Opt For Healthy Living
Research & Instruction Librarian (Senior Assistant Librarian)
Opt For Healthy Living, Monterey, California, United States, 93941
Research & Instruction Librarian (Senior Assistant Librarian)
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Job no:
553290 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track, Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian) Location:
Monterey Bay Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Librarian (Non-instructional Faculty)
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.
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
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
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 education
Active involvement in professional development activities with record of scholarly contributions and achievements in the profession
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 forthinCSU 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 inCSU 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.
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 Applications close:
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Job no:
553290 Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track, Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian) Location:
Monterey Bay Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Librarian (Non-instructional Faculty)
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.
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
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
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 education
Active involvement in professional development activities with record of scholarly contributions and achievements in the profession
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 forthinCSU 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 inCSU 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.
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 Applications close:
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