Senior Assistant Tenure-Track Librarian for the College of Engineering and Library Makerspace

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. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

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. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

The Position: Senior Assistant Tenure-Track Librarian for the College of Engineering and Library Makerspace

Position Starts: Summer 2025

College: Meriam Library

Department/School: Meriam Library

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. (Anticipated hiring range: $7,127 - $15,211 per month).

Initial Review Date: 02/17/2025; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date of the position.
• Knowledge of information resources, research methods, and current and emerging trends in engineering, computer science, construction management, or related field.

Responsibilities:

Working independently and collaboratively with colleagues, the Engineering Librarian works as part of the Research, Instruction, and Outreach department under the supervision of the Library Dean. The Engineering Librarian will provide research and teaching support to and collection development for faculty, staff, and students in the Chico State College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management (ECC). The successful candidate will be energized by working in a collaborative, team-based environment with colleagues who are passionate about helping all of our students succeed. The Engineering Librarian develops and nurtures strategic partnerships across the Chico State campus and within the Meriam Library to continuously learn about students’ needs and expectations, playing an active role in developing a culture of evidence-based and informed practice in the Meriam Library.

The Engineering Librarian will work with Meriam Library personnel to engage students across academic disciplines with the Meriam Library Innovation Lab, which includes the library’s Makerspace, through dynamic programming and outreach. The Engineering Librarian will identify strategic partners across campus and collaborate with librarian liaisons in other disciplines to integrate the Innovation Lab into academic departments across the university. Additional assignment areas will include reference service, collection development, and subject-area liaison duties.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate through their application that they share Chico State’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, have prior experience working in culturally and socio-economically diverse learning environments, and will contribute to student success through inclusive pedagogy, research, and service to the university and surrounding North State communities. Our mission of access and our culture of equity requires a Librarian who embraces an environment of inclusion that leverages the power of peoples' individual identities and diverse perspectives to create and curate truly inclusive and accessible resources. We invite you to apply to our welcoming teacher/scholar environment, where you can have a successful career.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Serves as the liaison to the College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Construction Management (ECC), providing instruction, faculty consultation, and student research assistance.
• Works with administration, faculty, and staff to develop collaboration, expand course utilization, and increase patronage in the Makerspace (part of the Innovation Lab).
• 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.
• Maintains an on-campus presence to support students, faculty, and community members with a schedule to be determined in consultation with the dean.

How to Apply:

Applicants must provide a cover letter addressing their experience and interest in the position and the responsibilities, including how they have, or plan to, engage 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. Further information about the Meriam Library is available at https://library.csuchico.edu/

Job-related questions should be directed to:

Jodi Shepherd, Search Committee Chair
Library Administration
Meriam Library
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0295
jrshepherd@csuchico.edu

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). For more information, please visit https://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/index.shtml .

Additional Information:

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. 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.

The person holding this position is 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 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

For disability-related accommodations, please call the ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.

All positions are contingent on funding.

About Chico State:

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

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.

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report .

Advertised: Dec 16 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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• California State University, Chico

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