clicking here.

TIMELINES:

For consideration, completed qualifying applications must be received by midnight, on October 19, 2022.
Interviews will likely take place in October.

To apply, visit: https://cod.peopleadmin.com/postings/6196