University of the Pacific is hiring: Academic Support Librarian in Stockton

Some evening and weekend work is required. The Academic Support Librarian may support programs in all three campuses (Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco).

Position End Date

Open Date: 03/19/2024

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University:
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose: The Academic Support Librarian plays a valuable role in providing energy and initiative to the University of the Pacific Library’s research support and learning services. Reporting to the Director of University Libraries, this role collaborates with fellow librarians in delivering services to the University community. The person in this position will develop curated collections, provide research expertise, and deliver educational services for the Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy, the School of Engineering and Computer Science, additional STEM departments, and other programs as needed. The Academic Support Librarian contributes to a student-centered organization and is committed to examining and pursuing ways to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within the library.

Essential Functions:

• Provide liaison support for assigned subject areas through library sessions, research consultations, collection development, and other related projects.
• Curate and manage the library’s collection of owned, licensed, and open-source resources, ensuring alignment with the institution’s academic and research needs and interests as well as fostering resource discoverability, visibility, and usage.
• Collaborate with fellow Academic Support Librarians and student-centered academic partners to support student success and retention through research consultations, library instruction, and other information literacy services and programs.
• Incorporate active learning strategies in the classroom to support the needs of learners, whether the instruction occurs in-person, virtual, synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and/or flipped.
• Support digital scholarship and open access initiatives by providing guidance on data management, digital humanities, contributions to the institutional repository, Scholarly Commons, and other emerging trends and technologies.
• Contribute to the General Education program by providing library sessions for assigned CORE 001 courses.
• Serve on University and department committees, task forces, and teams, and facilitate and participate in collaborative research projects and communities with faculty, students, and other librarians, both internally and externally as appropriate.
• Support and educate faculty, staff, and students with federally funded research.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or STEM (Two (2) years of full-time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post-high school education coursework).
• Two (2) years of experience providing information services in an academic library setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in teaching and learning activities, including understanding of best practices such as active learning, project-based learning, or evidence-based practice to transform student learning experiences and improve student retention.
• Passion for quality library services centered around student learning and realized through collegial partnerships.
• Understanding of current trends in information literacy and academic libraries (ex. Artificial intelligence, sustainability, open access, etc.).
• Experience with collection curation, including the evaluation and selection of content in print and electronic formats, and document delivery and resource-sharing services.
• Knowledge of Open Educational Resources (OER) and creative ability to support faculty with OER and Affordable Learning Solution initiatives.
• Facility with utilizing technology to transform research and learning experiences.
• Ability to manage time and coordinate projects in a rapidly changing environment, with a positive, flexible, and innovative attitude.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and strategic priorities in the library and at the University of the Pacific.
• Commitment to collaborative teamwork and quality service.
• Understanding of data privacy concerns, particularly in health science fields, for research subjects.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking across campus, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting, up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:

Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment. Some evening and weekend work is required. The Academic Support Librarian may support programs in all three campuses (Stockton, Sacramento, and San Francisco). The position is approximately 10% travel between university campus locations but will be based on the Stockton Campus.

A valid driver’s license is required. The incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business.

Hiring Range:

$66,560.00 - $83,799.30 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AA/EEO Policy Statement:

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an ALA-accredited Master’s degree in library, information science, or STEM, OR equivalent (Two (2) years of full-time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post-high school education coursework)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least two (2) years of experience providing information services in an academic library setting?
  • Yes
  • No