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Job Title Faculty, Librarian
Location LSC-Creekside Center
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Job ID 43777
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Qualities of Excellence As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.
Lone Star College Faculty Commitment
Student Invested
Content Expert
Pedagogically Excellent
Institutionally Dedicated
Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology. Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.
Job Description Purpose and Scope: The librarian’s role is to support learning through the provision of instruction, reference, and collection development services to a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and community members. The librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure students have access to the resources needed to support the curriculum across multiple modalities.
Essential Job Functions
Provides individualized and class instruction in the use of library resources to support the development of information literacy skills
Provides general reference services in a variety of in‑person and electronic formats
Serves as liaison to multiple academic departments to provide subject‑tailored information literacy instruction, develop research guides, and assist with collection development
Assists in maintaining and developing the library’s collection including print, audiovisual and electronic resources
Evaluates, recommends, introduces, and maintains innovative technology to assist with student learning and success
Develops outreach and cocurricular activities for students, faculty, and community partners, in order to promote library services and support cross‑disciplinary learning outside of the classroom
Administers on‑going assessments of library services and programsMeets institutional service and professional development goals as determined in collaboration with dean/director
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to teach information literacy courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of information literacy in developing student learning in an academic institution
Ability to effectively use technology in the performance of the job and in the classroom, including computers, laptops, eBook readers, tablets, pads, and other mobile devices, as well as online and virtual technologies
Physical Abilities
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Schedule and Conditions
Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office/library/classroom environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science from an ALA‑accredited institution
Salary Commensurate With Education, Experience And Qualifications. Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer, the resume submitted will be utilized to calculate salary.
Resume Information
Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
Whether the position was full time or part time
Whether the position was paid or unpaid
Level of degree completed including date earned.
Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree
Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more.
Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on “My Activities” at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on “Add Attachment.” Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
Each week, this position will split time between LSC-Creekside (8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX 77375) and LSC-Conroe Center (777 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe, TX 77303).
How to Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand-delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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Job Title Faculty, Librarian
Location LSC-Creekside Center
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Job ID 43777
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Education and Training
Industries Online Audio and Video Media
Commitment to Mission This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Qualities of Excellence As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.
Lone Star College Faculty Commitment
Student Invested
Content Expert
Pedagogically Excellent
Institutionally Dedicated
Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology. Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.
Job Description Purpose and Scope: The librarian’s role is to support learning through the provision of instruction, reference, and collection development services to a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and community members. The librarian collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators to ensure students have access to the resources needed to support the curriculum across multiple modalities.
Essential Job Functions
Provides individualized and class instruction in the use of library resources to support the development of information literacy skills
Provides general reference services in a variety of in‑person and electronic formats
Serves as liaison to multiple academic departments to provide subject‑tailored information literacy instruction, develop research guides, and assist with collection development
Assists in maintaining and developing the library’s collection including print, audiovisual and electronic resources
Evaluates, recommends, introduces, and maintains innovative technology to assist with student learning and success
Develops outreach and cocurricular activities for students, faculty, and community partners, in order to promote library services and support cross‑disciplinary learning outside of the classroom
Administers on‑going assessments of library services and programsMeets institutional service and professional development goals as determined in collaboration with dean/director
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to teach information literacy courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs
Excellent interpersonal, customer service, oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of information literacy in developing student learning in an academic institution
Ability to effectively use technology in the performance of the job and in the classroom, including computers, laptops, eBook readers, tablets, pads, and other mobile devices, as well as online and virtual technologies
Physical Abilities
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Schedule and Conditions
Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office/library/classroom environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science from an ALA‑accredited institution
Salary Commensurate With Education, Experience And Qualifications. Your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer, the resume submitted will be utilized to calculate salary.
Resume Information
Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
Whether the position was full time or part time
Whether the position was paid or unpaid
Level of degree completed including date earned.
Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree
Benefits Marketing Statement By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, wellness programs, professional development opportunities, sabbatical opportunities and more.
Special Instructions Go to the Job Search page, click on “My Activities” at the top of the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on “Add Attachment.” Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached your cover letter with your resume. If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts. You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.
Each week, this position will split time between LSC-Creekside (8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX 77375) and LSC-Conroe Center (777 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe, TX 77303).
How to Apply ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand-delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States. More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.
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