GateWay Community College (GWCC) Library seeks an innovative, dynamic, and deeply knowledgeable library professional to serve as Librarian. The person hired for this role will be responsible for coordination, implementation, and assessment of information literacy instruction that supports both face-to-face and online learners. They will be responsible for the majority of online and in person instruction. They will develop and maintain research guides on the LibGuide platform. They will also perform reference instruction services both in person and online. The person in this position will work with instructors to embed open educational resources and library subscription content into course materials. As library faculty, the person hired for this role will participate in college and district wide programs and committees.
The expected start date for this position is August 2025.
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options:
- 16 paid observed holidays
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
- Paid, sick, and personal time (if applicable)
- Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
- Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
- Flexible work schedules
Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
- Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
- Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
- Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wondr™ online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more
- Pre-Retirement Event
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
- 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)
Essential Functions:
- Provide excellent customer service and respect to all customers including staff, faculty, students, and the community.
- Work with library staff in a team environment.
- Promote library resources and services through campus partnerships and programs.
- Engage in professional development, scholarship, and service in accordance with District standards for promotion and tenure; serve on Library, College, and District committees.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and other types of documentation as needed.
- Develop and maintain subject and/or class specific research guides on the LibGuide platform.
- Foster the use of open education resources (OER) and work with instructors to embed open and library subscription content into course materials.
- Coordinate Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat service.
- Participate in reference rotation including evenings and weekends (as needed).
- Create and integrate instructional content such as tutorials, learning activities, videos and self-paced lessons, etc. into our course management system, Canvas, as well as during face-to-face instruction.
- Implement and assess the library’s instructional program(s), and communicate expertise in instructional technology best practices to the team.
- Coordinate information literacy services to support both face-to-face and online learners, including creating online instructional materials and learning objectives to increase student engagement.
GateWay Community College is a Hispanic Serving Institution with one of the most diverse student bodies in the Maricopa Community College district. Over 50% of our students indicate Hispanic heritage, 70% identify as Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and better than half of the student population represents more than 40 countries. GateWay is a College of Well-Being, committed to cultivating an environment of meaningful learning, engagement and connection.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who reflect, and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse communities and populations that make Arizona a rich and vibrant place to live and work. When you join the team at GateWay, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice built on broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at GateWay, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Core Values of Character, Care, Connection, Contribution and Career.
GateWay Community College is seeking to attract candidates who want to help us continue building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty to thrive. GateWay Community College understands that diversity is integral to excellence. We honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming, inclusive, respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, justice and well-being for all.
External Job Ad
https://jobs.erp.maricopa.edu/
Please apply directly on our site to posting #321156 at: https://jobs.erp.maricopa.edu/
If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out to david.gardea@gatewaycc.edu