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Senior Assistant Librarian – Business, San José State University, (San José, CA)

Posted July 13, 2026

Description

The SJSU King Library at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a full-time, tenure-track Business Librarian position beginning in October 2026 or earlier.

Working collaboratively with a team of liaison librarians, the Business Librarian supports faculty and students in the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business. Responsibilities include developing, delivering, and assessing instruction; managing subject-specific collections across multiple formats; and providing research and reference services aligned with curricular and scholarly needs. Librarians at SJSU are faculty who are expected to engage in library and university governance and scholarship, which are requirements for tenure and promotion. This is a hybrid (not fully remote) position.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Support student learning by working collaboratively with business faculty to facilitate the effective use of curriculum-specific information resources
  • Provide reference, consultative, and instructional services to undergraduates, graduate students, teaching faculty, and researchers in synchronous and asynchronous formats
  • Engage in the selection and evaluation of information resources that support the curricular and research needs of business programs, faculty, and students
  • Maintain familiarity with current and emerging research, scholarly communication trends, as well as AI technology in business
  • Create, implement, and assess user-centered library services and programs for assigned departments
  • Build a record of scholarly and professional achievement to fulfill the University requirement of retention, tenure, and promotion
  • The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
  • The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Other Duties

Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent international degree
  • Experience or coursework in information literacy instruction and reference services
  • Evidence of potential to maintain an ongoing agenda in scholarly research and professional development at appropriate levels
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree or equivalent training/work experience in a business-related field
  • Experience with designing, implementing, and assessing library programs and services
  • Experience in academic libraries

Hours and Compensation

This is a probationary, 12-month, tenure-track position at the Senior Assistant Librarian rank; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (anticipated range: $90,000 – $91,000). Librarians are represented by Unit 3 of the California Faculty Association (CFA) and are eligible for campus service opportunities, sabbaticals, and other leaves.

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: July 31 , 2026 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Visit the following address to see the full listing and apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/559658/senior-assistant-librarian-business

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