African-American Studies Librarians Interest Group

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide liaison, outreach, and support to departments in the Fowler College of Business and the School of Communication and/or departments in other colleges;
• Initiate and conduct course-related and general information literacy instruction and develop content, including course guides, subject guides, and other instructional and outreach materials in the assigned areas;
• Provide in-person and online reference services including research consultations for assigned departments at the undergraduate and graduate level, and participate in the shared reference desk (may include evening hours);
• Build, assess, and promote collections that meet the research and curricular needs of undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty;
• Engage and participate in ongoing assessment of student learning, library collections, and services;
• Commit to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, and an ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population is essential;
• Participate in professional development activities to demonstrate a continuous and meritorious record of scholarly contributions and achievements in the profession;
• Participate in the shared governance of San Diego State University by serving on campus, library and California State University system-wide committees as needed.

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master's degree or equivalent international degree;
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant area, or equivalent experience,
• Knowledge of the current research, information sources, and scholarly communication trends in the specified areas;
• Commitment to excellent public services and improving the library user experience;
• The initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, particularly the ability to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of users in individual and group settings;
• Competence and sensitivity in working at a university in which students, faculty, and staff are broadly diverse with regard to many facets of identity, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion;
• Potential for meeting the requirements for tenure and promotion based on library service, professional growth, and service to the University and community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a liaison to an academic department, a program, or a community organization;
• Experience with information and data literacy instruction;
• Experience providing research assistance to a diverse population and users of all levels;
• Evidence of professional engagement at local, state, or national levels.

This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. Tenure is dependent upon continuing library service effectiveness, professional growth and development, and service to the library, University, and community. Anticipated salary range: $69,000 - $78,000. Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement package, and 24 vacation days per year.

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