Senior Assistant Librarian - Department of Research, Instruction, and Outreach Services #27-23

California State University, Northridge•Los Angeles, CA

17d•$85,524 - $99,420•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) seeks a tenure-track Student Success & Belonging Librarian at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian for the Department of Research, Instruction, and Outreach Services. The librarian will partner with students, particularly those in the Department of English’s Approaches to University Writing courses, to help them feel connected, supported, and empowered throughout their academic journey. Working closely with faculty and campus partners, the librarian will build students’ critical information literacy skills and support equitable academic outcomes through culturally responsive services and instruction. The position provides general and/or discipline-specific library and information literacy instruction; develops online research guides and digital learning objects; offers in-person and virtual reference assistance and research consultations; conducts outreach to faculty and student organizations; participates in English collection development; supports faculty research and scholarly communication; and contributes to library, campus, regional, and national initiatives or committees. Duties also include weekly reference hours, attending faculty meetings, assessing student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. Teaching and reference services may occur on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment with expectations for professional competence, service, and scholarship. The appointment is effective July 1, 2027, subject to budgetary approval. Tenure and promotion recommendations follow University Library and RIOS department standards. The preferred application deadline is November 16, 2026; the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

Master’s degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school, or an equivalent degree earned outside the U.S. or Canada.
Experience providing reference assistance, such as virtual or in-person service or research consultations.
Teaching experience providing information literacy library instruction, or experience as an instructor in writing-intensive courses.
Ability to apply culturally responsive pedagogies and instructional practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students.
Effective written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to research and continued professional development that supports promotion and tenure as a faculty member in the California State University system.
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or graduate degree in English, Rhetoric, or a closely related writing-intensive discipline.
Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body.
Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy in the classroom to achieve equitable outcomes for all students.
Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.
Outreach experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Experience adopting inclusive approaches to reference.

Responsibilities

Provide general and/or discipline-specific library and information literacy instruction.
Develop discipline-specific online research guides and digital learning objects to support student research needs.
Provide in-person and virtual reference assistance and research consultations.
Conduct outreach to faculty and student organizations.
Participate in collection development for the Department of English.
Support faculty research and scholarly communications.
Serve on library, campus, regional, and national initiatives or committees.
Maintain weekly reference hours and attend faculty meetings.
Participate in assessment of student learning.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Support students in Approaches to University Writing courses and help advance equitable academic outcomes through teaching, research support, scholarship, and service.