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Closing Date: 11/02/2025

Open Until Filled No

Classification Title Librarian: Contract Instructor-College Credit

Working Title Assistant Professor, Librarian

Recruitment Limits

Location San Diego Miramar College

Pay Information

Class 1, Step C – Class 6, Step C ($6,933.44– $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Faculty Salary Schedule.

Initial salary placement is commensurate with required education and related teaching experience as outlined in section A2.1 of the AFT Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and it is non-negotiable.

The District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including employer paid medical, dental, vision plans, sick leave, and opportunities for professional development. This position is FLSA Exempt and may not accrue overtime. Benefits will be provided under the terms of the AFT -Guild, Local 1931 – Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement. Annual Salaries will be recalculated for service less than a full academic year based on Education Code §87815, any required adjustment will be made within the first pay period. Travel reimbursement for interviewees traveling more than 200 miles, one-way, may be paid according to geographic location (see SDCCD Travel Stipend Policy, Rev 7/14/2011). Typically, Assistant Professors earn tenure after 4 years and promote to Associate Professor. The SDCCD Employment Web Page provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements and handbooks, and more information about terms and conditions of employment to include salary and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE:

1.0 FTE

Job Duration 12 months

Position Number: 002146

FLSA Status Exempt (does not accrue overtime)

Bargaining Unit AFT/College Faculty

Range (na)

Position Type Academic

Department Academic Services

The Position

San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant Professor, Librarian. Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ).

Under the direction of the Dean of Academic Services, the Librarian will collaboratively engage in the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of various library services and programs, as assigned. This 12-month San Diego Miramar College faculty position begins at the Assistant Professor level. San Diego Miramar College is one of three credit colleges in the San Diego Community College District. The libraries share a state-wide library services platform.

The successful candidate will have responsibility at San Diego Miramar College for cataloging/technical services/systems/electronic resource management and contribute to course specific instruction, class visits, workshops, research consultations (in-person and virtual), chat reference, reference desk, selecting materials for 10-15 department liaison areas, and outreach events.

We are a fast‐growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution ( MSI ) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom.

The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,972 [African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Asian (13%), Filipino (6%), Hispanic/Latina/o/e/x (31%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (1%), White (34%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

In addition to expertise in their field, San Diego Miramar College seeks applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support our diverse student populations. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate ways they will develop tools and resources to better serve historically marginalized and minoritized populations (https://sdmiramar.edu/services/leading-equity-anti-racism-and-diversity-lead) . We strongly encourage candidates who possess the experience for the position, and who are student-centered and continue to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI ) to best serve our student population.

Those who join our team at San Diego Miramar College can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that promotes broad collaboration among faculty, classified professionals, administration, students, and community and industry partners. We are proud of our commitment to create a socially just and responsive culture, host ethnically diverse speakers, and support various equity-focused professional development opportunities. Our college strives to ensure that students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color and disproportionately impacted students. In fact, the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is encapsulated by our newly adopted Strategic Goal #5:

Miramar College Strategic Goal #5

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ( DEI ) – Build an environment that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice for the benefit of the college community.

+ Strategic Direction 1- Systematically update college processes, programs, and practices within a comprehensive equity framework for equity-minded practices in the workplace, the classroom, and support programs/services.

+ Strategic Direction 2- Establish comprehensive professional development for the campus community to increase capacity around and engage in equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and anti-racism.

+ Strategic Direction 3-Systematically review, develop and incorporate equity-minded practices in: 1) culturally responsive instructional pedagogy, 2) student-centered services, and 3) recruitment, screening, and retention of employees.

Applicants can review Miramar College’s full strategic plan (https://sdmiramar.edu/sites/default/files/2021-07/San\_Diego\_Miramar\_College\_Fall\_2020-Spring\_2027\_Strategic\_Plan.pdf) on Miramar College’s website.

Applications are currently being accepted for Assistant Professor, Librarian, located at San Diego Miramar Campus. This position reports to the Dean of the School of Academic Services and is under the general direction of the Library Department Chair. This is a 12-month position. Some evening, weekend, or off-campus assignments may be required based on department needs during library’s open hours. The selected candidate must be willing to adjust workdays/hours based on the department’s needs.

Major Responsibilities

All San Diego Miramar College Librarians adhere to the ALA Code of Ethics and share responsibility for departmental and faculty functions including cataloging, technical services, systems, electronic resource management; direction of paraprofessional employees; reference services; instruction; development and assessment of student learning outcomes & library services; liaison relationships with faculty regarding instruction and collection development & management; teaching credit courses; collection development & management & knowledge of open educational resources ( OER ); library promotion or outreach; committee work; program review; planning; accreditation; as well as other duties necessary to provide quality library services and resources.

