Senior Assistant Tenure-Track Librarian for Health Sciences and Community Services Meriam Library

About the role

The Position: Senior Assistant Tenure-Track Librarian for Health Sciences and Community Services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison to health sciences and community services programs, including the School of Nursing, Public Health & Health Services Administration, Child Development, and the School of Social Work.
• Provide instruction, faculty consultation, and student research assistance to liaison departments and programs.
• Meet research, publication, and service requirements to attain tenure.
• Work with other librarians to develop and implement information literacy instruction across disciplines.
• Develop shared instructional materials in a variety of formats.
• Pursue outreach efforts to engage the students and academic community.
• Engage in collection development activities in assigned subject areas.
• Participate in shared reference, consultation, and related activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of disciplinary terminology and familiarity with the latest methods used in health sciences or community services related research and scholarly publishing.
• Experience in teaching or providing health sciences or community services research assistance in a library, medical, or other related environment.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $7,127 - $15,211 per month).

Initial Review Date: 03/02/2026; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Benefits Information: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). California State University, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml.

Additional Information: Out of State Employment: All work must be performed within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

EEO Statement: Chico State is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status and only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S.