Tenure Track Faculty- Librarian- FT

Tenure Track Faculty- Librarian- FT
Harold Washington College

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education. Harold Washington College is a student-centered institution that empowers all members of its community through accessible and affordable academic advancement, career development and personal enrichment. Harold Washington College, located at 30 East Lake Street in Chicago's Loop, serves thousands of students annually by supporting each one in pursuit of a certificate or degree and ensuring they are ready to succeed in further college or a career after graduation. Harold Washington College Library seeks a full-time Librarian to provide library services to students, faculty and staff. This position is responsible for delivering a full range of services that include reference assistance library instruction, and collection maintenance. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides reference desk coverage and assists library users in identifying and locating electronic and print materials and solving research problems.
• Provides information literacy instruction to students, faculty, and staff in formats suitable to class, group operational, or individual needs. 
• Collaborates with staff and faculty to select new resources for the library collection, working within the approved collection development guidelines
• Supports the acquisitions, cataloging, and circulation of library materials.
• Performs other duties and completes projects as assigned.
• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Library Science is required.
• Must be self-directed, innovative and able to assess current operations in an effort to develop practical action programs to improve the functioning of the department.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels (both inside and outside of the organization).
• Must be able to work well within a culturally diverse environment with the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must be flexible, innovative and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
   

For consideration, please submit the following:

• Cover letter 
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Transcript (Official transcripts must be provided if hired)
• A statement of your teaching philosophy; and
• Professional letters of recommendation 

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago.