Senior Assistant Librarian - Business

San José State University • San Jose, CA

43d • $90,000 - $91,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The SJSU King Library at San José State University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Business Librarian. This role involves supporting faculty and students in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business by developing and delivering instruction, managing subject-specific collections, and providing research and reference services. As faculty, librarians are expected to participate in library and university governance and scholarship, which are requirements for tenure and promotion. This is a hybrid position.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent international degree
• Experience or coursework in information literacy instruction and reference services
• Evidence of potential to maintain an ongoing agenda in scholarly research and professional development at appropriate levels
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or graduate degree or equivalent training/work experience in a business-related field
• Experience with designing, implementing, and assessing library programs and services
• Experience in academic libraries

Responsibilities

• Support student learning by working collaboratively with business faculty to facilitate the effective use of curriculum-specific information resources
• Provide reference, consultative, and instructional services to undergraduates, graduate students, teaching faculty, and researchers in synchronous and asynchronous formats
• Engage in the selection and evaluation of information resources that support the curricular and research needs of business programs, faculty, and students
• Maintain familiarity with current and emerging research, scholarly communication trends, as well as AI technology in business
• Create, implement, and assess user-centered library services and programs for assigned departments
• Build a record of scholarly and professional achievement to fulfill the University requirement of retention, tenure, and promotion
• Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments
• Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Benefits

• Probationary, 12-month, tenure-track position
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (anticipated range: $90,000 - $91,000)
• Librarians are represented by Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association (CFA)
• Eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbaticals, and other leaves
• Competitive faculty employee benefits for the higher education sector
• CSU Employee Benefits Summary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior