1 year of Library experience required. Academic library
experience preferred.
Criteria
CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole
criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review
the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum
qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be
interviewed. Other information and observations made during the
interview process may be considered in the selection process.
A
Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application.
Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below
for this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Interact and help patrons (students, faculty, staff, and
guests) in identifying, locating, and accessing information
on-campus and online.
- Develop, teach, and assess information literacy in various
environments at various college locations including one-time visits
to classes and in-person or online presentations.
- Support the discovery, promotion, and management of the library
collection.
- Carry out special projects promoting the Learning Commons and
its resources.
- Collaborate with classroom faculty to plan library instruction
sessions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Mastery of course content.
- Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a
student-centered approach.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and
staff.
- Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
- Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet,
instructional software, learning management system,
videoconferencing, etc.).
- Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management
skills.
- Research skills (where appropriate).
- Time management, planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Problem-solving and analytical ability.
- Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote,
hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and
accelerated).
- Ability to teach core introductory courses and general
education courses across a range of subject disciplines.
Job Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively
communicate and interact with other employees and the public
through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally
defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel
objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and
operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not
limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax
machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching,
standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and
repetitive motions maybe required. Occasionally the ability to
physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds may be
required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written
standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present
acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a
U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
- A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer
of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal
information will be required if selected for an interview.
ACCOMMODATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s
Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested
by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such
accommodation would cause undue hardship. Accommodation
determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. If reasonable
accommodation is needed, please contact the Equity, Culture, and
Talent ( ECT ) department.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or
directly engaging with minor children on campus?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ29111/12
Open Date
09/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Background Check Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Status: you will receive an email acknowledging
receipt of your application, upon which time no further
communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the
position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is
immediately sent to your references listed on your application.
Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight
requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background
investigation.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library
program or a master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in
library/information science from an ALA-accredited program?
- * Do you have 1 year of Library experience?
- * What are your salary expectations for this position? Please
provide a range, if available.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to
continue working in the United States? As required by the 1986
Immigration Act, candidates must present acceptable documentation
showing that they are a U.S. Citizen or a resident authorized to
work in the U.S.
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HERC
- HigherEd Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Personal Referral
- PGCC Website
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- The Washington Post
- Other: Please indicate below
- Educause
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you
selected 'Other' please indicate source:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Other
