Instruction Librarian (Faculty Tenure-Track)

The Opportunity: Skagit Valley College seeks qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-track faculty librarian position at the Whidbey Island Campus. The librarian will collaboratively lead information literacy (IL) and AI literacy integration with primary responsibilities in instruction reference services and student success support. The successful candidate will teach information literacy across multiple modalities collaboratively lead innovative AI literacy initiatives and partner with faculty to integrate critical thinking and emerging technology into the curriculum. This position works with a team of faculty librarians and the dean to prioritize tasks and organize workflow.

The position will be based at Skagit Valley Colleges Whidbey Island Campus but may be called upon to occasionally work at the Mount Vernon addition to its primary duties and under the supervision of the dean the librarian works closely with the library circulation supervisor and student workers to maintain library spaces and meet needs at the Whidbey campus library.

The position reports directly to the Dean of Libraries eLearning and Learning Resources. This position is expected to begin in fall term September 2026.

SVC welcomes faculty with a commitment to excellence in teaching and the success of all students. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for non-native English speakers and other diverse so doing we offer our students and community not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.

About SVC: Established in 1926 Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within theWashington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelors degrees as well as certificates in high-quality academic transfer pathways workforce training basic education for adults and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTCs Vision statement; Leading with racial equity our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial social and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.

SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education inspire student learning and achievement and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access achievement and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms policies and practices to foster the success of all.

SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial ethnic and linguistic demographics in the district particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity-minded leadership faculty and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services.

Mission:Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational personal and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision:The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Information Literacy & AI Integration

• Collaborativewith faculty librarians and other campus partners to integrate generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and academic integrity into information literacy initiatives;
• Develop innovative approaches to merge AI literacy with traditional information literacy frameworks;
• Partner with other campus partners in addressing AI-related questions and issues in information literacy contexts.

• Teach information literacy in various modalities in collaboration with discipline faculty and courses across the college;
• Provide course-integrated information literacy instruction tied to student learning outcomes incorporating AI and emerging technologies;
• Teach credit-bearing library research courses in learning community partnerships;
• Assess student learning outcomes based on the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy;
• Partner with faculty librarians on curriculum development instructional assessment and program review.

• Provide comprehensive research assistance and individual instruction through multiple channels: in-person online chat email phone;
• Create positive learning environments that enhance student success and retention.

• Collaborate with faculty and faculty librarians in selecting print and electronic materials across curriculum areas following collection development policies;
• Work with faculty librarians in maintaining library collections through strategic ordering and weeding;
• Maintain the WIC library collection following guidelines for the collection development policy;
• Stay current with electronic information resources and their pedagogical applications.

• Partner with with faculty to develop online instruction materials and integrate information literacy across the curriculum;
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders on AI and academic integrity projects;
• Represent library services at governance meetings public events and campus initiatives;
• Support campus efforts to improve equity retention and student achievement;
• Develop and strengthen campus and community partnerships through strategic outreach.

• Engage in ongoing professional learning in information literacy AI technologies and evidence-based pedagogies;
• Participate in department division and college-wide governance activities;
• Attend required meetings and contribute to shared governance processes;
• Maintain professional relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

All faculty at SVC are expected to meet the following faculty competencies:

• Instructional Excellence: Demonstrates (and sustains through professional development) instructional excellence by incorporating high-impact practices and subject matter expertise and drawing on college resources including technology to create a learning environment that supports student achievement.

• Student Learning Assessment:Provides consistent timely formative and summative performance assessment promotes student self-assessment and creates opportunities for student feedback to support student achievement and engagement.

• Program and Course Assessment: Contributes to ongoing program and course assessment activities and to the related development and revision of curriculum.

• Advising: Fosters relationship-based advising connections with students in support of students academic and career aspirations.

• Service to the College: Participates in college governance campus life and/or community relations.

• Library discovery systems such as Ex Libris Alma/Primo;
• Cultural competency;
• Knowledge of current trends in information literacy instruction.

• Experience providing reference services in an academic environment;
• Experience designing and delivering instruction;
• Experience with collection maintenance and development;
• Excellent organizational planning interpersonal presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work and interact effectively with colleagues staff students administrators and other various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Student-centered approach;
• Adaptability with scheduling according to faculty instruction needs (some quarterly evening hours);
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within groups;
• Desire to act according to principles of integrity respect open and honest communication collaboration and compassion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree (or higher) in Library and Information Science or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.

• Experience teaching and assessing information literacy in academic settings;
• Knowledge of generative AI tools and their integration with information literacy instruction;
• Experience providing reference services across multiple platforms and modalities;
• Familiarity with learning management systems and emerging technologies;
• Experience working with diverse student populations and multilingual learners;
• Background in academic integrity and critical thinking instruction;
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty on curriculum integration projects.

Salary and Benefits:

• Initial base annual salary placement for 2025-2026 ranges from $75003 to $100004 for a standard 172-day contract. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• A standard 172-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work days remaining in the contract year.
• This position is exempt from the overtime pay requirements of The Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This is a union-represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement. The College has a negotiated faculty wage scale in which placement on the salary structure is in accordance with the SVC Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Salary retirement medical and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates and collective bargaining agreements. Additional information on benefits can be found at of Employment:
  
  
  • Prior to employment a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position
  Additionally pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for or have left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicants current or past employer. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
  
  
  • In the interest of providing a healthy safe and secure educational and work environment and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
  • If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
  • Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.
  
  Application Procedure:
  
  To be considered for this position applicants must:
  1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
  2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at that
  includes the following:
  • The online application which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
  • A current Curriculum Vitae; (Attachment: Curriculum Vitae)
  • A letter of interest addressing the minimum desired qualifications and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).
  In order to be considered for the position you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  Application Deadline:Priority screening will begin afterJanuary 23 2026. Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.
  
  Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
  
  Priority Screening Date: January 23 2026
  Interviews with Committee: TBD
  Finalist Interviews: TBD
  Anticipated Start Date: September 14 2026
  
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