Adjunct Librarian- Open Educational Resources

Posting Number: F01216

Location: Diablo Valley College

Salary:

Description of Position:

The Diablo Valley College Library seeks a dynamic and collaborative Adjunct Open Educational Resources (OER) Librarian to support the college's efforts to reduce the cost of instructional materials and promote equitable access to education. The OER Librarian will assist faculty in identifying, adopting, adapting, and creating Open Educational Resources and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) materials. This role involves providing specialized support for the college's OER initiatives, engaging with faculty and staff, and contributing to the development of sustainable OER practices across disciplines. The OER librarian will also engage in a full range of reference, library instruction, collection development, and outreach activities.Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with faculty to identify and adopt high-quality OER and ZTC materials for courses.

• Provide consultations and workshops on OER discovery, copyright, open licensing, and accessibility.

• Develop and maintain guides, toolkits, and resources to support OER adoption and creation using Canvas, LibGuides, and other digital platforms.

• Collaborate with the college's OER/ZTC committee, library, and other stakeholders to advance the college's textbook affordability goals.

• Participate in the development, delivery, and assessment of library instructional efforts for campus-based and distance education;

• Provide reference service to students, faculty, staff and the community;

• Participate in the collection, development and implementation of print and electronic information resources and services;

• Develop library collections in the assigned subject areas;

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

In addition to contractual duties, all faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college.Assignment may be in the evening, weekends, and/or online.

Inquiries:

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D1080-Library

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;

2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;

3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;

4. meeting with students outside of class;

5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;

6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;

7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;

8. maintaining accurate academic records;

9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Masters Degree in Library and Information Science, or equivalent

Master's Degree (language): The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS).

If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed below, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The https://www.4cd.edu/career/forms/equivalency-application/Academic%20Position%20Application%20-%20Masters%20Degree%20Discipline%20Equivalency%20Form.pdf. In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:

1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).

2. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and

3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.Non-masters (language):The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):

Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience

OR

Any associate degree AND six years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.

If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e., you do not possess the EXACT degree title listed) and believe that you meet the minimum qualifications, fill out the equivalency petition form in the document section of the online application. If you are unsure that you meet the minimum qualifications, please fill out the equivalency petition. The https://www.4cd.edu/career/forms/equivalency-application/Academic%20Position%20Application,%20Supplemental%20-%20Non-Masters%20Degree%20Discipline%20Equivalencies.pdf

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.

• Knowledge of Open Educational Resources, open licensing (Creative Commons), and Zero Textbook Cost initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators.

• Familiarity with instructional design, accessibility standards, and universal design for learning principles.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Job Open Date: 03/21/2025

Job Close Date: 5/23/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2025

# of Months: 5 months

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6097064

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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