DEADLINE DATE TO FILE: Friday, July 24, 2009 Issue Date: June 3, 2009
East Los Angeles College announces an opening for a tenure-track
Librarian for Fall Term scheduled to start on August 31, 2009.
Interested individuals who
possess the required training and experience are invited to submit
applications to the Office of Workforce Education at East Los Angeles
College.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science from
an American Library Association accredited school.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
•Experience in general areas of librarianship such as reference and
public services, instruction and collection development
•Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the design, delivery and
assessment of library instruction/information-competency workshops, and
credit and non-credit library science courses
•Demonstrated proficiency in designing and developing instructional
materials and aids in web-based and multimedia formats
•Up-to-date knowledge of educational technology, including learning
management systems
•Ability to work in technologically advanced classrooms using SMART or
comparable classroom equipment
•Demonstrated proficiency in the development and assessment of Student
Learning Outcomes
•Experience teaching Internet-based online courses, hybrid courses, and
courses that use the Internet to supplement classroom-based instruction
•Strong organizational and communication skills to develop research
methods training curricula in conjunction with faculty
•Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish positive
relationships with students and faculty
•Ability to work at off-site locations including satellite campuses
•Ability to work collaboratively with all librarians and staff
•Experience working in an ethnically and socio-economically diverse
college library with an understanding of the library’s role for student
success.
•Experience in teaching using current practices, including a means by
which students reflect on their development as active learners
•Experience in and sensitivity to the issues of underprepared students
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Include but are not limited to)
•Provide reference service to students, faculty and staff using various
print and electronic resources
•Conduct library instruction sessions and coordinate instructional
activities with faculty
•Develop new Library Science courses and expand existing courses for
ELAC students and other groups off-campus
•Actively promote the use of library resources to faculty to support
classroom instruction
•Develop and coordinate projects with other librarians and faculty to
teach effective research skills workshops and to integrate
information-competency student learning outcomes and measures into
courses across the curriculum
•Assess and promote the use of appropriate technologies, resources,
andmaterials for instruction to faculty
•Design and produce curricular materials, research
guides,information-literacy tutorials and other resources in print,
web-based, and multimedia formats
•Collaborate with the Chair and librarians in administrative
requirements such as program reviews and self-study reports for
accreditation
•Maintain instruction-related documents and report accurate statistics
•Work includes evenings and weekends; schedule may vary based
uponstudent/library needs
•Serve as an active participant on campus committees
•Supervise and train library staff
•Perform other librarian duties as assigned
EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
A college selection committee will review all applications received. The
committee screening will involve an evaluation of the candidate’s
qualifications in the areas of training and experience as determined
from the application package and recommendations from referents.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the
committee screening.
Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with
thepresident and vice president, who will make the final selection.
SALARY:
Salary ranges from $47,600 to $74,110 for the 10 month academic year,
depending on experience and professional preparation. An excellent
benefit package,
which includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, is available
for the employee and eligible dependents.
FILING AN APPLICATION:
All interested applicants must submit 1) a detailed letter of interest
addressing the responsibilities; 2) a current resume; 3) LACCD
Application for
Faculty Position (can be obtained at
http://www.laccd.edu/district_resources/employment.htm); 4) copies of
transcript(s) (official transcript(s) will be required if selected for
an interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript
evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries; 5) a
list of three
references including the name, title, address and telephone numbers of
individuals who can assess the candidate’s qualifications for the position;
6) an approved documentation of equivalency only if applicant does not
meet the state minimum qualification. More information on the
Equivalency process
can be obtained at
http://www.laccd.edu/faculty_staff/extranet2/documents/HRGuide_R-101_FacEquivProcess.pdf.
Letters and supplementary materials are due on Friday, July 24, 2009.
All materials submitted will become property of East Los Angeles
College. After review of application materials by the selection
committee, candidates will be contacted only if selected for interviews.
Send applications, letters and supplementary materials to the Office of
Workforce Education, Attn: Librarian Selection Committee, East Los
Angeles College, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754 or
by fax to (323) 265-8635. Immediate filing is recommended.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact the
Office of Workforce Education, East Los Angeles College at
(323)265-8973. For additional
information regarding the job description, please contact Choonhee Rhim,
Chairperson, Library at (323) 265-8625.
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