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Working Title:
Instructor - Librarian/Information Studies Temporary Part-Time/Adjunct
Institution:
Normandale Community College
Classification Title:
Community College Faculty
Bargaining Unit / Union:
210: Minnesota State College Faculty
City:
Bloomington
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Salary Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
Classification: Temporary, part-time faculty
Working Title : Instructor - Librarian/Information Studies
Bargaining Unit / Union : 210: Minnesota State College Faculty
Employment Condition : Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
Compensation for under 5 credits is $1,650 per semester credit. Those teaching more than five credits are temporary part-time employees and can move to the faculty salary schedule.
The vacancy is posted on-line from Monday November 3 to November 30 at 11:59pm
ABOUT THE POSITIONS AND THE DEPARTMENT
This position provides classroom information literacy instruction, one-on-one education and research assistance to our Normandale students, staff, and faculty. This position collaborates with college faculty in other disciplines to design, plan, and deliver instruction to our diverse student population that is tailored to the discipline, course, and assignment.
Librarians work together to develop and execute library work plans, policies, and procedures. The successful candidate will be a service-oriented individual with an understanding of how librarianship contributes to the success of students and faculty in teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will:
Provide high-quality research assistance to our diverse community at the Research Desk or in research consultations
Collaborate with faculty to develop course-integrated library instruction and create associated lesson plans, materials, and research guides
Deliver high-quality course-integrated information literacy instruction in all delivery modes (face-to-face, online synchronous, online asynchronous, and hybrid)
Participate in shared librarian duties such as collection development including selection and deselection
Serve the college and/or library communities as schedule allows (e.g. college committees, MnPALS library consortium groups, etc.)
Engage in on-going professional development to keep current in library science and in the scholarship of teaching and learning
The Library supports the college's goal of achieving racial equity in educational outcomes and experiences. The individuals hired will be expected to engage in this work across the college, in the Library, and in the classroom (e.g., attend campus trainings, identify and work to resolve barriers or inequities in library services, employ culturally responsive teaching practices, etc.).
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in library science or equivalent degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with students in academic libraries.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Teaching experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of current methodologies and pedagogy in information literacy and research instruction, reference, and student learning assessment.
Experience with, or knowledge of, instructional, communication, or graphic design technologies to develop online tutorials, guides, videos, or other instructional materials.
Demonstrated experience, or knowledge of, providing in-depth research assistance in person and virtually.
Evidence of continuous professional development related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and professional development in librarianship.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Strong service orientation - enthusiasm for delivering high-quality and timely service.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
To be qualified for this position, you must meet all of the minimum qualifications.
All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment. Normandale does not sponsor visas.
WHY NORMANDALE
Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, serving almost 15,000 learners from diverse backgrounds, 42% of whom are persons of color and nearly 25% of whom are first-generation college students. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow and learn and advance all the while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for learners to learn.
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package for those teaching more than 5 credits including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; generous vacation and sick leave as well as 11 paid holidays each year; employer-paid life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; and tax-deferred compensation. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for employees and certain dependents, once qualifying criteria are met.
For information on benefits, visit SEGIP's website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . This position is also part of Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF). The collective bargaining agreement (https://www.mscfmn.org/mscf-contracts) outlines many additional benefits provided.
For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/benefits/retirement_brochure.pdf) through MMB.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
The college is committed to honoring human differences. We expect and foster tolerance of different values and ideas. We are committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.
We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at 952.358.8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
HOW TO APPLY
Upload (attach) a cover letter that addresses how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position
Upload (attach) current resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Upload (attach) unofficial/official college transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening)
Note: If selected for hire, official academic transcripts will be required.
The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
01-14-2026
Position End Date:
06-30-2026
Open Date:
11-03-2025
Close Date:
12-01-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Heather Nicole Nova
Posting Contact Email:
heather.nova@normandale.edu
