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

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. 

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• 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 as the instructor in writing-intensive courses
• Ability to apply culturally responsive pedagogies and instruction practices that lead to equitable outcomes for all students
• 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

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in English, Rhetoric, or closely related, writing intensive discipline
• Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy, in person in the classroom, that leads to 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

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The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

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 the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Lindsay Hansen-Brown at 818-677-2277.

For more information about the Department of Research, Instruction, & Outreach Services, please visit: https://library.csun.edu/about/contacts-departments/rios

In support of its service and information literacy mission, the department of Department of Research, Instruction, & Outreach Services at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track Student Success & Belonging Librarian at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian. This position will be an innovative and self-motivated librarian to partner with students to ensure they feel connected, supported, and empowered throughout their academic journey for the Department of English, particularly Approaches to University Writing courses for General Education credit.

This librarian collaborates closely with faculty to help students build strong, critical information literacy skills that strengthen their academic confidence and success, through culturally responsive services, campus partnerships such as the Learning Resource Center, and a deep commitment to equity.

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; participate in collection development for the Department of English; support faculty research and scholarly communications; and serve on library, campus, regional, and national initiatives or committees.

The position requires weekly reference hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach and provide reference services on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, research support, scholarship, and service.

This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Senior Assistant 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.

Preferred application deadline is November 16, 2026 and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

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 the 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. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

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