John M. Pfau Senior Assistant Librarian 12 Month

San Bernardino, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 7127 - 15211

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains the university serves approximately 19000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups 80 percent are first-generation and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus please visit theCSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate 35 graduate and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB diversity equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences backgrounds and insights we inspire innovation challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSBs commitment to hire develop and retain a diverse faculty we offer a variety of networking mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Dean of the CSUSB Libraries the Senior Assistant Librarian will coordinate library outreach and instruction efforts for first- and second-year students and transfer students. Working closely with the Outreach Librarian and Instruction Librarian this person will promote library services programs and collections through external partnerships program development workshops and targeted support. The Senior Assistant Librarian will remain current with developments and trends in teaching research and learning that impact CSUSB studentssuch as AI tools and will be proactive in incorporating such developments in instructional and programmatic library offerings.

The successful candidate will be expected to meet retention promotion and tenure standards for tenure-track library faculty in three areas: (1) professional assignments; (2) research scholarly or creative contributions; and (3) university and/or community service. The library provides support for and fosters intellectual endeavors. Librarians are valued as faculty with their own varied research interests which may not be limited to library science.

Applicants selected for in-person interviews will be reimbursed for any travel expenses they incur. Should the successful candidate need to relocate moving expenses may be partially reimbursed.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Fosterlibrary partnerships with a variety of groups that support student retention and success such as the various Student Success centers identity focused groups and other student-centered organizations programs and centers oncampus

Work closely with the Outreach Librariantocoordinate library representation at various orientation events (freshmen transfer students graduate students and international students etc.)

Work closely with the Instruction Librariantohelp develop assess and promote peer-led engagement services such as the Library Ambassadors program as well as increase capacity to provide instruction to lower-division courses

Participate in library instruction program delivering sessions in-person on Zoom and through asynchronousLibGuidesand videos. This includes providing instruction on-site at our satellite campus in Palm Desert as needed

Design develop and deliver information literacy instruction sessions workshops and tutorials that prepare first-yearsecond-year and transferstudentsto think critically ethically engage with information evaluate credibility and responsibly use emerging technologies such as generative AI

Design develop and assessLibGuidesand other instructional resources related to student success

Provide reference and researchassistancein a variety of modalities such as in-person Zoom phone chat and email including rotations in weekend and evening shifts as assigned

Engage incollection developmentand liaison duties within assigned subject areasEngage in activities related to retention promotion and tenure
Make periodic visits to our satellite campus in Palm Desert to provide library instruction or other programming typically 1-2 times a month during Fall and Spring semesters
Someadditionalevening and weekend work may berequired as well aspossible attendanceat offsite events

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Library and Information Sciencefrom an American Library Association accredited program.

Applicants nearing completion of the MLS degree may be considered; howeverdegreemust be completed prior to theanticipatedstart date in Summer 2026.

Coursework robust knowledge of or experience in outreach and student success activities

Evidence of potential for a successful career in librarianship at an academic library that supports a diverse campus community

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS

Familiarity with the various modes of instruction and reference services in a diverse academic setting

Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

Demonstrated ability to teachinformation literacyconceptsincluding thoserelated to theappropriate useof AI in academic research

Familiarity with outcomes assessment in higher education

Evidence of scholarly activity publication and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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.

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children concerns for the safety and security of people animals or property or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The John M. Pfau Library is the main library for the San Bernardino campus. Becausewerea commuter campus the library is usually buzzing with activity in the daytime but quiet on evenings and weekends. The Helene A. Hixon Information Resource Center is a one-room library at the Palm Desert Campus about an hour and a half away from the San Bernardino campus. Currently we have12library faculty and16staff plus 1 staff member at of thebest thingsabout working here is the friendly and collegial group you would be joining.

CSU employees are unionized; separate unions advocate for the interests of faculty and staff.

For questions about the position or application process please contact:

Recrutiment Chair

Stacy Magedanz

To find out more about us please visit our website: TO APPLY

Please submit

Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter that includes:

a. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy

b. A statement of your research experience/plans

If available evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios reports on teaching observations and/or student evaluations of teaching.
Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
Reference List - names telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment -confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
Diversity Statement which may include your interpretation of diversity equity and inclusion and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University San Bernardino (maximum 1000 words).

Formal review of applications will beginMarch 02 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

If you are interested in this opportunity we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at:

Note: CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 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.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Anticiapted hiring annual salary range: $85525 - $90524

Senior Assistant Librarian - 12 Month (Range 3) - $7127 $15211

CSU Salary Schedule: 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.

California State University San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition disability marital status or protected veteran status. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence including Domestic Violence Dating Violence and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096)

This position may be Designated under California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
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