Oakland Community College (OCC), a multi-campus institution in Oakland County, Michigan is actively seeking to fill one full-time Library Faculty position beginning in August 2026 at our Auburn Hills campus.OCC is seeking librarians who value diversity, shared responsibility, open communication, personal empowerment, integrity, and ethical commitment in a learning-centered environment. A commitment to using current and emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning is essential.
$62,440 - $70,857 Starting Base Salary ($62,440 - $112,678 full salary range for the 2025-26 Salary Schedule - tentative 2026-27 Salary Schedule PENDING).- Experience providing individualized research consultation both on-site and virtually
- Ability to prepare, develop, deliver, and assess instruction to students in various modalities (online, in-person, in classroom, and at reference desk)
- Demonstrate experience providing information literacy best practices
- Knowledge of trends in academic libraries
- Ability to develop and deliver effective instruction to classes using appropriate technology, resources and pedagogical strategies
- Ability to create and cultivate ongoing relationships with faculty and Academic Programs
- Commitment to active involvement in shared governance, including meaningful participation in decision-making processes that influence college-wide policies, programs, and decision-making (e.g., Academic Senate, campus committees, division, or department activities)
- Experience developing and managing physical and virtual collections aligned with curriculum needs
- Assume lead responsibility for library projects and initiatives that span all campuses and contribute to the effective, consistent, and equitable delivery of library programs and services.
- Provide leadership and direction to campus library staff and adjunct librarians
- Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for diverse populations, closing achievement gaps, and supporting historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff
- Ability to develop a culture of inclusive excellence in teaching, learning, and student success
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
This position requires a flexible schedule, with responsibilities that may occasionally extend beyond standard business hours, including evenings or weekends, often on short notice
EDUCATION: Master’s degree or higher in Library Science and/or Information Science from an ALA accredited program.
EXPERIENCE: At least two years of recent experience in librarianship, preferably at the post-secondary institution level
