Adjunct Librarian

Whatcom Community College invites applications for a part-time, adjunct faculty library position starting spring quarter 2026. We are hiring for an evening librarian to work 4:30-8:00 pm, 2-3 days per week, Monday-Thursday. 

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• An understanding of the mission of a community college. 
• A desire to provide a quality experience for students. 
• Deliver quality reference, instruction, reserves and circulation services to students, employees, and community members. 
• Participate in library/Learning Commons projects and programs.
• Actively contributes to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to enhance the College's mission, vision, and promise.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree in library science, information management, or related degree. Students completing their degree are welcome to apply.
• Demonstrate collegiality and cooperation with other employees.
• The ability to push a full book truck the length of the library; the ability to use a kick stool to retrieve library material from a top stack (book) shelf; and the ability to bend and retrieve library material from a bottom stacks shelf.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability using and understanding technology including a Library Service Platform such as ALMA/Primo and bibliographic tools such as EBSCOhost, ProQuest, etc.
• Experience with a variety of workplace software applications, including MS Office.
• Experience with instructional technology such as Canvas (Learning Management System).
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience providing individual instruction in the use of the library's services and resource via multiple modes, including in-person, telephone, email, and chat.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Salary:

•  $48.15 per hour. 

Benefit Package:  

• Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter).

Start Date:

• Spring quarter 2026. Quarter begins on Tuesday April 7th, 2026.

Application Due Date: 

• For best consideration, applications should be received as soon as possible. Position open until filled.

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Values statement that responds to the following prompt:

Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals, and the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.  

• Current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
• List of five recent professional references with contact information.