Adjunct Faculty - Reference and Instruction Librarian

Harrisburg Area Community College

determined by professional & educational background.

United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg

Nov 13, 2024

Job Summary: This position works in cooperation with the library department, department chair, faculty, and staff to provide information literacy instruction, research services, and public service functions for the College. The schedule varies depending on the overall workload within the academic year, and will include some evening and weekend shifts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.

Licensing Requirements:

Valid Driver's License

Required to be compliant with PA Child Protective Service Laws. For additional information, please visit https://hacc.edu/HumanResources/NewHire/index.cfm

Hiring Range: determined by professional & educational background.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with group instruction or giving presentations.
Experience or training in research and reference assistance.
Professional or paraprofessional experience working in a library.
Experience with instructional technologies and learning management systems.
Experience in library instruction in an academic library.

Job Specific Task List:

Teaches information literacy in a variety of modalities, which includes assessment, collaborating with faculty, creating lesson plans, and developing instruction materials - (Essential)
Provides research assistance in-person and online. - (Essential)
Collection development, which includes working with faculty and staff, conducting assessments, and selecting/weeding materials. - (Essential)
Works collaboratively as a member of a team. - (Essential)
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. - (Essential)
Work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. - (Essential)
Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Job Type: Adjunct, Exempt

If part time, hours per week: Varies

About Us: www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Diversity Statement: As an institution of higher education, HACC recognizes its responsibility to maintain an environment that affirms the diversity of people and ideas.

HACC embraces, supports, and actively pursues a policy of inclusiveness that reflects and appreciates the diversity of the community it serves and the world in which we live.

The Board of Trustees and the President lead HACC's commitment to open access to education, diversity, cultural sensitivity, and equal opportunity in employment. This commitment serves to promote a college-wide environment of collegiality, inclusiveness, respect, and cultural competence.

Our Core Values:

Excellence

We set high goals and achieve them.
We consistently perform above our own and others' expectations.
We provide exceptional service to all.

Innovation

We challenge the status quo.
We continually strive to develop new and creative approaches to the education and training needs of our communities.

Inclusivity

We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and empathy in all we say and do.
We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
We create a learning environment that appreciates diversity.
We respect the shared governance decision-making process.

Integrity

We behave in a manner consistent with our core values.
We are honest, open and truthful in our statements and actions.
We provide the most accurate information available in all communication.