Job Description

Chabot College

Hayward, CA

 

PT Librarian

Salary: $1,956.17/CAH - $2,189.16/CAH

http://districtazure.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/FacultySalarySchedule070122_approved10.2022.pdf

Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Closing Date: 02/17/23 
Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545

Chabot College is seeking a PT Librarian to be in an on-going pool or to substitute as needed. Working hours may be during the day, night, and weekend. Part-time librarians mainly provide reference services—in-person and remotely. Occasionally, they provide library instruction (i.e., one-shot library sessions).  

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide reference services in-person and remotely
2. Provide library instruction sessions in person and remotely
3. Demonstrate success in working with students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups, nontraditional students, speakers of other languages, and students with learning differences in an academic setting

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in library science, library and information science, OR the equivalent.

 

Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.

 

Applicants applying under the “Equivalent” provision must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.

 

 

Desirable Qualifications

1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
2. Familiarity with information competency/literacy concepts and programs
3. Experience in providing information services at an academic library reference desk (via email, phone, and Zoom)
4. Experience providing instruction in an academic library, particularly subject-specific and/or class-specific information literacy sessions
5. Experience teaching classes utilizing effective search strategies to access resources (print and electronic)
6. Awareness of various learning styles and teaching strategies
7. Enthusiastic approach to working collaboratively with students, faculty and classified professionals, including those who have not had an opportunity to use new technologies in an academic setting.
8. Interest in promoting library services to a multicultural population
9. Experience with instructional technologies (e.g., Canvas, Zoom, Libguides, etc.) for delivering instruction to on-campus, remote, and online students
10. Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills

 

 

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.

 

Notification to Applicants
The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.   TO APPLY, please send the following application materials to the contact listed below:
1.	Cover Letter addressing minimum and desirable qualifications for the position.
2.	Resume of all professional preparation and experience.
3.	College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; however, official copies must be submitted if hired.) Any degrees earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.
4.	PT Faculty Application (Application procedures also included below) http://districtazure.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/PTFacApp.pdf http://districtazure.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/PTFacAppProcedures.pdf
Name:		Heather Hernandez, Library Specialist, Chabot College
Email:		Hhernandez@chabotcollege.edu
Phone:		510 723-6763
Department:		Language Arts
Special Instructions to Applicants:  The Board of Trustees has implemented a vaccine mandate for all employees.  Accordingly, finalist(s) must comply with the vaccine mandate prior to being forwarded to the Board of Trustees for approval. See vaccine mandate information at http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.   It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives.  The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.   The Chabot College Community Equity Statement Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academic programs and college services so that students may achieve their personal, educational, and career goals.  Our equity work today builds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja programs were first created at Chabot College, and have since been replicated across the state.  These programs have paved the way for a series of additional educational and student support programs intentionally focused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today.  Chabot College is located in Hayward, California, the third most diverse city in the United States. We serve a highly diverse student population and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution.  Information about the demographics of our campus community can be found here. Serving our diverse community requires a culturally-responsive approach that recognizes the myriad strengths and assets that our students bring to the campus community.  We do so by promoting a classroom and co-curricular learning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging, and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are core values.  We see students as producers of knowledge, not just consumers of knowledge.  We work to reframe inequities as a problem of practice, and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and institutional responsibility.    Joining Our College Community We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community.  We look for applicants who: Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities Empower the underrepresented and underserved Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination

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