Duties include configuration, maintenance, enhancement, training and troubleshooting of the library services platform and its public web interface, managing and supporting all other library-specific systems and web-based services, and coordinating cataloging and systems work.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Master’s in library science, library and information science, OR

+ the equivalent

Desired Qualifications

+ Knowledge of and professional experience with library services platforms (i.e. ExLibris), including public and staff modules.

+ Professional experience with original and copy cataloging, using current cataloging rules and practices. ( RDA , LCSH , and Library of Congress Classification).

+ Professional experience working in maintaining a bibliographic database, including authority control processes and procedures.

+ Professional experience managing, assessing, and supporting all aspects of library systems, software, and technology, including library services platforms and electronic resources. Experience gathering and analyzing statistical data from various vendor platforms, including Springshare and other library content management systems.

+ Professional experience performing library reference services (both in-person and virtual), including the use of various reference tools.

+ Professional experience with library resources and services such as library catalogs, electronic books, online databases, open educational resources ( OER ), LibGuides, etc.

+ Knowledge of library instruction methods, principles, and trends.

+ Knowledge of current collection development and management trends and methods, including faculty liaison relationships.

+ Knowledge of AI and the applications, potential benefits and challenges, and impacts on libraries within educational settings.

+ Flexibility and receptiveness to new ideas, methods, duties, or organizational changes.

+ Experience coordinating activities or collaborating with various areas of the library or with other departments and/or other institutions.

+ Experience collaborating with paraprofessionals, librarian colleagues, and faculty in a positive and encouraging manner.

+ Evidence of current professional development activities.

+ Experience working positively and effectively within a culturally diverse environment.

+ Willingness to take on new responsibilities.

+ Serve on faculty committees in support of the library’s mission

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

Equivalency

If you do not possess the exact degrees, or higher, listed above or if you anticipate receiving the required degree prior to the start of teaching classes, please complete a Request for Equivalency Form (https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/368/docs/50590569.pdf) and attach it during the application process.

Foreign Degree:

Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) (http://www.naces.org/members.html) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC .( ACEI ) (https://www.acei-global.org/evaluation-services/) . A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:

Commitment to Diversity:

All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.

Click here (https://www.sdccd.edu/departments/human-resources/eeo-diversity/policies-and-procedures.aspx) for the EEO / Diversity / Nondiscrimination – Policies and Procedures

Working Conditions

Mostly within an office, at a desk with computer and out on the library reference desk. Walking required but no heavy lifting.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

San Diego Miramar College is piloting anonymous screening format as a means to minimize implicit bias in the screening of applications. The anonymous screening format of applications refers to the process of reviewing applications without revealing the personal information of the applicants, such as their name, gender, or other potentially biased details. This approach aims to eliminate unconscious biases, promoting fair and objective evaluation based solely on the experience of the applicants. By anonymizing applications, screening committees create a more inclusive and diverse hiring process.

To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility ( DEIA ), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

+ Complete online application including all supplemental questions;

+ Three (3) professional references listed within online application (one peer and two supervisors);

+ Cover letter;

+ Resume or CV;

+ Unofficial transcripts (Graduate and undergraduate); AND ,

+ Three (3) references included within the online application.

+ Equivalency Request (required if applicable).

+ Foreign Degree Evaluation (required if applicable).

+ Licenses/Certificates/Credentials.

Unofficial Transcripts will not be included with your application during the screening process. The unofficial transcripts will only be reviewed before the interview process.

Tentative Timeline (Subject to Amendments)

First round interviews planned for December 2025

Conditions of Employment:

SELECTED CANDIDATE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT :

+ Submit “official” college transcripts as stated on application (even if a degree is not a requirement for this position);

+ Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment);

+ Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the District’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment);

+ Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States as required by the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification form;

+ Attend a new hire processing appointment in People, Culture, and Technology Services located at the District Administrative Offices; AND ,

+ Employed on an initial contract of one (1) year that is eligible for renewal annually for up to a subsequent one-year period.

EMPLOYMENT AFTER RETIREMENT

If you accept a contract (permanent) position with SDCCD and are a retired annuitant with CalPERS or CalSTRS, you must reinstate from your retirement system. Please reference the CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/retirees/working-after-retirement/reinstatement-from-retirement) or CalSTRS (http://www.calstrs.com/general-information/retirement-after-reinstatement-enhancements) website for further information.

Additional Information:

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

SDCCD provides a comprehensive fringe benefit package for its full-time academic employees. The District contributes toward the cost of the premium (including dependent coverage) for the medical insurance plan options. Additional benefits include dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Contract employees become members of the State Teachers’ Retirement System ( STRS ) upon appointment.

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