Faculty Services Librarian (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)
Job Description
Posting Number
2014398FPosition Title
Faculty Services Librarian (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)Location
Skyline CollegeDepartment
Library SKY (DEPT)Position Number
2F0140Percentage of Full Time
The work year is 175 days (10 months of service).FLSA
Exempt (does not accrue overtime)Months per Year
10Salary Range
Depending on educational credentials, placement can range from $86,304 to $121,488 per year.Position Type
Faculty PositionsWho We Are
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, “success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.” The District’s “Students First” Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.
The College and the District
Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline College’s Office of Planning, Research, Innovation, & Effectiveness (PRIE) website.
Who We Want
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.
An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate for the students whom we serve.
The Position
The College seeks a full-time, tenure-track Faculty Services Librarian dedicated to promoting and supporting the textbook affordability solutions program that includes but is not limited to Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero-Textbook-Cost (ZTC). The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population and closing education equity gaps.
The primary responsibility of this position is to work closely with faculty and staff members college-wide to provide focused support for the planning, promotion, and expansion of textbook affordability solutions at Skyline College that include OER, ZTC, and additional activities. As part of the Academic Support & Learning Technologies division, the Faculty Services Librarian is an integral member of the ZTC Taskforce, and primarily serves instructional faculty in all disciplines taught at the college and participates in other campus-wide committees and taskforces as appropriate. This librarian will play a significant role in the electronic and print collection development efforts of the Library ensuring that the collection directly supports the curriculum and textbook affordability solutions which focus on equitable learning experiences for all community college students. This position requires self-direction, flexibility, the ability to work well with others as part of a team, and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. This assignment may include evening and weekend hours.
Start date of this assignment: Spring 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
- Provide vision, leadership, advocacy, and focused support for the inclusion of textbook affordability solutions such as Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) materials in all disciplines taught at the college.
- Supports development and adoption of OER and ZTC materials as a member of the ZTC team with activities that may include: delivery of workshops for faculty; one-on-one consultation to help faculty identify appropriate materials for inclusion or adaptation, navigate online systems, vet materials for copyright and fair use guidelines, and; and various outreach activities to promote OER/ZTC development and adoption on campus.
- Assists with the coordination of the Textbook Affordability Solutions program’s activities which may include outreach and communication with faculty, chairs, coordinators, and other stakeholders on campus; maintaining clear records of projects-in-progress; and helping with the development of workflows and best practices.
- Develop, assess, and revise, workshops and professional development that align with a focus on equity and access related to textbook affordability solutions.
- Collaborate with discipline experts to ensure that library print and electronic resources support the curricular requirements of each department, and ensure that relevant materials complement programs, degrees, and certificates as well as individual courses and subject areas specific to Skyline College.
- Assists in the creation and maintenance of a Digital Repository/Catalog of adopted OER/ZTC materials, policies, and workflows associated with adoption.
- Assist faculty with curating, remixing, and authoring content that supports curriculum development, learning outcomes, and assessments.
- Participates in grants relevant to the program, serves on College committees as necessary to maintain and improve instructional programs, and engages in ongoing professional development activities related to the role.
- Establishes strategic partnerships with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning and other departments and programs by identifying outreach opportunities, developing and implementing instructional activities and services, and assessing outcomes.
- Collaborates with the Disabled Resource Center and the Online Learning program to address OER/ZTC accessibility and compliance.
- Participates in district and committee discussions related to open and affordable course content to ensure ongoing communication and collaboration with involved constituencies.
- Identify and implement new methods, including emerging technologies, for increasing student, faculty, and staff awareness of library services, collections, and textbook affordability solutions that include Open Educational Resources and Zero Textbook Cost materials.
- Stay abreast of current trends, tools, and technologies to move the textbook affordability solutions program forward.
- Maintain scheduled office and campus hours, and participate in department/division meetings and committees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree or above in library science, library and information science, OR the equivalent (see below)
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom
Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications
For persons applying for this position based on Equivalence, please answer the supplemental question on the online application indicating one of the following:
Degree Equivalence
The applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different.
Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master’s Degree is not generally expected or available. The applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:
i) a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree, and
ii) a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by course work required for the degree major.
Professional Achievement Equivalence
The applicant must have completed the General Education requirements for that degree and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that his/her preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.
Degree Equivalence
The applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different.
Academic Background Equivalence
Related to disciplines in which a Master’s Degree is not generally expected or available. The applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following:
i) a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree, and
ii) a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by course work required for the degree major.
Professional Achievement Equivalence
The applicant must have completed the General Education requirements for that degree and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that his/her preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The screening committee will select for interview candidates from among those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, give evidence of any or all of the following:
- Extensive knowledge of open educational resources (OER), Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) and other textbook affordability strategies and initiatives
- Familiarity with copyright law, open licensing options, fair use, author rights, archiving rights, institutional repositories, scholarly publishing, and related issues
- Demonstrated knowledge of emerging technology trends related to student success, online learning, digital scholarship, and/or digital pedagogy
- Awareness of Accessibility requirements for websites and digital sources
- Familiarity with California legislation related to OERs (e.g., SB 1359, AB 798, SB 1053)
- Working knowledge of online education and experience with learning management systems
- Demonstrated experience in implementation and technical support of research resources and learning technologies such as databases, integrated library systems, discovery layers, VR, simulation equipment, etc.
- Passion and enthusiasm for the role of libraries in the community college
- Ability to self-motivate, prioritize, and effectively multi-task in a dynamic and flexible environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including engaging presentation skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience delivering training and other instructional services in synchronous and asynchronous modalities
- Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services
- Experience supervising or coordinating paraprofessionals or student employees
- Demonstrated ability to write grants, manage projects, and/or coordinate events
- Demonstrated ability to assume leadership roles, developing programs, and/or engagement in participatory governance
- Perform and fulfill other related duties and responsibilities as required
Preferred Qualifications
- American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information Science
- Experience with reference, instruction, and collection development for certificate and degree programs
- Working knowledge of OER & ZTC content, resources, applications and concepts such as intellectual property, copyright, fair use, and academic publishing practices
Faculty Benefits
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.
Open Date
10/25/2024First Review Date
11/29/2024Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions Summary
Required Application Materials
All applicants are required to submit:
All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position)
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience
3. Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted)
Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of hire.
4. Your cover letter must include a discussion of the following questions:
- What is the role of librarians in supporting faculty with creating more equitable learning experiences for all community college students?
- What do you feel are the best strategies for helping faculty meet the needs of historically marginalized students?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555 Fax (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/
Conditions of Employment
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
Accommodations
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
Annual Security Report
San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021–2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.
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