Temporary Research & Instruction Assistant Librarian 2026-27

Temporary Research & Instruction Assistant Librarian 2026-27

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  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 Lib Chat 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 Lib Chat 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 .

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…