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INSTRUCTOR - LIBRARIAN
Position Details
Classification Information
Unit
Job Status
FLSA
Position Information
Position Title
INSTRUCTOR - LIBRARIAN
Reports To
Assistant Dean
Faculty Discipline
N/A - Not Applicable
Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?
Funding Source
Functions and Responsibilities
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Online Education and Resources or designee, the Librarian will (1) provide reference/reader services for the student faculty, and administration of the College as well as the general patrons of the community. (2) Expedite the learning/teaching process by bringing professional expertise and learning resources to faculty and students, and (3) to work with faculty in the identification, development, evaluation, and utilization of both print and non-print media.
Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
This position offers a competitive starting salary of $66,307 – $70,366, along with a comprehensive college benefits package.
Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
This position offers a competitive starting salary of $66,307 – $70,366, along with a comprehensive college benefits package.
Benefits include:
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Pension and retirement plans
- Tuition waiver programs
- Opportunities for professional growth
Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community.
Supervisory Role
Oral and written supervision is received from the Assistant Dean of Online Education and Resources or designee. The Librarian may supervise library/technical assistants, technical clerks, and student aides.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Perform general reference duties and information services including, (a) designing and preparing units on bibliographic instruction which teach appropriate reference techniques, the general use of resources, and the specific use of tools in the Essex County college libraries; (b) supplying information about print and non-print media; © locating bibliographic information; (d) explaining the arrangement, resources, and policies of the library; (e) preparing exhibits.
2. Develop and conduct library orientation classes.
3. Assist students in dependent study, self-education, and pursuit of interests beyond classroom requirements.
4. Provide technical assistance to faculty engaged in course and instructional development.
5. Assist in the development of instructional materials for projects undertaken by the library.
6. Promote the effective use of print and non-print media.
7. Review, select, and recommend for purchase print and non-print materials related to his/her assigned academic subject area and other subject areas as related to collection development activities.
8. Prepare bibliographies on specific subjects.
9. Participate in the development and implementation of in-service training to enhance faculty production and utilization of learning resources.
10. Provide bibliographic instruction to classes and individual students.
11. Train and supervise technical assistants and other non-professional staff.
12. Contribute data to library studies, statistical reports and other documents.
13. Maintain the schedule of classes on bibliographic instruction and assigns the librarians to teach specific classes.
14. Actively seek opportunities for professional growth by attending professional meetings, (b) reading the professional literature, © visiting other libraries, (d) serving on related committees within the College and throughout the library community, (e) developing subject specialty area and increasing skills in instructional design.
15. Serve as liaison between day and evening/Saturday librarian.
16. Organize and implement all interlibrary loan activities.
17. Perform other related duties as required.
2. Develop and conduct library orientation classes.
3. Assist students in dependent study, self-education, and pursuit of interests beyond classroom requirements.
4. Provide technical assistance to faculty engaged in course and instructional development.
5. Assist in the development of instructional materials for projects undertaken by the library.
6. Promote the effective use of print and non-print media.
7. Review, select, and recommend for purchase print and non-print materials related to his/her assigned academic subject area and other subject areas as related to collection development activities.
8. Prepare bibliographies on specific subjects.
9. Participate in the development and implementation of in-service training to enhance faculty production and utilization of learning resources.
10. Provide bibliographic instruction to classes and individual students.
11. Train and supervise technical assistants and other non-professional staff.
12. Contribute data to library studies, statistical reports and other documents.
13. Maintain the schedule of classes on bibliographic instruction and assigns the librarians to teach specific classes.
14. Actively seek opportunities for professional growth by attending professional meetings, (b) reading the professional literature, © visiting other libraries, (d) serving on related committees within the College and throughout the library community, (e) developing subject specialty area and increasing skills in instructional design.
15. Serve as liaison between day and evening/Saturday librarian.
16. Organize and implement all interlibrary loan activities.
17. Perform other related duties as required.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
- Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
- Move between buildings.
- Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
- Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
1. Master’s degree in library science.
2. Knowledge of reference services, bibliographic techniques, and general library operations concerning print and non-print media.
3. Knowledge of automated library systems and ability to incorporate such into daily library services.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
2. Knowledge of reference services, bibliographic techniques, and general library operations concerning print and non-print media.
3. Knowledge of automated library systems and ability to incorporate such into daily library services.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
6. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Education Requirements
Master’s Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
1. Master’s degree in a related subject discipline
2. Ability to operate and utilize audiovisual hardware and software.
3. Knowledge of ADA requirements for academic libraries.
2. Ability to operate and utilize audiovisual hardware and software.
3. Knowledge of ADA requirements for academic libraries.
Education Requirements
Master’s Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)
Posting Details
Posting Information
Open Date
06/02/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Close Date
06/16/2026
Special Instructions Summary
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference Letters (2 to 3)
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