Senior Assistant/Associate Librarian for Student Engagement and Success, California State University, (Long Beach, CA)

Posted December 22, 2023

Job Number: 534793

Effective Date: On or about August 1, 2024
Salary: The Senior Assistant Librarian (12-Month) classification salary is $74,280 to $165,564/per year
(12 monthly payments per year) and Senior Associate Librarian (12-Month) classification salary is
$85,224 to $181,740/per year (12 monthly payments per year). The anticipated hiring range is $85,000
to $95,000/per year. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin January 22, 2024. Position opened until filled
(or recruitment canceled).

University Library
Research and Information Services

The Student Engagement and Success (SES) Librarian position will support success programs and services
to fit the needs and strengths of our students in both academic and non-academic endeavors. Further,
this position will work with campus programs to engage students for learning and research experiences
and career support. The Librarian will work with library administration, faculty, and staff to create and
promote inclusive practices and policies within the library, and provide instruction, research and support
for CSULB programs including:

First Year Initiatives
Learning Assistance Center
Upward Bound
Educational Opportunity Program
American Language Institute
UROP, University Research Opportunity
Honors Program
McNair Scholars

This position strongly aligns with Beach 2030, CSULB’s 10-year strategic plan that defines campus-wide
goals for building a future-ready university.
Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in library science or equivalent (MSLS, MLIS, MALS) from a library school
program accredited by the American Library Association. Degree at time of application or
official notification of completion of degree by July 1, 2024.
Demonstrated potential to achieve tenure through effective job performance and scholarly
service activities. [A record to fulfill the research and scholarly activities and service
commitments would commensurate with rank as required for a tenure-track position in the
library.] For specific requirements, please see the University Library’s Reappointment, Tenure,
and Promotion (RTP) Policy
Ability to work collaboratively with public and academic librarians and staff, teaching faculty,
and students in a rapidly changing information environment
Demonstrated ability to plan, design, and implement innovative outreach events for students,
faculty, staff, and the community at large
Experience and/or demonstrated ability in reference and instructionally related activities [A
record would commensurate with rank]
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated skills in designing promotional materials
Experience designing and implementing library programming such as orientation events
Experience with information literacy instruction, including the development of student learning
outcomes and lesson plans
Demonstrated understanding of issues faced by first generation, non-traditional, and/or
underrepresented student populations
Demonstrated knowledge of innovative or emerging technologies and ability to apply these
concepts to library applications
Experience of successfully working with populations demographically and socioeconomically similar
to the CSULB student body (demographics)
Duties:
Provide in-person and online reference services at a service-oriented and all-purpose research
and information services desk including some evenings and weekends
Build relationships with academic and non-academic units across campus assisting at-risk
students, first-generation students, and international students
Support student research and engagement programs designed to promote intellectual
achievement, encourage faculty mentored research, and prepare students to become engaged
citizens and professional leaders
Develop creative and innovative Library Student Success initiatives to raise awareness about
the ways the library can serve as an essential partner in facilitating the success of students
Represent the library in the creation and re-visioning of first-year experience programs, online
orientations, and student engagement initiatives across the campus
Coordinate orientation and information literacy programming for first-year, transfer, and
graduate student success programs
Seek out opportunities to establish new campus collaborations and/or additional services as
well as new programs developed by the university
Coordinate assessment of library student success initiatives and participate in assessment of
campus-wide student success initiatives
Serve on university-wide committees engaged in research on student success
Develop robust partnerships with local preference high schools, feeder community colleges and
the city of Long Beach
Engage in library and university governance including library and campus committees
Engage in research, publication, and presentation activities to meet the requirements for
tenure and promotion
Participate in service to the department, university, and community

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to
the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities,
students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic
backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of
California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of
expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

About the University Library:
The University Library supports the instructional and research needs of the campus community through
its breadth and depth of collections, exceptional library faculty and staff-led services, and innovative use
of library spaces. Currently, there are 16 full-time equivalent faculty members. Library faculty serve as
subject-specialists and liaisons to CSULB’s 63 academic departments and programs, collectively
delivering over 800 instruction sessions a semester. We work independently and collaboratively to
strengthen student information literacy skills through one-on-one consultations, one-shot instruction,
embedded course instruction, and modular and scalable eLearning experiences. We ensure that library
collections align with curricular needs and reflect emerging discipline-specific knowledge. The University
library has one of the largest collections in the California State University System. It is 8th in the system
for print collections, 4th largest in ongoing subscription access, and 6th in overall library budgets.

Learning Opportunities and Benefits:

Library administration enthusiastically encourages participation in professional development
activities, including but not limited to attending regional and national conferences, and
participating in courses, workshops, and other programs.
Newly hired librarians are assigned a support team of tenured and tenure track librarian
mentors that provide guidance through the tenure process.
Library faculty can participate in Faculty Center and Academic Technology Services (ATS)
professional development programs, workshops, and sessions aimed at supporting teaching,
scholarship, and service.
Information on excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here:
https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-
summary.pdf

How to Apply – Required Documentation:

An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and
challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-
spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: http://www.csulb.edu/EquityDiversityStatement
Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
(Applicants are encouraged to draw upon a wide range of experiences, including but not
limited to coursework, internships, externships, and community or volunteer work.)
CV
Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters
of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)
Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if
available)
How to Apply: Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application

Requests for information and process should be addressed to:
Library Administration – University Library
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
[email protected]
Requests for information about the position should be addressed to:
Library Administration – University Library
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
[email protected]

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent
employer) 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.
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 California.

CSU Vaccination Policy
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized
against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates
advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement.
The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and
questions may be sent to [email protected].
CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race or ethnicity (including color or ancestry), nationality, religion or religious creed, gender (or sex), gender identity (including transgender), gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran or military status. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.