STEM Librarian, CSU Northridge

Department: Research, Instruction, and Outreach Services
Faculty Hire Number: #25-27
Rank: Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian
Effective Date of Appointment: July 1, 2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Salary Scale: $85,524-$103,116 for Senior Assistant Librarian or $93,960-$130,188 for Associate Librarian (Dependent upon qualifications)

Position:

In support of its service and information literacy mission, the University Library at California State University, Northridge, seeks an innovative and self-motivated librarian to provide outreach, information literacy instruction, and research consultation services to a diverse campus community for the College of Science and Math as well as the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The successful candidate will also participate in collection development for these disciplines.

The successful candidate will provide general and/or discipline-specific library and information literacy instructional services; develop discipline-specific online research guides and/or digital learning objects (DLOs) in support of student research needs; provide reference assistance and research consultations in-person and virtually; conduct outreach to faculty and student organizations; support faculty research and scholarly communications; and serve on library, campus, regional, and national initiatives or committees.

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 University Library and Research, Instruction and Outreach Services (RIOS) department in which they are housed for recommending tenure and promotion.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent degree if earned outside the U.S. or Canada
• Experience providing reference assistance (e.g. virtual, in-person, and/or research consultations)
• Teaching experience providing information literacy, library instruction, or STEM-related instruction
• Ability to apply culturally responsive pedagogies and instruction practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students
• Ability and commitment to working with a diverse student body and campus community
• Effective written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to engage in research and continued professional development that would lead to promotion and tenure as a faculty member in the California State University system

Application Deadline:

Preferred application deadline is 12/10/2024 and applications received after this date may be considered on an as needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three professional references to the website in the section above. In later stages of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide additional materials.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.

General Information:

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Research, Instruction, and Outreach Services Office at 818-677-2277.

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