What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty Reference Librarian - Digital Literacy/AI position at Lorain County Community College?
Adjunct Faculty, Library (specialization in Digital and AI Literacy preferred)
The primary responsibilities of library adjunct faculty are the delivery of library and information services. To fulfill this responsibility, library adjunct faculty will foster students’ critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through instruction sessions. Provide reference, library instruction, and information resources to students, faculty, staff and community residents. Adjunct faculty librarians also serve as liaison to one or more academic divisions and assists in collection development to maintain the collection as a useful resource that supports the curriculum.
LCCC recognizes AI as a valuable educational resource while also maintaining our commitment to academic integrity and student learning. We encourage candidates to apply who have experience or interest in specializing and helping to shape the library’s role in Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fluency. Qualified candidates may collaborate with key stakeholders across the college supporting holistic academic and student support (e.g. Writing Center, student tech support). The Librarian may also partner with Faculty Fellows in the Teaching and Learning Center and the AI Teaching and Learning Taskforce to help guide and foster students’ critical thinking, digital literacy, and effective, ethical, and responsible use of generative AI and other emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications:
ALA accredited Master’s degree in library science or information science.
Knowledge of current trends in information literacy
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain a close working liaison with faculty and staff.
Ability to conduct library instruction and reference services virtually and face-to-face.
Preferred Qualifications:
Reference, teaching, and academic library experience
Experience in a two-year college
Knowledge of generative artificial intelligence tools, AI literacy concepts, and the ethical, legal, and pedagogical considerations associated with AI use in education.
Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy, digital literacy, and emerging instructional technologies in higher education.
Experience supporting topics such as: information evaluation, digital or technology fluency, academic integrity, responsible AI use.
The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.
About LCCC:
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.