Provisional Librarian (1-semester)

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All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

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Salary Range (Based on Education and Experience):  $51,881- $73,779 (pro-rated to 1-semester)

About the Library

The Pima Community College Library empowers our patrons to achieve their academic and life goals, providing research support, instruction, collections, and spaces for intellectual exploration. We offer services and resources online and at five campus libraries.

About the Position

Pima Community College Library seeks an enthusiastic and student-focused librarian for a one-semester provisional position with 90 days of accountability between January 4, 2027 and May 28, 2027.  The successful candidate will serve at PCC’s Northwest Campus Library.The position includes responsibilities for providing information literacy instruction, reference services, and research consultations both online and in person, and engaging in collection development. 

• Design, provide, and assess contextualized information literacy instruction in both online and face to face modalities; Serve as embedded librarian in selected courses utilizing the D2L Brightspace LMS;
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and administrators in accessing relevant, reliable, accurate information; Provide ready reference, reference consultations, demonstrations and workshops, and participate in the Library’s live chat service;
• Produce and update research guides, tutorials, and other resources to promote and support student learning through the use of library materials, tools, and services;
• Assist in developing and maintaining the library collection as a resource for students, staff, faculty, and administrators;
• Engage in outreach and promotional activities to the campus and community; 
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students and utilize a collegial style in all forms of communication.

• Master’s degree from a library and information studies program accredited by the American Library Association.

• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed to meet student needs.

• Work in multiple modalities, including in-person and online

• Academic library experience
• Experience creating web-based content such as research guides, tutorials, etc.
• Experience with course management software
• Collection development experience

The College places a premium on candidates with an openness to new approaches and professional growth. We recognize that our faculty body is strengthened by a cross-sectional breadth of experience.

• Experience in the development and delivery of effective information literacy instruction in online and face-to-face modalities
• Experience providing reference service and research consultations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Appreciation for the community college mission

Directions for Applying and Other Important Information 

Degrees and courses qualifying for Pima Community College teaching certification must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants currently in progress for a degree or additional coursework to meet the minimum qualifications must have the degree conferred and/or coursework completed by December 2026.

A degree from any college outside of the United States (even if the transcript is in English) may need to be evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation service. Pima Community College requires that applicants use an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES or AACRAO's corporate partners.

Before ordering an evaluation, check with Faculty Qualifications & Hiring to confirm whether you will need to complete this step.

To submit an application you must include the documents that are listed within the application form as required.  Follow the directions in the application form to upload your documents.

1. Resume. This should be up to date and account for and describe all gaps in employment.
2. Letter of interest or cover letter. This is a description of your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to the duties and responsibilities of the position, as well as the strengths you would bring to the assignment. The letter should not exceed two (2) pages.
3. Teaching Philosophy Statement (Please attach this document as "Other" when applying): In one page or less, please share your experience working with student populations typically served by Pima Community College and indicate how that informs your teaching and librarianship practice and/or philosophy,
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts that support your qualifications as listed above.  If selected for further consideration, official transcripts will be required.

Selection Process:

The selection process typically consists of one or two advisory group interview(s), a teaching demonstration, and an administrative interview.

Candidates invited to the interview process will be chosen from those who most closely meet the stated requirements.  Meeting these qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

If you have any questions regarding the application process or to request a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please contact faculty-hiring@pima.edu. Office hours are normally Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources. 

Human Resources Contact Information:

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.