Research & Instruction Librarian (Senior Assistant Librarian)

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Research & Instruction Librarian (Senior Assistant Librarian)

Description

Classification: 12-Month Faculty
Priority Screening Date: January 6, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: June 1, 2026

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

The Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library’s mission is to help prepare knowledgeable, resourceful and responsible citizens for California and the global community by facilitating active exploration, discovery, and synthesis of information. The library’s design co-locates library services with campus programs supporting student success, including writing, peer-tutoring, advising and career services, and undergraduate research.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Research and Instruction Librarian to join a collaborative team. As a faculty member in our teaching and learning focused library, the successful candidate will provide active, learner-centered information literacy instruction, research consultation, and reference service, as well as develop collections and act as a liaison to academic majors and programs to be determined. The successful candidate will also participate in programs and activities designed to promote equitable student engagement and belongingness, serve on library and university committees and participate in shared governance.

While subject areas for collection development and instruction are yet to be determined, we especially encourage applicants with experience in business and/or education librarianship to apply and to highlight these experiences in their applications. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our growing team who support teaching, learning, research, and creative endeavors.

This 12-month tenure-track appointment is under the direction of the Dean of the University Library. The work schedule will include occasional evening and weekend hours. In this collaborative environment, the successful candidate is responsible for meeting the library and campus criteria for retention, tenure, and promotion in four areas of scholarship: Teaching and Learning; Discovery, Creation, and Integration; Professional Application; and University Service. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the criteria at: https://csumb.edu/policy/retention-tenure-and-promotion-policy/ and https://csumb.edu/media/csumb/section-editors/university-personnel/vi.-LibraryRTPStandardsfinal2019.pdf

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as faculty liaison to academic programs and departments to be assigned depending on experience, education, and expertise
• Provide course-integrated information literacy instruction in assigned academic disciplines and for general education courses
• Fulfill collection development responsibilities for assigned subject areas
• Participate in the library’s in-person and virtual reference and outreach services, including weekly reference hours (average 6 hours/week), along with staffing occasional outreach tables, events, and tours
• Collaborate with library and university colleagues in developing a spectrum of library services and programs in support of equitable student success
• Meet faculty retention, tenure, and promotion expectations for academic scholarship, professional activities and service to the library and the university
• Participate in library, university, and/or professional-level service commitments
• Participate in library outreach activities
• Create, promote, and maintain instructional support tools, such as online research guides (LibGuides), tutorials, videos, and/or other digital learning objects to serve students, faculty, staff, and the community
• Maintain currency with the trends and developments in assigned areas of responsibility and the library field
• Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team by maintaining excellent organizational and time management skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in information and/or library science from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent degree if earned from outside the U.S. or Canada, by the time of appointment.
• Understanding of emerging issues, trends, and standards in librarianship
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, analytical, communication, presentation, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated success working in a collaborative library or educational setting
• Experience and/or commitment to effectively work with students, faculty, and community members from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to persons of color, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and others
• Commitment to furthering CSUMB’s values and ideals, as identified in the University Founding Vision Statement
• Commitment to engage in scholarly and professional activities worthy of promotion and tenure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing information literacy instruction in a classroom or group training setting, with an understanding of instructional design principles
• Experience providing user-centered reference or research help service
• Collection development experience
• Experience or demonstrated interest in business or education librarianship
• Experience with online instructional technology such as learning management systems, LibGuides, screencasting, and Zoom
• Experience or demonstrated interest in developing and implementing innovative library programs and services

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic programs and/or faculty at an institution of higher of education

• Active involvement in professional development activities with record of scholarly contributions and achievements in the profession
• Additional graduate degree
• Proficiency in one or more non-English languages
• Participation in local, regional, or national professional organizations
• Familiarity with library operations and ability to apply prior experience to new and/or different situations

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).

The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of employment.

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 as a condition of employment.

The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues.

Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

COMPENSATION:

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,000 to $7,316* mo

CSU Salary Schedule
*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

BENEFITS:

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). For more information, visit: Employee Benefits Summary . The University Corporation at Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors, including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/ corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application and submit required documents by the priority screening date found at csumb.edu/jobs . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned.

Cal State Monterey Bay is currently not sponsoring H-1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources at (831) 582-3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://csumb.edu/security-report/

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff, and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety mandates.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Advertised: Nov 14 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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