Affiliated Faculty: Intro to Libraries and Archives

Posting Number: 0601253

Position Title:

Affiliated Faculty:
Intro to Libraries and Archives

Job Type: Part-Time

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
Library

Wheaton College seeks a qualified individual to teach one section of “Introduction to Libraries and Archives” scheduled in the Spring ’26 semester.

INT 230 – “Introduction to Libraries and Archives” meets Mondays from 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM Spring 2026. This course explores the fields of library science and archives. Topics will include the history of information, the history of U.S. libraries and archives, organizational structures and missions, community engagement, and current challenges and opportunities in libraries and archives. The course is hands‑on, with a focus on social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Teaching effectively in an in‑person environment that encourages student‑faculty interactions.
• Creating a syllabus (with assistance, if desired) to be provided to students and posted on the course’s Canvas site.
• Selecting and ordering textbooks and/or procuring other course materials before classes begin.
• Grading assignments within appropriate time frames and posting grades on Canvas.
• Holding regular office hours and being responsive to student needs.

• MLS or similar is required, and undergraduate teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. The anticipated hiring salary for this course is $5,000. Salary offers will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Phone:

Email: careers

12/12/2025

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