Ed Support Faculty - Librarian

General Duties:

• Design, provide, and assess contextualized information literacy instruction in both online and face to face modalities; Serve as embedded librarian in selected courses;
• Assist students, faculty, staff and administrators in accessing relevant, reliable, accurate information, providing reference consultations, demonstrations and workshops, and participating in the Library’s live chat service;
• Develop strategies for the Library’s deployment of emerging technology services, spaces and projects including makerspaces, digital media production rooms, and VR studios;
• Produce research guides, tutorials, and other resources to promote and support student learning through the use of library materials, tools and services;
• Assist in developing and maintaining the library collection as a resource for students, staff, faculty, and administrators;
• Engage in outreach and promotional activities to the campus and community; Serve as a liaison librarian to selected academic programs;
• Support instructional faculty in the curricular integration of library technology tools and resources;
• Coordinate the daily operations of the East Campus Library makerspace, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for patrons to innovate and experiment with technologies and tools;
• Maintain competency and currency in librarianship and emerging technologies;
• Represent the department and/or campus on college-wide committees;
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The College places a premium on candidates with an openness to new approaches and professional growth.  We recognize that our faculty body is strengthened by a cross-sectional breadth of experience.

• Experience in the development and delivery of effective information literacy instruction in online and face to face modalities
• Experience providing reference service and research consultations
• Knowledge of current trends with makerspaces
• Proficiency with the use of technology in creative production
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Project management experience
• Competencies in multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusivity: knowledge of diverse community college student populations
• Appreciation for the Community College mission

Job Requirements

Minimum qualifications requirements for faculty positions are governed by our faculty qualification standards. This position is in an Occupational/Workforce discipline and requires the following to obtain Pima Community College teaching certification:

• Master’s degree from a library and information studies program accredited by the American Library Association.

The selected candidate will:

• Work a flexible schedule including afternoons and evenings as needed to meet student demand
• Possibly work at more than one Pima Community College Campus, depending on need
• Work in multiple modalities, including in-person and online

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of or experience with current and emerging digital and maker technologies (including, but not limited to: Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, Sewing Machines, digital media production hardware and software, VR equipment, etc.) as they contribute to the needs of students and researchers.
• Collection development experience
• Academic library experience
• Experience creating web-based content such as research guides, tutorials, etc.
• Experience with course management software
• Experience in pedagogical approaches that feature making, tinkering, innovation, problem-based learning, design thinking, rapid prototyping, or similar