Ethnic Studies Librarian

About the role

The Paulina June & George Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton, seeks a tenure-track Ethnic Studies Librarian to join our dedicated community of librarians, staff, and student assistants. The preferred start date is July 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Library’s extensive instruction program by planning, teaching, and assessing faculty-requested library instruction sessions.
• Collaborate with the reference team of librarians to provide research assistance to the campus community via in-person and virtual research consultations and scheduled reference shifts.
• Perform subject liaison roles for African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and other Ethnic Studies departments as needed, developing collaborative relationships with faculty.
• Lead the library team supporting Diversity Initiatives & Resource Centers (DIRC), serving as liaison to the centers as needed.
• Work with the Collection Development & Management Librarian to identify and select materials in subject areas, and consult on accreditation reports.
• Create and maintain online instructional materials and subject-specific content for the library website.
• Take part in scholarly/creative activities and serve on department, library, professional, and university committees, as part of the required tenure and promotion process.
• Contribute to library strategic initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent institution by the time of appointment.
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Ethnic Studies or related fields (e.g., African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Native American & Indigenous Studies, Chicana/o & Latinx Studies, Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian Studies, Critical Race Studies, or other interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies areas).
• Strong disciplinary expertise in Ethnic Studies and/or related fields.
• Experience integrating emerging technologies to develop and lead dynamic, engaging library instructional sessions.
• Experience supporting library outreach efforts to the campus community in person and online.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with discipline-specific information databases and other research resources.
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability or expertise supporting a diverse environment with co-workers, students, faculty, and the wider campus community.
• Evidence of, or interest in, the pursuit of scholarly, creative, and professional activities.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.