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The Shoreline Community College library is a welcoming place with services and resources that support students, faculty, and staff across multiple modes of access including in-person and virtual access. These include reference services, instructional support, information literacy instruction, providing access to physical and virtual collections to support student information needs, programming to support student and information needs, collaborating across the college to support students, and providing a safe and accessible space for students to study.
Position 1- Outreach and Inclusion Librarian
The Outreach and Inclusion Librarian will lead and facilitate equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts with an emphasis on sustained action and cultural transformation through library outreach, programing, and public services in alignment with the college DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) strategic plan. This position will develop and drive forward the key public service initiatives of the library, and lead efforts to address racial disparities in service delivery of library programs and services. The outreach and inclusion librarian will collaborate with college DEI leaders, multicultural faculty, the multicultural center, and international student services to ensure library services are equitable and accessible across diverse student populations. This position will work directly with Ethnic and Multicultural studies programs and be the library liaison to cultural centers on campus including the multicultural center, Gender Equity Center, and WAVES (Worthy of Achievement, Validation, Empowerment, and Success for Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders) center.
Position 2- Professional and Technical Programs Librarian
We have seen a growth in hands-on professional and technical programs at the community college level. Where libraries were once focused on the more traditional academic programs, the Professional Technical Program Librarian will directly support growing professional and technical programs including nursing, dental hygiene, automotive, manufacturing, and others through collection development, information literacy instruction, programming, and library services. This position will engage in outreach and collaboration with discipline faculty and students.
All tenure track librarians will participate in a core set of responsibilities for the library including instruction, reference, departmental liaison activities, outreach, and collection development under the direction of the Executive Director. All tenure track librarians will participate in library and college-wide planning and assessment projects through service on teams, committees, task forces, and special projects, and actively engage in networking and professional development through national/regional/local organizations.
Shoreline seeks candidates that can identify and mitigate the barriers to success that many students face and be passionate about creating an equitable learning environment that supports success for all students.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science, Information Science, or Museum studiesfrom an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution
- One (1) year of working experience in a college library
Knowledge of
- Microsoft 365 Suite including the Office apps/programs, Teams, One Drive, SharePoint, and use of shared calendars
- Springshare LibApps, LibGuides, LibCal, LibAnswers, Libstaffer, and LibChat.
- Library Management Systems such as ExLibris Alma, Primo, and OCLC Worldshare
- Learning Management Systems such as Canvas
- Collection development practices in college libraries
Skill in
- Fostering a climate of equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and responsiveness
- Imparting excitement and enthusiasm into the library and information services
- Experience with or willingness to gain experience with teaching and developing coursework online
- Contributing to equity and belonging through multicultural awareness and competence
- Effective oral/written communication with individuals at all levels inside and outside the College
- Adapting to a variety of situations with students from diverse backgrounds/abilities
- Developing/modifying curriculum and library collections both collaboratively and independently
- Working and interacting effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators and others of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Outreach & Inclusion Librarian
- Recognizing and anticipating the changing needs in the college ecosphere regarding library services
- Contributing to equity by identifying and mitigating barriers for individual student learning
- Developing library spaces, and programming to create comfort and refuge for all students
- Developing library collections that support student use and highlight minoritized voices
- Training and coordinating student peer library staff in collaboration with library circulation leadership
- Professional & Technical Programs Librarian
- Developing collections and services for nursing, dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, and other health sciences fields and/or developing collections and services for automotive, manufacturing, engineering, and other professional technical fields.
- Information literacy instruction, standards, and practices in the medical, automotive, manufacturing, and other professional technical fields
- Outreach and collaboration with professional and technical programs
Conditions of Employment
Physical Work Environment:
The College is currently in mixed (both in-person and online) operations, with the option for some assignments to completed in an online environment based on program or area needs. If authorized by the College for remote (online) instruction, faculty will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and support for online work needs. For on-campus in-person instruction, work is usually performed in a classroom/office space that requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Faculty typically use computers and media equipment in the work environment.
Term Of Employment/Salary:
This is a full-time, tenure track position, with a 172-day annual contract beginning September 19, 2024. Salary placement is determined by the number of qualifying years of teaching/work experience combined with educational preparation. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.
Other Conditions:
Shoreline Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment for all students, employees, and applicants, and does not allow discrimination or harassment on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. For our full non-discrimination statement and contact information, visit: https://www.shoreline.edu/about-shoreline/non-discrimination.aspx.
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@shoreline.edu.
- This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Associated Federation of Teachers Local #1950.
- In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
- Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon offer of employment.
In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
Required Materials
- NEOGOV online profile, application, and supplemental question(s)
- Letter of interest addressing qualifications related to the needs of the position
- Current resume
- Unofficial Transcripts documenting relevant and highest degrees (official required upon hire)
Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.
Community Standard Statement
Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.
- See bottom for Part-Time Faculty Benefits Information
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional Flexible Medical Spending Account (FSA)
- Optional Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
- Optional SRA Tax Annuities
- Optional Deferred Compensation Plan
- Optional Home/Auto Insurance with Liberty Mutual
- Optional Credit Union participation
- Optional GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
- Tuition Waiver
- Various Professional Development & Wellness Programs
Health Insurance
Employee premiums for health insurance range depending on the plan and dependents covered.
- Two options for standard managed-care plans
- One value managed-care plan
- Three preferred provider options
- Two CDHP options
Dental Insurance
Employees have three dental plans to choose from.
- Two managed-care dental plan
- One preferred provider dental plan
Life Insurance
Life Insurance overview:
- $35,000 basic coverage and $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage at no cost to the employee
- Optional coverage for spouse, children, supplemental, optional, and additional accidental death and dismemberment coverage - all at additional cost to the employee
Long-term Disability Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance overview:
- Basic Coverage: 90 day waiting period, $240 per month maximum
- Optional Coverage: 90+ day waiting period, 60% of gross pay - tax free (retirement plan still continues)
Retirement Plans
- Public Employees Retirement System Plan 2 or Plan 3. Classified and civil service positions eligible to participate.
- Teacher's Retirement System (TRS) - Plan 3. Available for those who have been enrolled and vested in the past
- State Board Retirement Plan administered through TIAA-CREF - full time faculty and administrative/exempt positions eligible to participate.
The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) manages health, dental, life, and long term disability insurance. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services administers Shoreline’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
PART-TIME FACULTY POSITIONS
A part time faculty member becomes eligible for benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Spring and fall quarters are considered consecutive quarters for benefits eligibility. Half time is determined based on each institution's definition of full time.
A part time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Shoreline, Washington, 98133
