Research & Instruction Librarian (Senior Assistant Librarian)

About the role

The Research & Instruction Librarian (Senior Assistant Librarian) position serves as a faculty liaison to academic programs and provides learner-centered information literacy instruction, research consultations, and reference services. The successful candidate will also manage collection development in assigned subject areas, collaborate on services and programs supporting equitable student success, and stay current with developments in librarianship.

Responsibilities

• Serve as faculty liaison to academic programs (area to be determined)
• Deliver course-integrated information literacy instruction
• Manage collection development in assigned subject areas
• Provide in-person and virtual reference services (avg. 6 hrs/week)
• Collaborate on services and programs supporting equitable student success
• Create and maintain instructional tools (LibGuides, tutorials, videos, etc.)
• Stay current with developments in librarianship
• Contribute to retention, tenure, and promotion expectations in: Health Foundations & Medical Research
• Teaching and Learning
• Research and Scholarship
• Professional Service
• University Service

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Information/Library Science (ALA-accredited or equivalent)
• Understanding of current trends and standards in librarianship
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills
• Successful experience in collaborative academic settings
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Engagement in professional scholarship and activities aligned with CSUMB values

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in Information/Library Science (ALA-accredited or equivalent)
• Preferred qualifications: Experience in classroom instruction or group training (information literacy), reference/research service experience, collection development skills, experience or interest in business or education librarianship, familiarity with instructional technologies (LMS, LibGuides, Zoom, screencasting), experience developing innovative library programs, collaboration with academic programs/faculty, professional involvement and scholarly contributions

Skills

• Experience applying knowledge in new contexts

Benefits

• Compensation: Anticipated salary: $7,000 – $7,316/month*
• Benefits: Competitive benefits including: Medical, dental, vision insurance, CalPERS retirement plan, Tuition fee waiver program, Access to affordable housing (based on eligibility and availability)

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful background check
• Mandatory reporting obligations under: Health Foundations & Medical Research CSU Executive Orders EO 1095, EO 1096, EO 1097 (Title IX compliance)
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (EO 1083)
• Confidentiality compliance under FERPA and California Education Code
• Must be authorized to work in California