Northridge - California State University - Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian - Research Instruction and Outreach Services

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Salary

Minimum salary of $69,348 for Senior Assistant Librarian or $79,560 for Associate Librarian, and an excellent benefits package. Salary and rank are dependent on qualifications and experience.

Close Date

Screening of applications will begin February 1, 2022. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Position: Business Librarian

In support of its service and information literacy mission, the University Library at California State University, Northridge seeks a service-oriented and enthusiastic individual to provide research assistance, library instruction, and outreach in a comprehensive university environment. The selected candidate primarily serves as liaison to the AACSB-accredited and highly ranked David Nazarian College of Business and Economics (https://www.csun.edu/busecon), that is deeply engaged in the community, for example through VITA, its tax preparation program (https://www.csun.edu/bookstein-institute/csun-vita-clinic).

Participates in in-person and online/virtual general and subject-specific research assistance, and collection development for the College, which comprises 7 departments and 13 programs and centers. Provides outreach and develops specialized information literacy instruction to students and faculty in the College. The selected candidate may also participate in the library's general instruction program for undergraduates and graduate students.

This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian level, with attendant expectations for professional competence, service, and scholarship. Some evening and weekend work is required. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which they are housed for recommending tenure and promotion.

Required Qualifications:   

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2020, CSUN enrolls ~40,000 students, where 56% are Latinx, 20.8% are White, 9.3% are Asian American, 4.8% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.  The successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent degree if earned from outside the U.S. or Canada;

Coursework in business or experience in a business/corporate library;

Demonstrated subject knowledge and familiarity with business resources and research methodologies;

Familiarity with inclusive pedagogies and instruction practices in order to engage students who are historically underrepresented and underserved in traditional academic libraries;

Demonstrated experience and commitment to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds and to working in a diverse campus community;

Demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice;

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills;

Commitment to engage in research and continued professional development worthy of promotion and tenure in the California State University system.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing information literacy instruction in business or other relevant subject areas;

Experience providing reference/research assistance in a busy academic or business/corporate library;

Experience in developing digital learning objects (eg LibGuides, tutorials, infographics);

Collection development experience, ideally with large budgets;

Experience in marketing and outreach of library services and collections;

Experience in marketing, accounting, management, finance, or information systems in a for-profit business;

Advanced degree in business (M.S. or MBA);

Proficiency or fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).