POSITION PURPOSE:
Holman Library at Green River Community
College is seeking a reference/instruction librarian
with a strong commitment to service to meet the information and
research needs of a changing student population.
This population includes a growing number of international, online,
under-prepared and under-represented students.
BASIC DESCRIPTION:
This
is a full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning mid September
2010. A separate
summer contract is available dependent on funding. The faculty
librarian reports to the Director of Library and Media Services and is a member of the
Humanities Division. This assignment is on the main campus in
Auburn, WA.
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
1. Instruction, Reference, collection development, and other duties required of all faculty librarians:
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Work collaboratively with faculty and
staff to further the mission and goals of the college and the
library
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Provide reference and research
assistance at a busy desk in the library's information commons
- Promote
information literacy while working with students, faculty and
staff
- Design,
deliver, and assess information literacy instruction across
disciplines in one-on-one, classroom, and online settings
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Participate in collection development by working with faculty in
assigned subject areas
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Perform
outreach on behalf of the library
- Other duties
as assigned
2. The following functions are
required by the GRCC faculty contract:
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Perform duties expected of all
Humanities Division Faculty including writing evaluations of
teaching performance and attending division meetings
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Provide academic advising to
students
- Serve
on campus committees
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Other duties as outlined in the
faculty negotiated agreement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- ALA-accredited
master’s degree in library and/or information science
- Experience creating and delivering
information literacy instruction
- Academic reference experience including
experience with electronic information tools
- Excellent communication skills in oral and written English
- Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively
- Demonstrated
experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
- Demonstrated
commitment to service students
- Understanding
and support of
the community college mission
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year of
reference experience in an academic library
- One year of
academic or library instruction experience, including assessment
- Work
experience in a community college library
- A record of involvement in the campus
community, innovative projects, or professional organizations
- Web design and development experience
- Experience working with course management
systems
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a full-time, tenure-track
nine month position beginning mid September 2010. The salary will be determined according to
applicant’s educational background, teaching experience, and
applicable work experience. GRCC is an agency shop.
The
position includes an excellent state benefits package including
health and dental plans, participation in TIAA-CREF
Retirement Plan, two paid personal days, sick days, professional
leaves, tuition exemption, a faculty development program, in-service
training, faculty excellence awards, and an on-campus
fitness center.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To receive consideration, all application materials
must be received in the Office of Human Resources by the
closing date on this announcement.
Application materials must be printed and submitted on plain, white
bond paper without report covers, binders or staples.
Application materials must include in the
following order:
- Green
River Community College application (Word
version or PDF version
and demographic data form)
- A cover
letter that specifically describes how the candidate meets each
of the MINIMUM and the PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Resume
- Copies of
college transcripts (originals required upon hire)
- Three
letters of recommendation, written within the last year,
at least 2 of which document your teaching experience
If you have trouble accessing the
application, contact the Office of Human Resources at (253) 288-3320 or
hr@greenriver.edu.
Responsibility for submission of ALL required
application materials before the deadline rests with the applicant.
Applicants who fax or e-mail materials
must then forward original signed materials (fax
253-288-3444).
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Unsolicited materials
will not be shared with the selection committee and will not be
returned to the applicant. The completed application package and all
materials submitted with it, become the property of the College and
will not be returned, copied or considered for additional or future openings.
MAIL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Green River Community College, Human Resources-Faculty Openings, 12401
SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3699
Selection
Procedure:
A
selection committee will screen all applications. Candidates may be
contacted on a conference call. Selected candidates will be invited
for personal interviews at the candidate’s own expense in accordance
with State of Washington travel regulations. Interviewees may be
asked to give up to a 20-minute classroom teaching demonstration.
Candidates requiring equipment must contact the Office of Human
Resources no later than one week prior to the interview date. The
selection committee will recommend finalists to the Executive Vice
President .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Green River
Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and
educator and operates under an affirmative action policy. The college
is committed to meeting its diversity needs. We strongly encourage
all qualified applicants, ESPECIALLY ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES,
WOMEN, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, PERSONS OVER THE AGE OF 40, AND VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS to apply. It is the
responsibility of applicants selected for interviews to notify the
college of any accommodations required as a result of a disability
covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Call the Office of Human
Resources to request accommodation.
Additional
information about Green River Community College at:
http://www.greenriver.edu/
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