ELUNA Content Working Group is hiring: Assistant or Associate Librarian for Busi
ELUNA Content Working Group, Chico, CA, United States, 95976
Assistant or Associate Librarian for Business and Economics Meriam Library
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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty – Education/Library Science
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.
The Position: Assistant or Associate Librarian for Business and Economics
Position Starts: Fall 2024
College: Meriam Library
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range for Senior Assistant Librarian: $74,280-$92,000 per year. Anticipated hiring range for Associate Librarian: $85,224-$103,000 per year)
Minimum Qualifications:
- ALA-accredited graduate degree in Library/Information Science.
- Knowledge of information resources in business administration, business information systems, marketing, and economics.
- Demonstrated knowledge of key business terminology and applications of business information resources in professional settings.
- Experience teaching in an academic library or higher education setting. Teaching experience accrued as a graduate student will be considered.
- Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Responsibilities:
The Business and Economics Librarian will make a significant contribution to the library and to the teaching and learning environment at CSU, Chico. As a member of the Library Research, Instruction, & Outreach unit of Meriam Library, the Business and Economics Librarian is responsible for supporting the information needs of the students and faculty affiliated with CSU, Chico’s College of Business (COB) and Department of Economics.
The Business and Economics Librarian offers information literacy instruction, in-depth research consultations, and reference and research services to faculty, undergraduates, and master’s students in both face-to-face and online environments. This position will collaborate and contribute to the development, delivery, and assessment of instructional and outreach services in the Library.
- Serves as the liaison to the College of Business and the Department of Economics.
- Provides instruction, faculty consultation, and student research assistance.
- Collaborates with faculty developing business research materials.
- Fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment for all library patrons.
- Develops shared instructional materials in a variety of formats.
- Pursues outreach efforts to engage the students and academic community.
- Engages in collection development activities in assigned subject areas.
- Collaborates with other information literacy and liaison librarians to develop and implement information literacy instruction.
- Participates in shared reference, consultation, and related research activities.
- Serves on library and university committees.
- Meets research and service requirements to attain tenure.
- Contributes to student success through inclusive pedagogy, research, and service to the university.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment and workplace.
- Ability to think critically and analytically and to work in a collegial, collaborative, service-focused environment.
How to Apply:
Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including how you have addressed, or plan to address working with diverse student groups), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.
The Department:
The Meriam Library supports a comprehensive university curriculum at the master’s degree level and emphasizes active engagement and outreach with faculty and students. The library is a unit of Academic Affairs.
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).
Additional Information:
Those hired at the Associate level should expect to be hired as a probationary tenure-track employee with possible credit of up to two years served. All work must be performed within the State of California.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
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.
Advertised: March 01, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled