Faculty, Librarian

Austin Community College

$73K — $109K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
  • Experience with active and applied teaching methodologies.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using digital information resources and current learning technologies.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
  • Commitment to the mission of Austin Community College and to cultural awareness.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver reference and information literacy instruction to students.
  • Maintain the library's collection and develop subject bibliographies.
  • Participate in the formulation of library services goals and policies.
  • Serve on college-wide committees and engage in meetings.
  • Compile and maintain statistics on library functions and services.

Benefits

  • Reliable transportation for local travel.
  • Regular office hours to assist students.
  • Participation in college functions and community events.
  • Commitment to a culture of care for all students.
Full Job Description
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Job Posting Title:
Faculty, Librarian

Job Description Summary:
To provide information literacy/library instruction, research and reference services to students.

Job Description:

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

  • Delivery of reference services, information literacy instruction and library instruction, and design of curriculum.
  • Maintains materials collection, subject bibliography, and integration of relevant Library Services (LS) activities with instructional departments of the College.
  • Participates in the development and delivery of the LS information literacy instruction and library instructional program.
  • Serves on and participate in LS and college-wide committees and meetings.
  • Participates in LS budget planning and the formulation of goals, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintains records and statistical data on LS functions and services as appropriate.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Head Librarian, Dean, and/or Associate Vice President.


Technology

  • Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, and knowledge of digital information resources, the internet, a knowledge of online, electronic resources and classroom or other current learning technologies for effective teaching to ensure student success at the community college level.


Principal Professional Standards

  • Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
  • Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
  • Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
  • Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
  • Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
  • Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.


Required Education
  • Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.


Other Requirements
  • Reliable transportation for travel in the Austin area - ACC District as required.


Qualities of a Successful Candidate

  • Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
  • A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
  • Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
  • Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
  • Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
  • A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
  • Commitment to a culture of care for all.
  • Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
  • Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
  • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
  • Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.


Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application:
  • Unofficial/copy of transcripts
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
  • Cover letter - explaining interest in the position


2. If get selected then request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [redacted]. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:

ACC Human Resources

Attn: Prisca M Baker

6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224

Austin, TX 78752

Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
  • Work is routinely performed in a library setting.
  • Able to push a fully loaded book cart (50lbs), and place and remove books from shelves.
  • Occasional lifting of 30 pounds of books in a book carton or book bag.
  • Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, and manual dexterity.
  • Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.


Salary Range

$73,631- $109,939 (Based on a 12-month Contract to start Fall, 2026)

Number of Openings:
1

Job Posting Close Date:
July 20, 2026

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