Ethnic Studies Librarian

Position

Ethnic Studies Librarian – Senior Assistant Librarian, Tenure‑Track (Summer 2026)

The Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‑track Ethnic Studies Librarian to join our dedicated community of librarians, staff, and student assistants. Preferred start date of July 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) 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.

CSUF 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.

The Ethnic Studies Librarian serves as the subject specialist and liaison to students and faculty in the African American Studies and Asian American Studies departments, providing library instruction, research support, collection development, and outreach. Strong disciplinary expertise in Ethnic Studies and/or related fields is expected. This position teaches specialized, course‑integrated instruction sessions in both in‑person and virtual formats and designs and delivers library‑sponsored workshops on disciplinary‑specific and general topics.

As a member of the Public Services Unit, the Ethnic Studies Librarian also participates in general reference and instruction services (reference desk hours, both in‑person and online, and general library instruction sessions). This librarian provides in‑depth research consultations in person and online and develops research guides, tutorials, and other asynchronous learning resources to support student learning and research in Ethnic Studies.

The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with faculty to develop library collections in Ethnic Studies and related areas. The Ethnic Studies librarian may also support additional departments and programs as needed. Librarians at CSUF have faculty status and are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements, including scholarly/professional and service activities as outlined in Library Department Personnel Standards.

• Participate in the Library’s extensive instruction program by planning, teaching, and assessing faculty‑requested library instruction sessions
• In collaboration with the reference team of librarians, provide research assistance to the campus community via in‑person and virtual research consultations and scheduled reference shifts
• Perform subject liaison roles for African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and other Ethnic Studies departments as needed, developing collaborative relationships with faculty
• Lead the library team supporting Diversity Initiatives & Resource Centers (DIRC), serving as liaison to the centers as needed
• Work with the Collection Development & Management Librarian to identify and select materials in subject areas, and consult on accreditation reports
• Create and maintain online instructional materials and subject‑specific content for the library website
• Take part in scholarly/creative activities and serve on department, library, professional, and university committees, as part of the required tenure and promotion process
• Contribute to library strategic initiatives, special projects, and other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA‑accredited institution or equivalent…