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LIBRARIAN
Full-Time Tenure Track
[CLOSING DATE: April 30, 2007]
Located on 426 acres in the West San Fernando Valley, Pierce College
combines state-of-the-art technology and learning with the picturesque
beauty of its rolling hills. With enrollment of more than 18,000 students
per semester, the college’s emphasis on student success makes it an
educational leader statewide with a reputation for innovation and academic
excellence.
Pierce College is now seeking to expand its outstanding faculty by
offering a full-time tenure track Librarian position starting with the
Fall 2007 semester.
Department
The Pierce College Library Department provides information resources and
reference assistance to students, faculty, staff and community members.
The
department includes 4 full-time faculty librarians and 5 adjunct faculty
librarians to assist in accessing this information, facilitating
information
competency, critical thinking, intellectual independence and life-long
learning skills.
Salary and Benefits
The current starting range is from $45,200 to $70,370 for the 10-month
academic year depending on education and experience. The PhD differential
is $2,850 per academic year. The District provides an excellent benefit
package including medical, vision, dental and life insurance to the
employee and eligible dependents.
Responsibilities
Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
* Assist in the planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation and
promotion
of the library’s instructional and information competency
programs.
* Assist in the development of library publications and presentations
to promote
the library’s resources.
* Provide reference and information services as scheduled.
* Participate in collection development (print and electronic
resources), and cataloging.
* Participate in development of library policies and procedures and
serve on
department, college and district committees when required.
* Provide direction to library staff and student assistants.
* Collaborate with other faculty to increase students’ knowledge of
library resources.
* Other library related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science from
a program accredited by the American Library Association OR the
equivalent from an accredited college or university; and,
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic,
cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college faculty,
staff and students.
Desirable Qualifications
* Possess an excellent academic record.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Knowledge of current library principles, practices and
technologies.
* Team-oriented, flexible, and able to work independently and
collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.
* Experience in providing reference service and
bibliographic instruction in an academic environment,
including
teaching library research strategies and presenting
workshops.
* Strong interest in developing information competency/literacy
programs.
* Experience with automated library systems and networks.
* Experience assisting other faculty with the integration of
classroom assignments and library research and information
resources, including online databases and the internet.
* A commitment to keeping current with advances in technology.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For consideration in the selection process, all
interested candidates must submit the following: A Letter of Interest
(describing your interest in the position); a current descriptive resume
that summarizes how you meet the qualifications for the position; a
completed LACCD Application for Academic Position and Diversity Survey
(http://www.piercecollege.edu/campusjobs_faculty.asp); copies of
transcripts (official transcripts are required only at time of hire); and,
three confidential letters of reference sent under separate cover directly
to the college by the referee.
Finalists invited for an interview must demonstrate communication and
teaching skills by presenting a sample instruction session based on
a Pierce College online resource or the online catalog.
Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications.
The completed application package must be received by April 30, 2007 to be
considered. [Application materials may not be submitted by Fax or e-mail.]
Due to the number of applications received we cannot return inquiries
regarding application status.
Send completed application packet to:
Pierce College
Human Resources
Library Science
6201 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, California 91371
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Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty and Administrative Positions -- Los
Angeles Pierce College -- California
A member of the Los Angeles Community College DistrictANNOUNCESFull-time
Tenure Track Faculty[Fall 2007 Semester]and Administrative Positions
* Architecture* Biology [Microbiology]* Business [Accounting]* Chemistry*
Computer Network Technology* English* Library Science* Mathematics*
Nursing* Philosophy* Psychology* Dean of Academic AffairsApply now -
position announcements with closing dates available on our Web site at
www.piercecollege.edu/campusjobs_faculty.aspwww.piercecollege.edu/campusjobs_admin.aspPierce
College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.
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