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Job no: 561225
Work type: Non-Instructional Faculty (Coach/Counselor/Librarian), Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Librarian (Non-instructional Faculty)

The San Diego State University Library is accepting applications for their temporary full-time Assistant Librarian pool.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary assistant librarian with expertise or experience in the following areas:

This position is responsible for in-person and online reference, research services, and instruction, and other services supporting the students and faculty at SDSU. The successful candidate will possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and experience with public service, teaching, and library research.

Participate as a general reference librarian at the reference desk. Provide the entire range of in-person and online LibChat reference services, including some research consultations at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Help with the supervision and training of student workers who assist at the reference desk and online LibChat reference services.

Conduct course-related information literacy instruction for undergraduate courses as needed, including but not limited to, required rhetoric and communications classes.

Conduct orientation tours for potential students, new students, and other groups as needed.

Help with the review and update of online research guides for ADA compliance.

Other duties as needed.

Temporary appointments will be full-time, 12-month appointments.Initial appointment will typically end on June 30, 2027, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

A demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity

Experience providing reference assistance and familiarity with reference tools

Experience teaching information literacy in a variety of disciplines;

Experience in the development of online tutorials or web guides;

Initial rank and salary for assistant librarian is based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Assistant Librarian rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

As of July 2024, the classification salary range for the respective rank is $6,288 - $7,658.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. San Diego State University is a unionized campus. Librarians are Unit 3 employees and may join the California Faculty Association as their union.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to. Disclosures shall be provided to the San Diego State University Center for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination for further adjudication. Please contact cphd@sdsu.edu .

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Advertised: Aug 18 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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