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Position Information
Position Title
Instruction/Outreach Faculty Librarian
Classification Title
Full-Time Faculty
Position Number
B348PD
Grade Level
Starting Wage/Salary
$61,560 - $72, 009 plus exceptional benefits. Subject to change due to ongoing faculty negotiations.
Close Date
07/26/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Open Until Filled Notes
Position Type/Employee Class
Full-Time Faculty
Faculty Status
This is a full-time tenure track faculty position represented by the Faculty Forum, not eligible for overtime. The assigned position is 9 months (179 days) per academic year.
FTE
1.0
Contract Months
9.0
Overtime Eligible
Exempt
Location
Bend
Hybrid Remote Work Eligible?
No
Exceptional COCC Benefits Summary
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Primary Purpose
The Instruction and Outreach librarian coordinates the instructional and reference/research services of the COCC Libraries. This faculty librarian is responsible for leading an active, multi-faceted library instruction program in a highly collaborative environment working closely with other library colleagues. The Instruction and Outreach Librarian works closely with other departmental faculty to integrate information literacy (IL) into the physical and virtual classrooms across all COCC campuses, including Redmond, Madras, and Prineville.
This position provides direction for the Library's reference and research service developing and assessing different approaches and initiatives to maintain and support its relevance for student success.
The Instruction and Outreach Librarian collaborates with colleagues to publicize and promote the library as the intellectual center of the campus community and works with colleagues to implement and further develop the Library's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with library and other departmental faculty, is responsible for the planning, implementation, promotion and assessment of the Library's Information Literacy (IL) program;
• Participate in all aspects of library instructional services, including teaching online, asynchronous credit courses as well as teaching one-shot instruction sessions, embedded librarian classes, and book-a librarian appointments on the main and branch campuses;
• Collaborate with others as well as work individually to create course-specific resources, guides, and online tutorials for use in both traditional and virtual environments that meet student learning needs at all COCC campuses;
• Support College Now courses and other K-12 initiatives that address information literacy;
• Maintain current skills with library instruction techniques, technologies and information literacy theories. Stay involved in professional activities and advocate for Information Literacy at the state, regional and national level;
• Provide leadership, plan, promote, and assess the library's reference/research assistance services to our students, faculty and other patron groups on all COCC campuses. Provide research assistance to students and faculty via the library's reference and research services;
• Provide oversight and evaluation of the work of the Part-Time Instruction and Outreach Librarian on the Redmond campus;
• Develop, implement, and assess reference/research and instructional library services to Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras campuses;
• Collaborate in the development of library marketing and outreach materials to promote library services at all COCC campuses, including the planning, implementation, and assessment of the Library's Outreach Plan;
• Serve on the library's leadership team, which includes the Library Director, the Collection Development and Acquisitions Librarian, Head of Access Services, and the Systems and Discovery Librarian. Participate in general planning and policy implementation for the library.
• Participate in library outreach activities (Bobcat Orientations, student or faculty trainings, Poetry Month activities, etc.);
• Participate in the assessment of other library activities and programs;
• Participate in student advising. Each COCC faculty member is required to provide academic advising to an average of 35 students;
• Serve as COCC library representative to OpenOregon Open Educational Resources (OER)/Affordable Course Materials Workgroup and participate in related discussions about OER on COCC's campuses.
• Provide community service. As part of their responsibilities and criteria for promotion, COCC expects faculty to provide community service, including service both inside the college's district and beyond (including state and national service);
• Provide service to College. As part of their responsibilities and criteria for promotion, COCC requires faculty to be involved in collaborative efforts and take part in College governance. May serve on committees and also engage in individual efforts to improve the operation, systems, faculty/staff and student performance such as serving peer teams, assessment projects, significant accreditation efforts, new program development, or special projects/task forces as assigned;
• Participate in library meetings, training sessions and other college academic activities;
• May include some weekend and evening hours;
• Perform other essential special assignments as requested by the Library Director.

Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

• Knowledge of instructional theories and ability to teach library classes in a physical and online environment;
• Knowledge of instructional design principles in an online environment;
• Experience with concepts and goals of information literacy;
• Experience in creating instructional and information materials such as online tutorials, surveys, and guides;
• Demonstrated understanding of information needs of community college students;
• Familiarity with emerging technologies as they relate to information literacy and library services;
• Experience with library reference and search services;
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Professional initiative and flexibility;
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making;
• Ability to successfully lead and complete projects;
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and commitments in an effective and timely manner;
• Willingness and ability to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required, at all COCC campuses;
• Ability to be responsive to all students, faculty, and community employers as customers;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records including student information and records;
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse population and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experiences;
• Ability to effectively utilize common Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to communicate, gather data, and generate reports;
• Ability to communicate fluently and effectively, both orally and in writing, in English language.

Ergonomic Requirements
Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught at the main campus or at other campus centers, and classes taught online or as online/face-to-face hybrids. It is possible that up to 50% of assigned duties may be at the COCC branch campuses in Redmond, Madras and Prineville. All individuals are required to be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
Education

• Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution.

Experience

• One year of experience in library instructional planning and assessment, which includes coursework or experience in library instruction.

Equivalency Statement
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience

• Experience in the use of a learning management system (preferably Canvas).
• Familiarity with the providing instructional services to multiple campuses.
• Experience with outreach and providing library services to multiple campuses.

EEO Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC's EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.