Assistant Professor of Library Services (2 Positions)

Description

Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives!

CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.

El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas.

El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a través de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseñanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatía intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institución en su totalidad.

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CBC is seeking two (2) enthusiastic, collaborative, and forward-thinking individuals to join our faculty as tenure-track Assistant Professors for Library Services. Because the Library provides instructional and operational services throughout the year, these positions are based on a 200-day annual work schedule.

• Position 1 : A year-round appointment focused on information literacy instruction, research assistance, campus engagement, collection development, and student support. This position additionally supports the instructional and operational needs of the Library during summer quarter and serves as the lead for the organization and stewardship of the College's historical archives.
• Position 2: A year-round appointment that maintains the above core faculty librarianship duties while also serving as the primary operational lead for the Library's integrated library system, electronic resources (eResources), and related library technologies.

Both positions report to the Director of Library Services.

The salary range for this position is $82,105-$86,261 for a 200-day contract over the Instructional Year (Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer Quarters).

Relocation expenses are part of the employment offer for the successful candidate if the candidate relocates to the Tri-Cities area from outside of a 175-mile radius.

A comprehensive list of tenure track Library faculty job duties and responsibilities can be found on our website .

Note: International transcripts MUST include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members .

Primary Responsibilities

GENERAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following key competencies and qualities:

• Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success;
• Commitment to the community college mission, especially at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs);
• Commitment to shared governance and staying current in one's discipline;
• Willingness to become involved in campus activities beyond one's discipline;
• Ability to foster positive working relationships through collaboration, professionalism, enthusiasm, and a proactive commitment to supporting students and colleagues;
• Ability to teach individuals from diverse backgrounds effectively; and
• Ability and willingness to participate in the design and measurement of learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science or a related field from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program; and
• Experience working with diverse populations of faculty and students in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing in-person or online reference services.
• Experience providing impactful classroom instruction in a higher education environment.
• Experience with library assessment.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered library instruction and services, particularly in a HSI community college setting.
• Familiarity with innovative approaches to promoting library services.
• Experience with Open Educational Resources (OER) including licensing and copyright.
• Knowledge of archival processing, digital preservation, metadata standards, and the use of primary source materials to support teaching and learning. ( Position 1 only)
• Familiarity with managing electronic resources, proxy service management, and discovery layers. (Position 2 only)
• Bilingual in English and in Spanish.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

Terms of Employment

Columbia Basin College is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas (e.g., H-1B) at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the “Benefits” tab for comprehensive benefits information.

This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Compensation and benefits are subject to the collective bargaining process. This position is available immediately. This is a tenure track position and will begin the three-year tenure process in the first full quarter of employment. More information about the tenure process can be found in Chapter 28B.50 RCW governing Washington State Community and Technical Colleges.

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW 28B.112.080 .
• Pass a criminal background check. Note: information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
• Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.
• Verify education at time of hire.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on July 30, 2026 . Applications that meet the minimum qualifications and are received by July 29, 2026, are guaranteed to be reviewed. The position will remain open after this date; however, review of additional applications is not guaranteed. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Christopher Bonilla at (509) 542-4557 or cbonilla@columbiabasin.edu.