Reference Librarian Instructor, Tenure Track
Highline College
Des Moines, Washington
Highline College (located in Des Moines, Washington) is recruiting a full-time, 9-month tenure track Reference Librarian position (
link) starting fall quarter, September 17, 2019. The reference librarian will provide research assistance and individualized instruction to students, faculty, staff, and the public. The reference librarian will collaborate with discipline faculty to teach information literacy to students in variety of classes across the curriculum including BAS (Bachelors of Applied Science) classes. As a member of the reference department, the librarian will share responsibility for collection development. The reference librarian will provide support to improve equity and student achievement, specifically to cohorts of underserved students. The reference department is instrumental in leading open educational resources (OER) use and expansion. The reference librarian is service oriented, requiring excellent social, communication, and collaboration skills.
Salary range: $57,550 to $65,950 for 9-month contract
Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 20 minutes south of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 70% students of color, representing over 35 nations and more than 100 languages. It ranks fifth in the nation for racial and ethnic diversity for public colleges. The college embraces equity, inclusion, and social justice, with the core goals of Student Attainment, Diversity, Community Engagement, and Sustainability.
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PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:To ensure full review of your application, materials should be received by February 8, 2019 at 4pm .ANTICIPATED DATE OF EMPLOYMENT:September 17, 2019 SALARY:This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Typically that includes teaching and participating in departmental and college-wide activities. Salary is based on the negotiated faculty salary schedule. Initial placement typically ranges from $57,550 to $65,950 (depending on the candidate's qualifications) for a 9 month contract (170 instructional days).
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To ensure full consideration, please follow instructions carefully and fill out the online form completely including the supplemental tab for the diversity statement.
Deadline to apply is February 8, 2019 at 4pm.
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Thank you,
Karen
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Karen Fernandez
Reference Librarian
Highline College
kfernandez@highline.edu------------------------------